Gold
Gold has long been a pillar of the jewellery industry, prized for its enduring value and versatility across design and manufacturing. For UK jewellers, designers, wholesalers, and suppliers, understanding the gold market is vital amid fluctuating prices, evolving consumer tastes, and growing demand for ethical and recycled materials. Jewellery Focus delivers authoritative coverage on gold, spanning market movements, sustainability initiatives, regulatory developments, and innovations in design and production. From bullion trends to insights into supply chain challenges and opportunities, our reporting supports jewellery trade professionals in making informed business decisions.
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Jun- 2019 -17 JuneManufacturer Files
Manufacturer Files – DBC London
“DBC was formed in 2012 specifically to provide a one stop place for castings for the fine jewellery market”, says Andrew Marshall, production manager at jewellery manufacturer DBC London, “Our identity is to be the future of precious metal casting with the ability to provide a complete service from design…
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17 JuneProduct Launches
Stokes England launches debut collection
Stokes England will launch its first jewellery collection ‘Interstellar’, a range inspired by the “geometry and beauty” of space at New Designers, One Year In between 26 – 29 June. Designer Chris Stokes will launch his brand, Stokes England through his new collection of silver jewellery in a showcase of…
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13 JuneEconomy
Gold and platinum up in May hallmarking
Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in May 2019 increased by 1.4% and 12.4% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces increased from 294,530 to 298,654 and platinum items increased from 24,768 to 27,847 during the month. However, this was offset…
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12 JuneEvents
North East gallery launches jewellery showcase
The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley – has presented a new jewellery collection inspired by the theme of ‘play’. The collection features makers whose work has a “playful quality”, with highlights including include statement jewellery by Norfolk-based Jane Sedgwick…
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7 JuneAnalysis
The changing face of jewellery retail
The world as we know it for jewellery is one of luxury, enticement and wonder – but the UK customer tends to prefer a very middle ground. With diamonds it’s nice and white, clean to the eye – G/H VS/SI – and for coloured gemstones it’s traditional, not too garish…
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4 JuneProduct Launches
Raymond Weil releases new Freelancer collection
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil has launched its new Freelancer collection. Handmade in Geneva with care, the two new 42mm models feature a half-moon opening date window – a centerpiece of the new design. First launched in 2007, the freelancer collection two latest models have been reinvented to highlight this…
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May- 2019 -23 MayDesigners
Nadine Aysoy updates ‘ancient Chinese-inspired’ Celeste collection
Fine jewellery brand, Nadine Aysoy, has unveiled six new additions to its ‘Celeste’ collection. The collection is inspired by art, sculptures and ancient Chinese tradition, using smooth disks of White Jade, which signifies harmony, courage and unconditional love. The collection features new ring and earring styles, petite designs with smaller,…
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21 MayAdvice
The repair department is in the back
How many times have I heard that in jewellery stores? Too many times. Do jewellers really know how much in lost sales this costs them? Of course not, otherwise they would stop saying that. Some jewellers pass this off by saying: “Oh Betty knows when there is a potential for…
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20 MayProduct Launches
Arabel Lebrusan unveils new Crown Collection
Award-winning designer Arabel Lebrusan has unveiled her latest ethical jewellery collection – the Crown Collection. The new collection is a “showcase of elegantly crafted” women’s rings in beautiful diadem, coronet, tiara and wishbone shapes, all set with ethically sourced diamonds. The Crown Collection allows each individual piece to either stand…
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17 MayDesigners
Timex launches re-envisaged Q Timex watch
Global watchmaker Tiex has launched Q Timex, a diver-inspired reissue of the 1970s original. The brand said that to modernise the watch for present day wear, Q Timex features a stainless-steel case and bracelet with a domed acrylic crystal and a modern quartz movement. It also features a “diver-inspired” look…
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