Investment
Investment is a crucial theme in the jewellery trade, influencing business growth, supply chain resilience, and consumer demand for high-value pieces. For UK jewellers, manufacturers, and distributors, understanding investment trendsโwhether in precious metals, gemstones, or brand developmentโis essential. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage of financial developments across the sector, including company funding, acquisitions, market analysis, and insights into consumer behaviour around jewellery as an investment asset. Our reporting supports professionals seeking to navigate the financial dynamics shaping the industry.
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May- 2020 -18 MayCoronavirus
Impact of Covid-19 on platinum market โless than expectedโย
The impact of the global pandemic on the platinum market has been โless than expectedโ, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC).ย ย In its Platinum Quarterly publication for the first quarter of 2020, the group claimed the net effect of the pandemic was โless than fearedโ, despite having a…
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1 MaySponsored
Social Media Marketing for Jewelry and how User Experience influences ROI
Social media marketing and user experience are strongly connected since user experience will always influence the performance and effectiveness of your marketing campaigns. Before starting any social media marketing campaigns for jewelry, I suggest investing in your user experience and also have a well-designed jewelry eCommerce website. Research done by…
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1 MayAdvice
Covid-19 โ Funding options and survival tips to keep the jewellery industry afloat
No business has been immune from the effects of the Covid-19, but the jewellery sector has in some ways been particularly vulnerable to the economic challenges posed by the virus. While firms in many sectors have been able to adapt to the circumstances by shifting to new and unfamiliar delivery…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilAuctions
Demand for mechanical and vintage timepieces on the rise
The Sale Room has reported a โsignificantโ increase in demand for mechanical watches and vintage timepieces in the month since the nationwide lockdown began.ย ย The marketplace for art, antiques and collectables auctions said that these items have seen a 13% increase in demand on thesaleroom.com since 23 March.ย It added…
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27 AprilDesigners
Olivia & Pearl partners with MediaVision
Olivia & Pearl announced it has appointed MediaVision to execute a new marketing plan with a โmission to bring pearl jewellery to a new generationโ. The appointment comes ahead of the contemporary brandโs focus on strengthening its ecommerce platform and online reach.ย Its brief is to establish the brand as…
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23 AprilBusiness Bites
Scarves for face-masks will be part of the governmentโs post-pandemic advice
The government will advise the use of homemade facemasks once the pandemic measures are sufficiently relaxed for people to go back to work. As it tries to make sure that surgical-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) does not face supply issues for NHS workers, the government said scarves or โhomemade cloth…
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Mar- 2020 -9 MarchNews
Laings appoints new retail consultant
Luxury jewellers Laings has announced it has appointed retail consultant Stephen Paterson to its team. Paterson will now offer advice to Laings customers to ensure they have the โvery best experienceโ when they visit a Laings store.ย He will work alongside the jewellerโs teams across its showrooms in Glasgow,ย Edinburgh,…
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Feb- 2020 -25 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Chlorinated chicken ainโt the way
The European Union will insist that the UK retains the current ban on chlorinated chicken as part of any free trade agreement that might be struck by the end of this year. It taps into one of the most symbolic arguments made during the last three years by those who…
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19 FebruaryTips
3 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Diamond Jewellery
Thereโs nothing more precious than investing in a piece of diamond jewellery. Wearing one during a special occasion gives you utter class, elegance, and sophistication. You can also add it up to your precious metal collection as a good investment.ย Most diamonds come with a certificate or appraisal of authenticity.…
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18 FebruaryBusiness Bites
HSBC to cut 35,000 jobs, new chancellor sticks to schedule, Bezos creates $10bn โEarth fundโ
HSBC has announced plans to cut 35,000 jobs over the next three years after a dire set of financial results. Profits have fallen by 33% year on year and that is before the impact of the coronavirus can even be fully measured in Q1 and the months to come. The…
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