Platinum
Platinum holds a prestigious place in the jewellery trade, prized for its strength, rarity, and enduring appeal in high-end design. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, staying informed on platinum market trends, pricing dynamics, and sourcing challenges is critical. Jewellery Focus delivers specialist coverage on platinum, including market analysis, updates on ethical and recycled sourcing, innovations in design and manufacturing, and insights into consumer demand. Our reporting supports trade professionals navigating this valuable segment of the industry.
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyRetailers
PureJewels curates jewellery collection in celebration of UK–India trade deal
British Asian jeweller PureJewels has presented a curated selection of handcrafted pieces at Chequers, the country residence of the UK Prime Minister, as part of the official celebration of the signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The East London-based brand was invited by India’s Gem and Jewellery Export…
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29 JulyDesigners
Goldsmiths launches traceable diamond collection
Goldsmiths has launched its first traceable diamond collection, marking a shift towards transparency and sustainability in the luxury jewellery sector. The Goldsmiths Signature Diamond, developed in partnership with traceability platform Tracr, features a unique 77-facet cut and is set across a range of jewellery in 18ct gold and platinum. All…
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Jun- 2025 -10 JuneDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers unveils new additions to York Rose collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York has unveiled new additions to its in-house designed and British-made York Rose collection. Highlights include the York Rose Brontë ring, featuring a diamond-set Yorkshire Rose in full bloom in 18ct rose gold, 18ct yellow gold or platinum. The name was purposefully chosen by Bradley’s Jewellers York owner,…
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May- 2025 -12 MayNews
Hallmarking falls 13% in April
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 13% in April. In total 4,96,962 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in April 2025 compared with 5,71,291 in 2024, a decline of 74,392. Gold hallmarking fell by 8.3% from 2,57,391 pieces hallmarked down to 2,36,066. Gold 999…
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9 MayRetailers
Tiffany unveils new Jean Schlumberger’s Apollo collection pieces
Tiffany and Co has announced the debut of new creations from one of Jean Schlumberger’s most celebrated collections for the House: Apollo by Tiffany. The collection reimagines Schlumberger’s iconic 1957 Apollo clip, presenting an array of contemporary jewellery designs that “honour the timeless spirit” of the original. The Apollo by…
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7 MayNews
Hallmarking slump narrows to 1.8% in March
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices saw a modest decline of 1.8% in March compared with 16.8% in February. In total 5,36,442 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in March 2025 compared with 5,46,530 in 2024, a decline of 10,088. Gold hallmarking was up 5.2%…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilManufacturers
Jewelex and Ultrahuman unveils world’s first luxury smart ring
Diamond and jewellery manufacturer Jewelex has partnered with Ultrahuman, a wearable technology health tracking platform, to launch the Ultrahuman Rare ring, the world’s first luxury smart ring. Rare launched with the Desert Collection, which includes three designs: Desert Rose, Dune, and Desert Snow. Dune and Desert Rose are made from…
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17 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York returns to wedding fairs
Bradley’s Jewellers York has made a return to wedding fairs in 2025, participating in two events throughout the month of March. Alongside this, the company has been hosting a consumer-facing competition to win a laboratory-grown diamond engagement ring. The Bradley’s Jewellers York team first appeared at The UK Wedding Event…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchDesigners
Atelier VM unveils Carezza charm
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest piece Carezza, “a delicate touch of jewellery against your skin”. Carezza is available in three colour variants: yellow gold and white diamond, yellow gold and ruby, and platinum and white diamond. The diamonds are laboratory-grown, identical in appearance and physical composition…
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20 MarchManufacturers
Government to review British Hallmarking Council
The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look at the role, remit and governance of the BHC, including options to merge, abolish or reform it. The BHC is an executive, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for…
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