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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Sep- 2021 -16 SeptemberRetailers
Boodles launches ‘Trapeze’ collection
British fine jewellery brand, Boodles, has announced the launch of its newest collection, “Trapeze”. The collection features rings and necklaces comprising Ashoka cut diamond stones, set in platinum. The idea behind the collection is that each piece can be layered and caters for both a more formal or casual look.…
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15 SeptemberRetailers
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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15 SeptemberEconomy
Hallmarking climbs 84.5% in August
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 84.5% to 784,078 in August 2021, up from 424,994 in August 2020. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, silver saw the largest increase in hallmarket pieces, jumping 87% year-on-year. While the 380,797 hallmarked silver pieces in August 2021 represented the largest volume of…
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Aug- 2021 -12 AugustRetailers
Ernest Jones launches new engagement ring collection
Ernest Jones has announced that it has enhanced its diamond offering with the addition of the ‘Eternal Diamond: Cut From The Stars’ collection which features 11 engagement ring styles. The new collection, which is priced from £1,599 to £12,500, comprises a centre stone featuring 89 facets (versus the traditional 57…
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6 AugustProduct Launches
Lebrusan launches cluster engagement rings collection
Lebrusan, an ethical jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new Daisy collection of cluster engagement rings. Designed to be “lightweight and affordable”, the pieces have been inspired by the Edwardian daisy ring. Customers can choose between 100% recycled platinum or 18ct gold, with each ring encrusted with conflict-free…
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3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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Jul- 2021 -28 JulyEvents
NAJ names Continental UK as headline sponsor
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named fine jewellery supplier Continental UK as its NAJ Summit headline sponsor. Based in Hong Kong, Continental has operated within the UK market for over 45 years through a customer service team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The group is known for its 9k illustration…
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21 JulyEconomy
Hallmarking up 107.4% in June
The total number of pieces hallmarked in June 2021 soared 107.4% when compared with June 2020, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. Some 672,021 pieces were hallmarked in June 2021, compared with 323,967 pieces in June last year. Gold hallmarked pieces for June sat at 321,318…
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Jun- 2021 -15 JuneEconomy
Hallmarking up 212% in May
The total number of pieces hallmarked in May of 2021 soared by 212% when compared with May 2020 during the first lockdown, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. Some 496,964 pieces were hallmarked in May 2021, up from the 159,299 pieces hallmarked in May of last…
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3 JuneProduct Launches
Tiffany and Co debuts men’s engagement ring collection
Tiffany and Co has launched its first men’s engagement ring collection, as the group celebrates Pride Month 2021. The Charles Tiffany Setting, named after the group’s founder, contains a sleek, modern, and carefully crafted design to mirror its sister engagement ring, the Tiffany Setting. A titanium and platinum ring, all…
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