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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Jun- 2020 -12 JuneFeatures
Tectonic shifts: Covid-19 will accelerate changes in the jewellery industry
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the world and businesses are searching for future trends and strategies in a post-COVID-19 world. For platinum jewellery, the drivers of business growth in 2019 have been thrown into even bolder relief by the pandemic, and point the way to a post-Covid 19 recovery. Digital…
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2 JuneDesigners
Lark & Berry launches bespoke engagement ring service
Lark & Berry has announced the launch of a new bespoke design guide offering customers the chance to design their own ring. The move follows on from the sustainable brand’s recent launch of direct-to-consumer engagement ring options in order to meet increasing demand. The brand’s website has seen a 900%…
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May- 2020 -18 MayCoronavirus
Impact of Covid-19 on platinum market ‘less than expected’
The impact of the global pandemic on the platinum market has been “less than expected”, according to the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). In its Platinum Quarterly publication for the first quarter of 2020, the group claimed the net effect of the pandemic was “less than feared”, despite having a…
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14 MayManufacturers
Hean Studio resumes operations
Hean Studio has revealed it is now reopen for business. The precious metal castings specialist had initially stopped operations in light of the ongoing pandemic. However, it has now reopened with a team of skeleton staff in order to keep employees safe and enable social distancing in line with government…
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5 MayCrime
£100,000 of rings stolen from Beaverbrooks store
Police in Midlothian, Scotland are appealing for information following the theft of over 100 wedding rings worth over £100,000 from a Beaverbrooks store in Loanhead. The incident happened around 11.10pm on Friday, 1 May, 2020, at the jewellery store located within Straiton retail park. The suspect allegedly forced the metal…
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Apr- 2020 -17 AprilCoronavirus
Hallmarking falls by 35% as coronavirus impact hits
The extent to which the coronavirus outbreak has impacted UK hallmarking has been revealed as the latest figures show both the number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked during March fell by over 30% each. The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in March 2020 decreased by 32.3% and…
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Mar- 2020 -19 MarchEconomy
Gold and silver down double digits in February hallmarking
The number of gold and silver pieces hallmarked in February 2020 decreased by 13.3% and 25.3% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased from 281,938 to 244,558 and silver items decreased from 344,104 to 257,212 during the month. Additionally, palladium decreased by 70.3%…
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4 MarchTips
Your Guide to Jewellery Hallmarks – What to Know
A piece of jewellery is one of the most priced possessions a person can have—they are precious and can be pretty expensive, with some even costing as much as a brand new car. It is only ideal that when you choose jewellery, whether for yourself or as a gift, you…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryEvents
Tom Rucker claims Cartier Award at GC&DA 2020
Jewellery designer Tom Rucker has been awarded the Jacques Cartier Memorial award at the 2020 Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards ceremony held on Monday (24 February). The award was presented to Rucker for his suite of coloured platinum jewellery, and is given at the discretion of the Goldsmiths’ Craft and…
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19 FebruaryTips
3 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Diamond Jewellery
There’s 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. Most diamonds come with a certificate or appraisal of authenticity.…
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