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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May- 2019 -3 MayAuctions
Curated Cartier collection set to make over ยฃ100,000 at auction
Fellowsโ Fine Jewellery sale on 16 May is set to feature 13 items from Cartier, with a total high estimate of nearly ยฃ150,000 (ยฃ141,400). The French jewellery and watch company was founded in 1847 by Louis-Franรงois Cartier, who operated in a Parisian jewellery workshop until it expanded to include watches…
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Apr- 2019 -16 AprilEconomy
Gold and platinum up in March hallmarking
Both the number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in March 2019 increased significantly by 4.5% and 19.1% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of silver also grew by 1% from 321,910 to 325,093 however palladium decreased by 36.8%% to 3,458 hallmarked items.…
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Mar- 2019 -15 MarchProduct Launches
Arabel Lebrusan launches Hera Goddess Collection in Brighton
UK-based boutique jeweller Arabel Lebrusan has launched her Hera Collection of womenโs engagement rings in her new showroom in Brighton. The Hera Collection is a selection of ethical engagement rings in designs including bezel-set solitaire and trilogy arrangements of traceable Canadian diamonds, lab grown yellow diamonds and Malawi sapphires and…
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14 MarchMetal Prices
Gold hallmarking drops 10.1% in February
Gold hallmarking fell by 10.1% in February 2019 compared with the same period the previous year, with overall volumes decreasing by 5.4% according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The number of gold pieces hallmarked decreased from 313,532 in February 2018 to 281,938 in 2019. Additionally, silver and…
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Feb- 2019 -13 FebruaryEconomy
Gold and platinum up double-digits in January hallmarking
The number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in January 2019 increased significantly by 17.9% and 19.1% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of silver also grew by 2.1% from 425,631 to 437,344, however ย palladium decreased by 31.4% to 4,481 hallmarked items. Overall…
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Jan- 2019 -30 JanuaryProduct Launches
Fabergรฉ releases limited edition pieces for Chinese New Year
Fabergรฉ has launched two limited edition pieces in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig. The two new designs are the the โFabergรฉ Lady Levity with Pigโ watch and the โPalais Tsarskoye Selo Red Locket with Pig Surpriseโ. Fabergรฉโs Lady Levity with Pig surprise is…
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28 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Ingle & Rhode
Tell me a bit about the history of Ingle & Rhode? Ingle & Rhode began with my own hunt for an ethically sourced engagement ring back in 2006. I was unable to find a jeweller who could tell me where their diamonds had come from or the conditions under which…
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22 JanuaryAuctions
Watch resembling Aston Martin could fetch ยฃ10,000 at auction
A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece created through a collaboration with Aston Martin could fetch between ยฃ7,000 – ยฃ10,000 at a Fellows auction on Tuesday 29 January. The limited edition gentleman’s platinum AMVOX 1 R-Alarm wrist watch is number 67 of 150 ever created, featuring the Aston Martin brand logo engraved on the…
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14 JanuaryMetal Prices
Platinum up 9.4% in December; Overall 2018 results revealed
Platinum hallmarking increased by 9.4% in December 2018, compared with the same period the previous year, despite overall volumes decreasing by 2.1% according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The number of gold pieces hallmarked decreased from 322,033 in December 2017 to 312,281 in 2018. Silver and palladium…
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Dec- 2018 -18 DecemberManufacturers
Gold drops 2.8% in November hallmarking
Gold hallmarking fell by 2.8% in November 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, this is despite overall volumes increasing by 1.8% according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The number of gold pieces hallmarked decreased from 492,537 in November 2017 to 478, 589 in 2018.…
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