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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Feb- 2025 -18 FebruaryDesigners
Atelier VM confirms Tota Pulchra relaunch
Atelier VM has announced the relaunch of its latest customisable jewellery piece, Tota Pulchra. First unveiled in 2019, the 9kt gold Tota Pulchra bracelet is returning with Atelier VM’s new customisable approach. The piece is customised using lamination and laser engraving and includes a Grumetta chain as a brace. Atelier…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Atelier VM unveils the Virtuosa ring
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest creation, the Virtuosa ring, in time for Valentine’s Day. Atelier VM stated that the new ring is inspired by “unique bonds and new unions”. The ring symbolises the union of platinum’s hardness and lustre with the radiant beauty of lab-grown diamonds.…
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Jan- 2025 -23 JanuaryRetailers
Zedd unveils new brand website
British fine jewellery brand Zedd has announced the launch of its new website, with a consumer-facing stockist search and trade ordering platform for retail jewellers. The new digital home of Zedd has been developed with its UK and Irish stockists in mind. Visitors interested in the brand’s British-made and UK-hallmarked…
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20 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…
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15 JanuaryNews
UK hallmarking falls 3.3% in 2024
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 3.3% in 2024. In total 7,763,014 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2024 compared with 8,031,340 in 2023, a decline of 268,326. Gold hallmarking dropped 1.8% from 3,521,940 pieces hallmarked down to 3,457,909. However, gold 999 saw…
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9 JanuaryRetailers
Mikimoto launches new Snake brooch to celebrate Lunar New Year
Mikimoto has launched a new Snake brooch in celebration of the forthcoming Lunar New Year. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese beliefs, the brooch blends cultural symbolising with contemporary designs. Set in 18K yellow gold, the snake, which features a little spinel eye, slithers along the platinum branch decorated with an…
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Dec- 2024 -6 DecemberRetailers
Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings
Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberNews
Colpo & Zilio announces high demand for platinum jewellery
Colpo & Zilio Spa (www.colpoezilio.com) announces a significant increase in demand for its platinum jewelry collection. Platinum, known for its exclusivity and the complexity of its craftsmanship, ensures unparalleled durability and aesthetic appeal. This precious metal, with a naturally white luster that doesn’t tarnish or fade, offers an excellent setting…
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Aug- 2024 -22 AugustRetailers
Cooksongold launches new Laser Cutting Service
Cooksongold, the UK jewellery making supplier, has announced the launch of its new Laser Cutting service on 27 August 2024. With its laser cutting technology, Cooksongold now offers accuracy, allowing for “high levels” of detail and customisation in designs that would be difficult to achieve with traditional methods. The new…
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15 AugustRetailers
Ernst Jones launches new Leonardo Da Vinci Cut collection
Ernst Jones has announced the launch of its exclusive collection of traceable diamonds – the Leonardo Da Vinci Cut. The new collection is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s work on the ‘Golden Ratio’, also known as the divine proportion. It is a mathematical equation (a/b=1.618), commonly found in nature and…
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