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- 2012 -20 JulyTrade Organisations
Irish jewellers face penalties if they trade without a dealers’ notice
The Edinburgh Assay Office has seen an increase in demand from its UK customers to hallmark articles that normally fall below the UK exemption rates due to legislative changes in Ireland.
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12 JulyEvents
New capital venue for Desire 2013
The organisers of the Desire Jewellery and Silversmithing Fairs have announced a new venue for their London event.
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3 JulyDesigners
RJC certifies Christian Dior
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Christian Dior Couture has achieved jewellery certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards.
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2 JulyDesigners
Becky Dockree scoops ‘Emerge’ Award at Treasure
Jewellery designer Becky Dockree has won the Weston Beamor 'Emerge' Award at this year's Treasure show. The competition was open to all exhibitors from the Emerge Gallery – aimed at companies that have been in business for three years or less.
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2 JulyTrade Organisations
Responsible Jewellery Council to review its Code of Practices
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it will revise its Code of Practices (COP). RJC's COP is the standard against which all of its members must be able to prove independently verified conformance of responsible business practices to achieve certification.
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Jun- 2012 -14 JuneCurrent Affairs
Hallmarking figures show improvement on last year
May 2012's hallmarking statistics show that the total number of units hallmarked by the four UK assay offices is up 7.6 per cent when compared to May 2011.
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1 JuneEvents
BJA launches Diamond Jubilee brooch competition
In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the British Jewellers' Association (BJA) has launched a competition to create a commemorative diamond brooch for the Queen.
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May- 2012 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
Johnson Matthey report shows rise in platinum demand, but a fall for palladium
Gross platinum jewellery demand rose by two per cent in 2011 to 2.48 million ounces, according to Johnson Matthey's Platinum 2012 report, released today.
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Apr- 2012 -12 AprilProduct Launches
Domino enjoys successful launch event
Domino welcomed over 40 guests from 25 different retail outlets throughout the UK to the launch of its latest 32-piece platinum bridal collection, created in conjunction with Platinum Guild International (PGI), which took place in Birmingham on 27 March.
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3 AprilManufacturers
Domino wins third prize in bridal category at Platinum Design Awards
British fine jewellery manufacturer Domino has scooped third prize in the Bridal Jewellery category of the Platinum Design Awards competition.
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