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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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustAuctions
Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction
Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. The larger stone is…
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13 AugustDesigners
Zedd to launch new additions to Zedd Diamond collection
Zedd has announced the launch of new pieces to its Zedd Diamond collection. The new additions combine textured black zirconium with 18ct rose gold, platinum and both black and colourless diamonds in a range of stylish geometric finishes. At The Jewellery Show from September 1-2, the company will offer a…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyTrade Organisations
Q2 gold jewellery consumption negatively impacted by record price
Record gold price took its toll on Q2 jewellery consumption as volumes fell 19% to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, according to the latest World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. In value, Q2 jewellery demand measured US$29bn (£22.5bn). That was 4% lower y/y as the sharp rise in…
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9 JulyFeatures
All you need is Colpo & Zilio – the 100% handmade in Italy
Colpo & Zilio (www.colpoezilio.com), based in Vicenza for 50 years, is an Italian goldsmith company that produces bespoke jewels for the major jewelry brands worldwide. All the jewels are 100% Made in Italy, manufactured in the Italian laboratory where decades of experience are at the service of the most modern…
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May- 2024 -14 MayManufacturers
Anglo American to offload De Beers
Mining company Anglo American has set out plans to sell De Beers its diamond business, as part of its wider turnaround plan. The group stated that the plan would “unlock significant value from its portfolio and accelerate the delivery of consistently stronger shareholder returns”. As part of this plan the…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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12 AprilTrade Organisations
UK hallmarking falls 7.7% in March
The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 7.7% in March compared with the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 546,530, down from 591,874 last year and comes after hallmarking fell 4.1% in February. The total…
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3 AprilManufacturers
UK hallmarking falls 4.1% in February
The number of pieces hallmarked in the UK fell 4.1% in February compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Birmingham Assay Office. The total number of pieces hallmarked was 549,539, down from 572,890 last year and comes after hallmarking was flat in January. The total…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchDesigners
Louis Vuitton unveils LV Diamonds collection
Louis Vuitton has launched its new LV Diamonds collection, featuring the LV Monogram Star cut diamond, which recreates Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram flower. The group said the new diamonds draw on “unique” mastery of traditional techniques to give them their “distinctive and perfectly symmetrical shape and unparalleled multifaceted radiance”. With…
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13 MarchDesigners
Boodles extends Cheltenham Gold Cup sponsorship
Boodles has announced an extension of its sponsorship of the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a further three years, as well as becoming an official partner of the Jockey Club. Having been a committed supporter of the Cheltenham Festival for the last decade, Boodles became the official sponsor of the Cheltenham…
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