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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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilDesigners
Andrew Geoghegan launches new Emergence collection
Andrew Geoghegan has launched a new collection of engagement rings, titled ‘Emergence’, inspired by a hag stone worn by Geoghegan’s wife. According to Geoghegan, the collection’s figure-of-eight shape symbolises “strength and transformation”. The Emergence engagement rings will be available in platinum, 14ct and 18ct golds using white double sided rose…
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14 AprilRetailers
Tiffany boosts manufacturing capacity with Platinum Invest Group deal
LVMH has entered into an agreement with Andera Partners, Bpifrance and other shareholders, acquiring a majority stake in Platinum Invest Group. The acquisition gives LVMH control of France-based jewellery companies Orest and Abysse, enabling Tiffany and Co. to strengthen its production capacities and support its “strong growth” in fine and…
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13 AprilRetailers
Freya Rose launches new coronation earring collection
Freya Rose has launched a new range of earrings in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The new collection accompanies the jewellery pieces released last year to commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. The design of the earrings are inspired by the sovereign’s chronicled heritage, the English…
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Mar- 2023 -3 MarchDesigners
British jewellery brand 7879 posts first year revenues of £1.5m
British jewellery brand 7879 has announced revenues of £1.5m for its first year of trading, with revenues set to hit £3m in year two. The company’s quarterly revenues jumped 977% from Q1 to Q4 in the first year’s trading and average order values increased linearly to £500. Repeat customers have…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryDesigners
Lia Lam debuts fine jewellery brand
Jewellery designer Lia Lam has debuted her eponymous brand with four new collections. She is said to bring a “modern sensibility” to her designs, and each collection celebrates her signature style – a blend of “bold forms, artful shapes with effortless clean lines”. The collections also use 20th Century modernist…
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13 FebruaryDesigners
Fiorelli launches recycled silver collection
Fiorelli Jewellery has launched a new collection titled “Express Yourself” made from recycled sterling silver. The collection includes a mixture of interlinking styles and geometric shapes inspired by “current and upcoming trends”. There are a number of earrings and necklaces in the collection featuring either hexagons or medallions. Some of…
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1 FebruaryNews
Assay Offices approve new King Charles III coronation hallmark
The Assay Offices of the UK has announced the approval of a new hallmark for the coronation of King Charles III. Based on a medal by Ian Rank-Broadley FRBS and using artwork supplied by Thomas Fattorini, the mark depicts the King’s head against an oval background. The mark can be…
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Jan- 2023 -12 JanuaryRetailers
VRAI unveils 2023 engagement rings
Vrai has revealed its 2023 selection of engagement rings, made from platinum or 18k solid gold. Among the featured rings include a Graduated Band Round Brilliant 1ct ring, Five Stone Heirloom Emerald Ring (1.5ct), and a Duet Pear Half Pavé Ring (1.5ct). Vrai also allows customers to design their own…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
IEG: top jewellery brands set trends at Vicenzaoro January
High and contemporary jewellery with all the very latest ideas from Made in Italy and the best in international design will preview at Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) – The Jewellery Boutique Show, amidst new arrivals and expected confirmations. With over 1,300 exhibiting brands from 36 different countries, from Europe to Asia,…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRetailers
Boodles launches new ‘Beach’ collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its new ‘Beach’ collection which features an array of necklaces and bracelets and anklets. The bracelet, set with brilliant cut diamonds in 18 carats, comes in rose gold, platinum diamond and yellow gold with the total weight of the five main diamonds, or 2.51…
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