Precious Metal
Precious metals are the foundation of the jewellery trade, driving design, manufacturing, and consumer value across the industry. For UK jewellers, suppliers, and manufacturers, staying informed on trends in gold, silver, platinum, and palladium is essential to navigating market fluctuations, ethical sourcing, and production challenges. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of precious metals, including market analysis, sustainability initiatives, innovations in alloying and finishing, and insights into supply chain developments shaping the sector.
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Nov- 2022 -15 NovemberRetailers
JK Findings acquires Intercept Silver and Jewellery Care
JK Findings, a manufacturer and wholesaler of precious metal products for the jewellery industry, has announced that it has acquired Intercept Silver and Jewelry Care. Intercept Technology is a product that provides superior protection against tarnish and corrosion. The product is clean and non abrasive, leaves no detectable deposit on…
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Aug- 2022 -23 AugustTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office joins Created in the UK
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office has joined the Created in the UK movement by supporting the striking of the new mark on jewellery, silverware and related products. Created in the UK is a scheme developed by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) to help designers, manufacturers and retailers promote the…
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Jun- 2022 -13 JuneProduct Launches
Brilliant Earth launches men’s fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brand’s signature men’s wedding bands, featuring 93% recycled gold and 99.8% recycled silver. The 22-piece collection features an assortment of cable chains, engravable pendant, engravable cufflinks, and ID bracelets. Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…
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Apr- 2022 -6 AprilRetailers
Royal Mint debuts into jewellery market with unisex collection
The Royal Mint’s newly launched lifestyle brand, 886, has unveiled its debut line of in-house fine jewellery with a unisex collection which uses gold recovered from electronic waste. Designed by creative director Dominic Jones, the debut collection features classic hoop earrings, T-bar chains, bands, studs, traditional signet rings and cuffs.…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchRetailers
Lily Arkwright sales surge amid ‘strong demand’ for lab diamonds
Lily Arkwright, the ethical and sustainable lab grown engagement ring retailer has reported it has experienced “strong” demand for ethical jewellery and its lab diamond engagement ring collections in the face of slowing UK online retail sales in February 2022. The company said it is mindful of supply chain issues…
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15 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds launches new Chapelle store in West Midlands Designer Outlet
F.Hinds has announced the opening of its new Chapelle store in the new West Midlands Designer Outlet in Cannock, bringing Chapelle’s portfolio up to 13 stores. The store is fitted with “modern” furnishings and reportedly offers savings of at least 30% off RRP. Chapelle stocks a range of diamonds, jewellery…
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Feb- 2022 -9 FebruaryRetailers
DMR presents new ‘Love Lines’ collection
DMR Jewellery has introduced the new addition to its Valentine’s collection with the launch of its diamond ‘Love Lines’ collection. The collection comprises seven individual pieces of jewellery, including earrings, neckwear and wristwear. Two new styles of earrings have been launched to represent Cupid’s arrow, and customers are able to…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberRetailers
Vashi unveils flagship store at Old Bond Street
Vashi has announced that its newest flagship store will open on the corner of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly in spring 2022. The store provides 4,500 square feet of space and it will offer customers fine jewellery as well as Vashi’s signature workshop, inviting customers to become part of the…
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3 NovemberTrade Organisations
Birmingham Assay Office strikes first mark for Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
The Birmingham Assay Office welcomed Dan Higgs from local manufacturer F G H Products Ltd to witness the first commemorative mark struck on the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Their silver ingots are the first items to be struck with the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Mark. Designed by Thomas Fattorini Ltd, the mark…
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Sep- 2021 -6 SeptemberProduct Launches
Fei Liu to launch customisable LGD collection
Fei Liu Fine Jewellery, a Jewellery Quarter-based brand, has announced the launch of a new customisable lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. The Links of Love collection represents Fei Liu’s inaugural LGD offering, and intends to celebrate “self-love and individuality”. Acting as a reinvention of the traditional chain necklace, the pieces are…
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