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- 2017 -28 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC expands into the silver supply chain
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced its expansion of its material scope to include silver. This expansion adds another key sector to the RJC’s remit, helping the council to widen its authority and reputation across the industry. The expansion of the RJC into the silver supply chain comes after…
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Oct- 2017 -11 OctoberDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Fair ends after a ‘successful’ 35th edition
The 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon. More than 8,000 individuals, including gallerists, international collectors, and jewellery enthusiasts of all stripes, visited the event and sales were reportedly strong. The event was held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall and unveiled the latest collections from 126 leading…
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Sep- 2017 -21 SeptemberEvents
Fairtrade to make history with first African gold shipment to UK
Fairtrade will make history today (21 September) when it announces the first ever shipment of African Fairtrade gold from Uganda, with a select number of pieces made from the precious metal expected to go on sale in stores in time for Christmas. The gold will be revealed to attendees of…
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15 SeptemberDesigners
‘Top prizes’ secured for this year’s Make Your Mark Awards
This year’s winners of this year’s Make Your Mark Awards are set to receive ‘top prizes’ donated from different companies in the jewellery and silversmithing industry. Prizes secured to date include a coaching session with jewellery house Garrard, which will include a tour of its historic London workshop. Also, jewellery…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustEconomy
Gold hallmarking continues to drop, latest figures show
The number of gold articles hallmarked in the month of July showed that there was a 10.2% drop when compared to the same period last year. There were 33,660 less gold items hallmarked bringing the total figure to 295,253 this year. Silver was the only precious metal to show an…
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16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Birmingham jewellery professor made a Freeman of London
The head of Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery has been recognised for his services to education and made a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Professor Stephen Bottomley will officially be honoured at an event at the London Guildhall later this year, after a selection committee at the Goldsmiths’ Company…
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Jun- 2017 -27 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cheap necklaces found to contain toxic metals
Some low cost necklace jewellery was found to have excessive levels of lead, cadmium or nickel release, according to a new survey. The study, carried out by London Trading Standards on low cost necklace jewellery found that in the worst cases parts containing 82% lead and 56% cadmium were found.…
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May- 2017 -22 MayCurrent Affairs
Jeweller makes bridal collection with ‘most ethical gold’
Jewellery designer Arabel Lebrusan has released a bridal collection with what it describes as the “most ethical gold”. The exclusive range features earrings, engagement rings and wedding rings made with Fairmined Ecological Gold and the brand claims it is the “first of its kind” in the UK market. The brand…
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17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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Apr- 2017 -24 AprilEconomy
Price of gold drops after French election
The price of gold has dropped following the first round of the French election. Since Emmanuel Macron won the first round of the presidential election with 24%, the price of gold has fallen to a seven week low. The precious metal, which is considered a safe haven investment, saw a…
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