Silver
Silver continues to be a vital material in the jewellery trade, valued for its affordability, versatility, and enduring popularity with consumers. For UK jewellers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers, the silver market presents both opportunities and challenges, from price volatility to increasing demand for ethically sourced and recycled materials. Jewellery Focus offers comprehensive coverage on silver, including market trends, regulatory updates, design innovations, and sustainability initiatives. Our reporting helps jewellery professionals stay ahead in a competitive sector where silver plays a key role in both fine and fashion jewellery.
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Jan- 2026 -8 JanuaryRetailers
Pandora to launch Bridgerton-inspired jewellery collection
Pandora is set to launch a new jewellery collection inspired by Netflix and Shondaland series Bridgerton, marking the brand’s latest collaboration with the streaming platform. The 14-piece collection, titled Rules to Love By, draws on visual and symbolic elements associated with the Regency era, reinterpreted into contemporary designs. Pandora said…
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5 JanuaryEvents
Somerset metal polisher named Precious Metalworker of the Year
Somerset-based metal polisher Stephen M Goldsmith has been named Precious Metalworker of the Year at an awards presentation held at Wentworth Woodhouse. The award, supported by The Royal Mint, includes a £2,000 prize and a trophy. It recognises a heritage craftsperson who has made a significant contribution to precious metalworking…
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Dec- 2025 -31 DecemberRetailers
Hancocks London reveals first Jewel of the Month for 2026
Hancocks London has selected a pair of Georgian diamond earrings as its first Jewel of the Month for 2026. The pendeloque earrings date from around 1830 and were designed to be worn in different configurations. Each earring is centred on an old-cut pear-shaped diamond, suspended within an articulated frame of…
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30 DecemberRetailers
MadaLuxe acquires majority stake in jewellery brand Ippolita
Global luxury brand MadaLuxe Group has acquired a majority stake in Ippolita, the New York-based fine jewellery brand founded by designer Ippolita Rostagno. The acquisition adds Ippolita to its portfolio of fashion and lifestyle brands spanning ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, accessories, watches, home and spirits. Financial terms of the transaction…
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16 DecemberRetailers
Thomas Sabo to launch new SS26 jewellery collection
Thomas Sabo is set to launch its new Spring and Summer 2026 jewellery collection on 22 January 2026 in selected stores and online. The collection references 2026 as the Year of the Horse and spans three established lines: Sterling Silver, Rebel at Heart and Charm Club. The ranges are titled…
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8 DecemberDesigners
Curious Gem unveils Edinburgh uni jewellery and silversmithing bursary
Edinburgh supplier the Curious Gem has launched a new bursary for jewellery and silversmithing students in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art. The annual award will support a third-year student as they move into their final year of study on the BA (Hons) jewellery and silversmithing…
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2 DecemberRetailers
Lucy Quartermaine appoints Saunders and Pughe as official stockist
Independent jeweller Saunders and Pughe has been appointed an authorised stockist of Lucy Quartermaine. The new partnership will see Lucy Quartermaine’s collections added to Saunders and Pughe’s Corbridge store in Northumberland. Lucy Quartermaine is known for contemporary silver jewellery and has been expanding its retail network across the UK and…
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Nov- 2025 -26 NovemberRetailers
Weir and Sons acquires Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen
Dublin-based jeweller Weir and Sons has acquired Chichester jeweller R.L. Austen, bringing the two long-established businesses under common ownership. Weir and Sons was founded in 1869 by goldsmith Thomas Weir and remains owned by his descendants. The company operates stores in Dublin and sells jewellery, watches, silver and related goods.…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Lily Charmed to enter Middle East through Rivoli Group stores
British jewellery brand Lily Charmed will enter the Middle East market in December through a partnership with retailer Rivoli Group, with its collections to be sold in 25 Hour Choice stores across the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. The deal marks the next stage in the brand’s expansion following its…
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21 NovemberRetailers
The Betts Group invests in Fairever to boost responsibly sourced metals
The Betts Group has made a strategic investment in German precious metals supplier Fairever, strengthening a long-standing partnership focused on expanding responsibly sourced gold and silver across Europe. The Birmingham-based firm said the investment would broaden access to materials such as Single Mine Origin (SMO) Gold and AgAIN Silver, while…
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