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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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyRetailers
Monica Vinader receives Sustainability Award from HM The Queen
Jeweller Monica Vinader has received the 2022 Queenโs Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development from Her Majesty The Queen at the jewellerโs Holkham headquarters. Her Majesty then presented a commemorative crystal trophy, as well as The Queenโs Awards flag that the business can fly for the next five years. Founded…
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17 JulyDesigners
Arvino launches new Molten collection
Arvino has launched its new Molten collection curated by Arvino designer, Arvind Agarwal. The new collection includes uneven textures and curves, which according to Agarwal โcelebrates the beauty of embracing hardshipโ. For the Molten collection, Baroque pearls are combined with 18K gold vermeil or sterling silver, using recycled metals. The…
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17 JulyDesigners
Deakin and Francis launches the Marine Collection
Deakin and Francis has announced the launch of the Marine Collection, inspired by the โbeauty of the oceanโ. The line includes 18ct gold cufflinks, 925 sterling silver ladiesโ bracelets, keyrings, and crystal decanters. At the centre of this collection is the 18ct white gold shark head cufflinks with moving jaw…
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14 JulyTrade Organisations
Hallmarking falls 13.5% in June
The number of pieces hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices was down 13.5% with 666,658 pieces hallmarked in June 2023 compared with 770,358 pieces in June 2022. This is yet another month of decline after hallmarking in May dropped 30% year-on-year. Gold hallmarking was down 7.6% with 277,008 pieces…
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7 JulyDesigners
Jane Hebden launches new jewellery brand Amelia Scott
Designer Jane Hebden has officially launched her new accessories brand Amelia Scott. Hebden was previously head of creative at jewellers Olivia Burton. Hebden started at her previous company at the age of 19 as an apprentice in digital marketing, before moving into the design team and becoming one of the…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneRetailers
Flinn and Steel launches new ring collection
Sheffield jewellery brand Flinn and Steel has expanded its offering with a new ring collection combining Damascus steel and sterling silver. Flinn and Steel have previously crafted rings utilising the โvery bestโ pattern welded damascus steel supplied by the worldโs leading supplier, Damasteel from Sweden. For the latest collection, three…
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27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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26 JuneRetailers
Gecko launches new collection for Beginnings range
Jewellery retailer Gecko has launched its new Bohemian Sunset collection within its Beginnings range. The new collection is inspired by the bohemian sunsets and festival vibes. It features a mixture of chunky and skinny hoops which can be stacked, pendants and anklet charms. The anklet charms are available in both…
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22 JuneRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches Eras Tour inspired ring collection
Jessica Flinn has launched its new Eras Tour inspired ring collection after Taylor Swift announced the European leg of her international tour. According to Jessica Flinn, the new ring line is also curated with consideration for the recent trend of proposing at one of her shows. The rings are designed…
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16 JuneManufacturers
Hallmarking down 30% in May
The number of hallmarked pieces from the four UK Assay offices dropped 30% year on year in May from 842,236 down to 586,468. The figures mark another month of decline after April saw a decline of 24% and March saw a decline of 36%. Gold hallmarking dropped 18.5% from 336,108…
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