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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May- 2022 -24 MayRetailers
Deakin & Francis launches silver cufflink for Queen’s anniversary
Deakin and Francis has launched a new regal sterling silver cufflink to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service. The new exclusive piece will feature a limited-edition hallmark designed by Thomas Fattorini and will also be available for all existing Deakin and Francis’ pieces on request. The new pieces will…
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13 MayNews
Hallmarking surges 26% in April
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 26.3% to 660,006 in April 2022, up from 522,390 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 18.6% to 280,067, against last year’s 236,089. Silver saw an increase of 30% year-on-year, from 268,993 to 349,654.…
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11 MayDesigners
Lark and Berry unveils Nomad collection
Lark and Berry has announced its new Nomad collection of 18k gold vermeil and silver pieces with coloured stones, designed in collaboration with Spanish model Cristina Tosio. The collection features cultured orange and white sapphires, cultured spinel, and cultured diamonds, keeping with the brand’s “commitment to using only sustainable gemstones”.…
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11 MayRetailers
CME launches Mandala-inspired pendants
CME has announced the launch of its new bee and butterfly pendants which are inspired by Mandala art. The company said it made the decision to expand its collection of bee and butterfly pendants with these new pieces as nature reportedly continues to trend in jewellery sales in 2022. Reportedly,…
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5 MayRetailers
CME unveils new daisy earring collection
CME has launched its new daisy-inspired earring collection comprising sterling silver pieces featuring a classic two tone daisy. The collection consists of three designs available as “huggie hoops”. The first design features a classic single daisy design adoring the huggie hoop or ring, and the second design presents a single…
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4 MayRetailers
Dollie Jewellery welcomes business partner amid global revamp
Dollie Jewellery has appointed Melanie Tillett as its new business partner in a bid to revamp the silver jewellery brand. Dollie Jewellery is now expanding its presence nationally and internationally, and Tillett will be responsible for pushing the company as it prepares to enter the global marketplace. Tillett is the…
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Apr- 2022 -29 AprilRetailers
Loveness Lee launches aftercare programme
Independent jewellery brand Loveness Lee has launched its new AfterCare Program, a complimentary service which repairs customers’ Loveness Lee jewellery to keep materials out of landfill. As the next step in the jewellers’ sustainability journey, the AfterCare Program will see Loveness Lee’s jewellers bring the brand’s pieces “back to life…
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22 AprilDesigners
BAJ and Lewis Malka collaborate for engagement ring scheme
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the culmination of its collaboration with Lewis Malka and the London Diamond Bourse. BAJ design and manufacturing diploma students were challenged to design and make a ring inspired by the concept of cultural identity. The pieces were wax carved and cast in silver,…
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22 AprilProduct Launches
Lily Blanche launches new gemstone collection
Luxury British Jewellery company, Lily Blanche, has announced that it is launching its new jewellery collection today, featuring genuine carnelian earrings and rings. The collection comprises carnelian gemstones crafted in sterling silver, 18 carat gold, rose gold and white gold vermeil. The jewellers said each stone has been carefully selected”…
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21 AprilDesigners
Renné Jewellery debuts two new ring collections
Sustainable jewellery brand, Renné Jewellery, has unveiled two new ring collections: Iota and Zeta. The first of the two new rings, Iota, was designed to be “small but mighty” with bright colours designed to be stacked alongside each other. The second ring style, Zeta, refers to the sixth letter of…
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