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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Jun- 2022 -24 JuneEconomy
Jewellers voice concern over rate of inflation
Jewellery retailers have expressed concern over the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures which show headline inflation at 9.1%. Jewellers have cited reasons such as the increased prices of gold and silver, a lack of support and understanding from the government, and dwindling sales as cause for their concern. Seena…
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21 JuneRetailers
CME launches new anklet collection
CME has added a new range of sterling silver anklets to its collection, which is now available to retailers. The new collection consists of a beaded chain anklet, a double-layered sliding heart anklet, a twisted chain with spaced beading anklet, and a โtrendingโ paperclip chain anklet. CME said: โNow that…
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15 JuneNews
Hallmarking surges 69.5% in May
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 69.5% to 842,236 in May 2022, up from 496,964 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 31.8% to 336,108, against last yearโs 254,995. Silver saw an increase of 118.5% year-on-year, from 212,299 to 463,849.…
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13 JuneProduct Launches
Brilliant Earth launches menโs fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brandโs signature menโs 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.ย Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…
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1 JuneRetailers
Deakin and Francis appoints business development manager
Deakin and Francis has announced the appointment of Mark Riddle as the companyโs new business development manager. In his new role, Riddle will focus on working with existing UK accounts to build sales, secure compatible new UK wholesale distribution for the Deakin and Francis brand, and identify new corporate clients.…
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May- 2022 -31 MayRetailers
Ania Haie unveils Neon Nights collection
Ania Haie has announced it will launch the brandโs new Neon Nights collection in July 2022, demonstrating a โplayful takeโ on the colour-pop trend. Each piece is crafted from 925 sterling silver with rhodium or 14kt gold plating, and is wrapped in neon enamel in shades of pink, green, yellow…
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27 MayRetailers
SVP expands ‘successful’ Amelia Taylor collection
SVP has announced it is expanding its collaboration with Amelia Taylor by adding a new adjustable ring to the collection. The jeweller said the collection has been โsuch a successโ that it is launching a new ring which will be available in recycled sterling silver and 18 carat gold vermeil.…
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26 MayDesigners
The Camden Watch Company launches first jewellery piece
Independent British designer, The Camden Watch Company, has announced its debut into the jewellery market with the launch of a Memento Mori ring. The ring is solid 925 sterling silver unisex piece, adorned with the comanyโs Memento Mori design in black. The design is a skull surrounded by a Victorian…
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24 MayRetailers
Deakin & Francis launches silver cufflink for Queenโs anniversary
Deakin and Francis has launched a new regal sterling silver cufflink to commemorate Queen Elizabethโs 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 Francisโ 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 yearโs 236,089. Silver saw an increase of 30% year-on-year, from 268,993 to 349,654.…
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