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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Apr- 2022 -13 AprilRetailers
Number of hallmarked pieces reaches 11-year high in Q1
The total number of pieces hallmarked in 2022 Q1 is the highest in 11 years, with total pieces climbing 109.1% to 2,597,104 total pieces from 1,242,326 seen in the same period in 2021, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. It comes after the total number of…
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6 AprilRetailers
Royal Mint debuts into jewellery market with unisex collection
The Royal Mint’s newly launched lifestyle brand, 886, has unveiled its debut line of in-house fine jewellery with a unisex collection which uses gold recovered from electronic waste. Designed by creative director Dominic Jones, the debut collection features classic hoop earrings, T-bar chains, bands, studs, traditional signet rings and cuffs.…
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5 AprilNews
RJC opens second consultation on Code of Practice
The Responsible Jewellery Council has opened the second round of public consultation on the update of the RJC code of practices, closing on 29 April. The update will aim to address points of mining, precious metals, coloured gemstones, and laboratories. RJC is also exploring expanding the coloured gemstone material scope.…
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4 AprilRetailers
The Great Frog launches collaboration with The Rolling Stones
The Great Frog has announced a collaboration with The Rolling Stones which will launch exclusive handmade jewellery pieces on 8 April 2022. This collaboration with the band’s fashion and lifestyle brand, RS No.9 Carnaby, will see the pieces launch at the global flagship store. The collection is inspired by the…
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Mar- 2022 -30 MarchRetailers
Unique & Co expands semi-precious collection
Unique and Co has expanded its semi-precious stones collection after its “successful” launch in the last few years. The collection will comprise further product styles and new designs feature pieces, such as carving on Mother-of-Pearl and pave cz setting. With a mix of Mother-of-Pearl, Malachite, Amazonite, Lapis Lazuli and Turquoise,…
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22 MarchAppointments
Pure London appoints head of jewellery to support growth
Pure London, the UK’s trade fashion buying event, has announced the appointment of Andrew Martyniuk as Head of Jewellery to support the growth of its newly created Pure Jewel space. Martyniuk has years of experience in the jewellery industry and he will be a “key driver” in developing the jewellery…
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14 MarchRetailers
Hallmarking surges 127% in February
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 127.3% to 852,725 February 2022, up from 375,183 for the same period in 2021. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, Gold hallmarked pieces increased 72.8% to 304,854, against last year’s 176, 420. Silver saw the largest increase in hallmarked pieces, jumping 180.8% year-on-year.…
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11 MarchEvents
Programme of events unveiled for Vicenzaoro this March
Vicenzaoro is set to rally sector institutions, thought leaders and key influencers for five days of talks and conferences on the evolution and prospects of the gold and jewellery industry. The event will take place in Vicenza from 17th to 21st March 2022 during the International Jewellery Show organised by…
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10 MarchRetailers
Lark and Berry debuts sister brand
Lark and Berry has announced the launch of Alondra, its new sister brand, in honour of International Women’s Day. The first collection under Alondra is ‘Horizon’ which features Lark and Berry’s created diamonds, black spinel and 18K gold vermeil and silver. All pieces in the Alondra brand are made with…
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2 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards makes its return
The presentation of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards (GC&DC) returned to the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on 28 Monday February 2022. The awards ceremony, reportedly known as the ‘Jewellery Oscars’, was hosted by British jewellery writer and editor Rachael Taylor. Overall, more than 300 guests were welcomed, including…
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