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 -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 bandโs 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 โsuccessfulโ 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 UKโs 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 โkey driverโ 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 yearโs 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 Womenโs Day. The first collection under Alondra is โHorizonโ which features Lark and Berryโs 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
Goldsmithsโ Craftsmanship & Design Awards makes its return
The presentation of the annual Goldsmithsโ Craftsmanship and Design Awards (GC&DC) returned to the Goldsmithsโ Hall in London on 28 Monday February 2022.ย The awards ceremony, reportedly known as the โJewellery Oscarsโ, was hosted by British jewellery writer and editor Rachael Taylor. Overall, more than 300 guests were welcomed, including…
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Feb- 2022 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers launches York Daffodil collection
Bradleyโs Jewellers has launched its new York Daffodil jewellery collection inspired by the golden blooms of spring flowers along the historic cityโs walls around York minster and at cliffordโs tower. Designed by Kay Bradley, owner of Bradleyโs Jewellers York, the range of fine jewellery comprises radiant yellow sapphires and burnt…
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24 FebruaryRetailers
Engravers Guild of London launches new jewellery brand
Engravers Guild of London, the personalised gifts company, has launched a new jewellery brand, called Myri London. The brand offers a range of personalised necklaces and bracelets which can all be customised with engraving. An initial selection of 120 pieces is offered across silver, 18K gold plate and 18K rose…
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