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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Sep- 2021 -15 SeptemberEconomy
Hallmarking climbs 84.5% in August
The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 84.5% to 784,078 in August 2021, up from 424,994 in August 2020. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, silver saw the largest increase in hallmarket pieces, jumping 87% year-on-year. While the 380,797 hallmarked silver pieces in August 2021 represented the largest volume of…
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10 SeptemberProduct Launches
Feather & Chain launches Terra Collection
Feather and Chain, a London-based jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its new Terra Collection. Comprising pieces designed for layering, the collection allows the wearer to โmix and matchโ features to create a unique combination and personal style. To create the brandโs signature look, both necklaces and chokers can…
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9 SeptemberRetailers
Loveness Lee launches the โAlphabet Collectionโ
Independent jewellery brand Loveness Lee, has announced the launch of the โAlphabet Collectionโ, a handcrafted 26-piece assembly of letter pendants. Each unisex pendant is handcrafted in London and sustainably made with certified recycled sterling silver, locally sourced materials, and then finished in a choice of argenti silver or 18ct gold…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Ark Jewellery unveils new โChristmas Starโ collection
Ark Jewellery has revealed a new โChristmas Starโ collection and gift range which features sustainably sourced and ethically made products. The collection houses new pieces of environmentally friendly, festive jewellery and gift boxes containing artisan chocolate bars hand crafted in the UK. The jewellery is made of sustainable oak wood…
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6 SeptemberRetailers
Georg Jensen opens first London pop-up store
Georg Jensen has announced the opening of its first London pop-up store located on New Bond Street, London. The newly opened concept store entitled the Georg Jensen Gallery will house a curated selection of distinct jewellery pieces. Created in partnership with interior design practice Universal Design Studio, the space has…
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3 SeptemberProduct Launches
With Love Darling launches โNature Inspiredโ collection
Jewellery brand With Love Darling has released a โNature Inspiredโ jewellery collection in time for AW21. The Autumn inspired charms feature animal and plant-centric jewellery made from either 18ct gold vermeil or 925 nickel-free and rhodium plated sterling silver. The Nature Inspired pieces add to an extensive โGlobal Goalsโ collection…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustRetailers
Serena Williams Jewellery to expand globally
KP Sanghvi has announced the international expansion of its Serena Williams Jewellery collection. Building upon its introduction in the US this month, the brand will be vetting new global opportunities in additional markets. The collection includes over 60 sparkling rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets set in gold and sterling silver…
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24 AugustRetailers
Lily Charmed to celebrate 10-year anniversary with new Christmas collection
Lily Charmed has revealed that it will be celebrating its upcoming 10-year anniversary with the launch of the Star Cluster Christmas collection which will be available from October 2021, and a selection of new charm bracelets for Christmas. Founded in 2011 by Lucy Lee, the first pieces launched by the…
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23 AugustRetailers
Hill and Friends expands jewellery offering with new bracelet collection
Hill and Friends has announced that it has expanded its jewellery offering with the launch of new leather wrap charm bracelets and bangle collections with prices starting from ยฃ195. Designed by the brandโs creative director Emma Hill, the bangles come in silver with gold plating or silver and black enamel…
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20 AugustDesigners
Brown & Newirth secures ยฃ650k loan package
Brown and Newirth has secured a ยฃ650k loan from Virgin Money in a bid to support further growth, accelerating plans to increase its brand footprint with further boutique installations.ย The jeweller is said to be in a โstrong positionโ for future growth after the launch of a UK industry first…
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