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- 2021 -19 AprilEconomy
Hallmarking rises 10% in March
The total number of pieces hallmarked in March 2021 has increased 10% year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. Total hallmarked pieces climbed from 448,583 in March 2020 to 493,423 this year, representing a swing from the 28.8% year-on-year decline seen in February 2021. March’s figures…
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13 AprilAuctions
NAJ members invited to Dawsons online auction
Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have been invited to view a Dawsons live online auction of fine jewellery. Taking place on Thursday 15 April, viewing of the sale featuring over 500 lots is also available on 13 and 14 April. The lots contain a number of pieces…
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6 AprilProduct Launches
Merci Maman launches Kid’s Edition range
Merci Maman has announced the launch of its new Kid’s Edition which will be available to purchase from the 7 April 2021. The collection will feature a range of bright colours, necklaces, and new beaded style bracelets available in baby, child, teen and adult sizes. Amongst the launch is a…
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Mar- 2021 -17 MarchEconomy
Hallmarking falls 28.8% in February
The total number of pieces hallmarked throughout February 2021 decreased 28.8% when compared to last year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. Total hallmarked pieces dropped from 536,656 in February 2020 to 375,183, with a year-on-year rate of decline lower than the 45.5% seen in January…
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15 MarchRetailers
VNJ secures £150,000 funding package
V N Jewellery (VNJ), an online jewellery retailer, has secured a £150,000 funding package from Maven Capital Partners’ Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF). Based in Aylesbury, the firm’s team comprises Hai Ngan Knight and Jeremy Knight, who act as managing director and finance director respectively. VNJ will use the investment…
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5 March
Find out more: Rona Machines
The company was formed in 1982 and is a family owned business, operating from a purpose-designed building based in Nazeing, Essex. Graham Field, who owns and runs Rona Machines, has nearly 40 years’ experience in supplying new and second hand engraving machines which he refurbishes to an exceptionally high standard.…
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4 MarchDesigners
Lucy Quartermaine launches SS21 collection
British designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the launch of her new SS21 collection, Luna, which first debuted on 26 February. The Luna collection is said to draw inspiration from the “divine embodiment of the moon and the power of women”. The designer said the Luna Goddess “expresses attributes of femininity…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryDesigners
Lucy Quartermaine welcomes boost in online sales
Designer silver brand Lucy Quartermaine has welcomed “amazing” success in trading after online sales soared by 88% in January against last year. According to the group, this marked a continuation of an “excellent” e-commerce performance reported in the final quarter of 2020, with its website seeing a 145% increase in…
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24 FebruaryEconomy
Hallmarking plummets 45.5% in January
The total number of pieces hallmarked during January 2021 plummeted 45.5% against last year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. Total hallmarked pieces fell from 685,768 in January 2020 down to 373,720, with the rate of decline significantly lower than figures recorded in December 2020, when…
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9 FebruaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co. behind Super Bowl 55 trophy
Tiffany and Co. has revealed that it was the jeweller behind the Super Bowl 55 trophy. The trophy, which was crafted by Tiffany artisans, was molded, shaped, and carved out of sterling silver at Tiffany’s Cumberland hollowware workshop in Rhode Island. According to the group, the entire process took over…
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