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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May- 2021 -19 MayEconomy
Hallmarking up 4.1% YTD
The total number of pieces hallmarked for the first four months of 2021 increased 4.1%, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay Office. While a year-on-year comparison cannot be made between April 2020 and April 2021 due to Assay Office closures, a year-on-year comparison for the year-to-date can…
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18 MayProduct Launches
Scream Pretty expands into US market
British jewellery brand Scream Pretty has announced its further expansion into the international market, by launching in the US on 9 June 2021. The brand will open a new hub in San Francisco, and launch its recycled sterling silver and gold-plated recycled sterling silver designs to the US market online…
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14 MayAuctions
Art Deco Cartier brooch to sell at first Chiswick Auction of 2021
A rare Art Deco Cartier brooch will lead the Chiswick Auctions first major auction of this year. The Art Deco Cartier diamond and rock crystal lapel brooch was formerly owned by the New York socialite Miss Mary Augusta McCagg. With its Indian influence and monochrome colour palette, the item is…
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13 MayProduct Launches
Alighieri launches new bridal collection
Alighieri has announced the launch of its new bridal collection which was hand-casted in Londonโs Hatton Garden with recycled metals. The collection groups together signature pieces with wedding day essentials and was inspired by the mythical landscapes depicted in Dante Alighieriโs book of poems. It also features fresh silver chokers…
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13 MayProduct Launches
Giovanni Raspini launches new Summer 2021 collection
Italian jewels and silverware group Giovanni Raspini has launched its new Summer 2021 collection. The release is split into five collections, all containing the common element of โsculptural and naturalisticโ designs to stay in tune with the brandโs hallmark. The Sunrise theme includes both natural pearls and pink and grey…
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4 MayManufacturers
Nusa expands into UK wholesale market
Nusa, a Balinese-inspired jewellery brand, has announced its expansion into the UK wholesale market. The firm has also revealed that it is on the search for retailers to partner with as stockists for its handcrafted silver jewellery collections. To entice potential collaborators, the brand said that it is available with…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilRetailers
Hamilton and Inches unveils flagship store following extensive refurb
Hamilton and Inches has announced the reopening of its flagship showroom on George Street, Edinburgh after undergoing โextensiveโ refurbishments. The new showroom is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with work undertaken across its showroom, workshops, and service department. The new storefront features curved glass panels in antique bronze, as…
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19 AprilProduct Launches
Amore launches โLoving Lifeโ collection
Amore has announced the launch of a new 20-piece collection, โLoving Lifeโ, which is available in prices ranging from ยฃ195 – ยฃ350. The 18 carat gold collection features signature designs on gold earrings and necklaces enhanced with diamonds. The new jewellery line also comes with the distinctive Amore heart logo…
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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. Marchโs 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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