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- 2020 -8 SeptemberFeatures
Getting closer to Colombiaโs emeralds
Every emerald should tell its own story, from the day the precious gemstone is mined and held to the light for the first time, to the moment the customer holds a jewel of such beauty in their hand. Colombiaโs Chivor, Coscuez and Muzo mines produce the finest emeralds in the…
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3 SeptemberDesigners
Yummikeys launches Ultrasound Necklace
Eco-friendly baby brand, Yummikeys, has announced its first ever adult-only jewellery design, the Ultrasound Necklace.ย The piece is designed with โmum in mindโ, with each necklace produced engraved with a personal ultrasound image, with the idea of producing a โcherished keepsakeโ for customers. According to the group, the โcarefullyโ designed…
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Aug- 2020 -26 AugustManufacturers
DEMI+CO launches wholesale range
Demi and Co has announced the launch of a new magnetic jewellery range for the wholesale market following a โphenomenally successfulโ first year of trading.ย After launching its website and creating the ALPHA mens brand, the group said that customers were purchasing their copper and magnetic bracelet range at a…
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18 AugustTrade Organisations
BAJ opens admissions for three short courses
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the opening of admissions for three short courses at its Birmingham campus.ย Prospective students can now sign up for BAJโs Stone Setting for Beginners, Wax Carving: Practice and Casting Theory, and Jewellery Manufacturing for Beginners programmes. Courses can be attended by both…
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14 AugustNews
UK hallmarking slumps 42.7% in July
The total number of pieces hallmarked during July 2020 decreased by 42.7% compared with the same month last, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased from 308,297 to 212,620 and silver items decreased from 372,259 to 1741,592 during the month – a decline…
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6 AugustCurrent Affairs
Price of gold hits โrecordโ high
The price of gold has topped $2,000 (ยฃ1,527) an ounce for the first time in history, as investors look to move cash into gold amid increased concerns over the global economy and geo-political tensions.ย The price of gold first hit a โrecordโ high last week, when its price was bumped…
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3 AugustDesigners
Chippenham jeweller launches jewellery kitย
Tamara Eggleston, a Chippenham-based jeweller, has announced the launch of a home jewellery making kit in a bid to boost business after lockdown saw her workshop close. In addition, Eggleston has launched the initiative after many of the shops she sold through also had to close following the pandemic.ย Eggeleston,…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyRetailers
William and Son enters administration
William and Son, a Mayfair-based jeweller, has fallen into administration.ย Damian Webb and Phillip Sykes of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed joint administrators of the business on 10 July 2020, the jeweller has revealed. In a statement, the jewellers confirmed the โaffairs, business and property of the company are…
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31 JulyEvents
Theo Fennell unveils award winners
Theo Fennell has announced the two winners of its annual Central St Martins award show.ย The event marks the 12th year the jeweller has sponsored the BA design show, and presented the annual awards. Two students have now been awarded in two categories set by Theo Fennell, in Best Design…
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27 JulyCurrent Affairs
Price of gold reaches โrecordโ high
The price of gold reached a โrecord highโ of $1,943 (ยฃ1,513) per ounce this morning (27 July), amid increasing tensions in the US and China trade row.ย ย The price rise of 2.2% saw gold overtake its previous record that was recorded in the wake ofย Black Monday in September 2011.…
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