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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Mar- 2020 -6 MarchDesigners
ChloBo releases exclusive bracelet for Irish customers
UK-based jewellery brand, ChloBo, has released an โexclusively designedโ bracelet which will be solely available to its Irish clientele.ย ChloBo currently has over 40 stockists across Ireland and Northern Ireland, which it plans to โgrow substantiallyโ over the coming year.ย In recent years, the brand said it has built up…
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4 MarchTips
Your Guide to Jewellery Hallmarks – What to Know
A piece of jewellery is one of the most priced possessions a person can haveโthey are precious and can be pretty expensive, with some even costing as much as a brand new car. It is only ideal that when you choose jewellery, whether for yourself or as a gift, you…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryEvents
Tom Rucker claims Cartier Award at GC&DA 2020
Jewellery designer Tom Rucker has been awarded the Jacques Cartier Memorial award at the 2020 Goldsmithsโ Craftsmanship and Design Awards ceremony held on Monday (24 February). The award was presented to Rucker for his suite of coloured platinum jewellery, and is given at the discretion of the Goldsmithsโ Craft and…
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26 FebruaryDesigners
Leo with Love launches new โLayersโ collection
Jewellery brand Leo with Love has launched its new โLayersโ collection. Championing shapes that fit together in innovative ways, the silver pieces combine a mix of โclassic with extravagantโ, for a collection that works for โany occasion, any outfit, any womanโ.ย Each piece offers texture, structure and silhouettes not before…
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24 FebruaryDesigners
Olivia Burton launches new Dancing Dragonfly collection
Designer Olivia Burton has announced the launch of its new โDancing Dragonflyโ collection. The new collection, compromises of two timepieces and complementing jewellery, such as studs, chain bracelets and rings, coming in the colourways of: gold, silver and rose gold. The range is inspired by the โtransformative natureโ of the…
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19 FebruaryTips
3 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Diamond Jewellery
Thereโs nothing more precious than investing in a piece of diamond jewellery. Wearing one during a special occasion gives you utter class, elegance, and sophistication. You can also add it up to your precious metal collection as a good investment.ย Most diamonds come with a certificate or appraisal of authenticity.…
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17 FebruaryEconomy
Gold and platinum up single digits in January hallmarking
The number of gold and platinum pieces hallmarked in January 2020 increased by 1.4% and 7.6% respectively, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. Gold hallmarked pieces increased from 281,752 to 285,647 and platinum items increased from 24,900 to 26794 during the month. However, this was offset slightly…
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12 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Parasite boosts Spanish crisp sales
Now thatโs the kind of headline journalists like to write. But unfortunately, now that youโre reading the article, the subterfuge must be exposed. Weโre not talking about parasites that look for hosts, and weโre not talking about infected food. Instead weโre talking about the Korean movie sensation that just won…
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12 FebruaryTips
Is gold jewellery coming back in style in 2020
Not all that glistens is gold, but when it comes to the jewellery industry, gold pieces have cemented its lifetime mark in the fashion landscape. Jewellery is a transformative accessory that can elevate any outfit or style – be it to add a bold touch to minimalistic ensembles or support…
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10 FebruaryNews
New membership organisation for valuers announced
A new and โfully independentโ membership organisation for jewellery, watch and silver valuers has now launched. The Jewellery Valuers Association will focus on the training and professional development of jewellery valuers, and promote its members to the general public, insurance industry, government departments and the legal profession. Membership will be…
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