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- 2025 -7 MayNews
Hallmarking slump narrows to 1.8% in March
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices saw a modest decline of 1.8% in March compared with 16.8% in February. In total 5,36,442 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in March 2025 compared with 5,46,530 in 2024, a decline of 10,088. Gold hallmarking was up 5.2%…
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2 MayRetailers
Carolina Bucci partners with Make-A-Wish UK charity
Eponymous jewellery brand Carolina Bucci has partnered with Make-A-Wish UK charity with the launch of three limited-edition sterling silver bracelets to support its Art of Wishes charity initiative. The Wish children were invited to attend a creative workshop with Bucci in her design โmood roomโ in London in January.ย ย Each…
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Apr- 2025 -16 AprilRetailers
Monica Vinader to open first Manchester boutique
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the opening of its first boutique in Manchester on 2 May 2025. Located at 58 King Street, M2 4LY, the new store marks an important milestone in the brandโs UK expansion, offering an immersive shopping experience for the local community. The decision to…
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8 AprilRetailers
Gecko Jewellery and Laura Ashley launch new Wildflower collection
Gecko Jewellery has announced the launch of Wildflower, its second jewellery collection in collaboration with British textile company Laura Ashley. Launching just in time for the summer the new collection is inspired by original Laura Ashley prints. Some of the highlights of the collection from Geckoโs in-house designers include the…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks to open new Harrogate store
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer Beaverbrooks is set to open its new Harrogate store on 11 April, expanding its presence in Yorkshire. Located on James Street, the store will undergo refurbishments as it transitions from its previous owners Hugh Rice, and will become the retailerโs 57th location nationwide…
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24 MarchRetailers
Watcho Richmond unveils Pandora partnership
Watch retailer Watcho has welcomed Pandora to its Richmond boutique, bringing a shop-in-shop experience to its customers. Through this collaboration, Richmond customers can explore Pandora’s collections in a specially curated space and through personalised consultations. According to Watcho, beyond design, what truly makes this collaboration meaningful is โa shared vision…
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21 MarchAuctions
Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle
Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of ยฃ60,000 to ยฃ80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…
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20 MarchManufacturers
Government to review British Hallmarking Council
The UK government has announced that it will commence a review into the British Hallmarking Council (BHC) which will look at the role, remit and governance of the BHC, including options to merge, abolish or reform it. The BHC is an executive, non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for…
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17 MarchAuctions
ยฃ8k Medieval posy ring to be offered at Noonans sale
A Medieval gold posy ring, dating from the 13th or 14th Century, will be offered at Noonans Mayfair and is estimated to fetch ยฃ6,000-8,000. The ring was discovered by Richard Girling metal detectorist in Merton, near Thetford in Norfolk in March 2024. The ring was subsequently disclaimed as treasure and…
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14 MarchNews
Hallmarking falls 16.8% in February
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 16.8% in February. In total 457,144 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in February 2025 compared with 549,539 in 2024, a decline of 92,395. Gold hallmarking fell by 7.9% from 260,662 pieces hallmarked down to 240,098. Gold 999…
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