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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Aug- 2018 -6 AugustUncategorized
First Look – Luca Jouel
Tell us a bit about the company, its history and background? Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and made pieces that celebrate a sophisticated yet organic beauty. Luca Jouel is a proud member of the prestigious community of luxury lifestyle brands bearing the…
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1 AugustFeatures
A go to guide for pearls
Pearls are in right now. Young A-listers from Hollywood and the pop world, along with royalty have put pearls centre stage. Every single pearl is unique, each one special and able to be worn in many ways, by many different types of customer. Throughout history, pearls have symbolised wealth, power,…
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Jul- 2018 -23 JulyAppointments
Fellows appoints new jewellery specialist
The jewellery and watch auctioneers Fellows has announced a further addition to its London team with the appointment of Francesca Garvey-Hughes. Garvey-Hughes has been appointed as Fellow’s new jewellery specialist, having previously been head of jewellery at Wright Marshall in Knutsford. Garvey-Hughes was also a junior jewellery and silver specialist…
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18 JulyMetal Prices
Hallmarking figures drop 9.3% in June
Hallmarking fell by an average of 9.3% in June 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to the latest figures from the four UK assay offices and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of all precious metals apart from platinum fell this month, with…
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17 JulyCelebrities
Raymond Weil awards ‘International Artist’ to The Script
Swiss watchmaking company Raymond Weil has given the International Artist Award to Irish rock band The Script at the O2 Silver Clef Luncheon. Craig Leach, Raymond Weil’s UK brand director, gave the award to The Script during the 43rd luncheon held on the 6 July at the Grosvenor House Hotel.…
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10 JulyDesigners
SVP Jewellery to be represented by Middleton Green
Ethical jewellery brand SVP Jewellery has named Middleton Green fashion agency to handle its wholesale accounts. SVP Jewellery, founded by owner and designer Sarah Parham in 2015, is the only jewellery brand that has signed with Middleton Green. The agency, established by Vanessa Green and Julie Middleton in 2010, will…
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Jun- 2018 -29 JuneDesigners
New Designers reveal ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’ winners
Design exhibition firm New Designers has announced the winners of its ‘Goldsmiths’ Company Awards’. Students exhibiting jewellery and silver in the group’s Jewellery and Contemporary Design and Crafts event were automatically considered for the awards. The judges selected the following winners: Silversmithing: Rachel Hardie of Glasgow School of Art Rachel…
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25 JuneEvents
Adorn Jewellers win Chesterfield’s ‘Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year’
Independent jeweller Adorn Jewellers has received the ‘Jewellery and Accessories Retailer of the Year’ award at the 2018 Chesterfield Retail Awards. The group also won the ‘Excellence in Customer Service’ and ‘Independent Retailer of the Year’ awards. The business, which is based Chesterfield town centre, was established in 2010 by…
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20 JuneDesigners
Mappin & Webb to open new silver workshop
Jewellery brand Mappin & Webb has announced a new silver workshop just outside London, set to open in June. The opening will help to increase the brand’s bespoke commissions capability and expansion of their silverware range. Craig Bolton, executive director of Mappin & Webb, said: “Mappin & Webb’s heritage in…
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19 JuneEconomy
Hallmarking figures fall 11%
Hallmarking fell by an average of 11% in May 2018 compared with the same period the previous year, according to figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office. The average volume of all precious metals fell this month when compared to the same period the previous year. Gold fell by 8.5%…
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