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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Nov- 2017 -23 NovemberDesigners
Goldsmithsโ apprentices come out top at Worldskills UK
Three Goldsmithsโ Company apprentices have topped the medals table in the Fine Jewellery Making category at The Skills Show. The event, held at the NEC, Birmingham from 16-18 November, brought together young tradespeople and the next generation of skilled professionals. Jewellery Making category finalists included apprentices as well as students…
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17 NovemberManufacturers
Luxury jewellery packager Talbots shortlisted for Stevie Award
Luxury packaging partner Talbots Group has been selected as a finalist in the worldโs premier business awards for female business leaders, the Stevie Awards. Talbotsโ signature Couture Collection of packaging is a finalist in the โBest New Business Product or Service of the Yearโ category at the 14th annual awards,…
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17 NovemberEconomy
Palladium hallmarking suffers drop as silver stays strong in October
Silver was the only metal to see a year-on-year rise in the hallmarking figures for October, with a 25% growth. All other precious metals saw a drop in hallmarked articles, with palladium experiencing the biggest fall of 34.7%. Gold fell by 8.4% when compared to the same period last year,…
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14 NovemberDesigners
Henryka updates its Stag collection
Silver and natural gemstone jewellery brand Henryka has added new pieces to its best-selling Stag collection to meet demand in the lead up to Christmas. The Stag collection was first launched in August 2017 as a diffusion range to the brandโs popular โAll Creatures Great and Smallโ offer. The collection…
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10 NovemberDesigners
Abbott Lyon partners with Dogs Trust
British watch and accessories brand, Abbott Lyon, will be teaming up with Dogs Trust on aย special project which will see 10% of sales of selected products donated to the UKโs largest dog welfare charity. Launching today (10 November), Abbott Lyon will place a paw print icon on specifically chosen Abbott…
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9 NovemberDesigners
Nova Silver shortlisted for NAJ Jewellery and Watch Supplier of the Year
Nova Silver have announced that they have been nominated for the National Association of Jewellers Jewellery and Watch Supplier of the Year. Nova Silver are renowned for the variety of jewellery available, including amber and semi-precious stones. Most popular amongst the collections are the Kitten range of nature-inspired, design-led silver…
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8 NovemberDesigners
Soru Jewellery launches at Fenwick London
Soru Jewellery will now be stocked at Fenwick stores in London. British-Sicilian sisters, Francesca and Marianna, used their love of travel and summer holidays spent in Sicily, to influence the brandโs designs. Since its launch four years ago, Soru has accrued a number of wholesale partnerships. This new partnership marks…
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8 NovemberDesigners
ChloBo releases its Christmas capsule collection
British jewellery brand, ChloBo is set to launch First Snowflake, a Christmas jewellery capsule inspired by the romance of the festive season. This new capsule features four charms including the silver puffed heart with bow charm, the bell, and the snowflake which hangs on a diamond cut chain. The Christmas…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Henryka sales manager nominated for NAJ award
Silver and natural gemstone jewellery brand Henryka has announced that its sales andย trade accounts manager, Hollie Francis, has been shortlisted for a National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Award. Hollie started working with Henryka in August 2011 as its sales and marketing manager before transitioning to trade accounts manager in 2016.…
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7 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Ray Bushell of Euro-Cast loses battle with cancer
Ray Bushell, well-known entrepreneur who founded Euro-Cast in Carver Street, sadly passed away aged 76 after a six month battle with cancer. Euro-Cast (Birmingham) was one of Europeโs leading casting companies and was established 45 years ago. Bushell began his career in the jewellery trade shortly after leaving school at…
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