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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Jul- 2017 -5 JulyDesigners
Nambé celebrates successful UK launch
Designer lifestyle brand Nambé hosted its official UK launch on 29 June at the Hoxton Hotel in Holborn, London. Retailers, buyers, journalists and social influencers were invited to have an exclusive look at the American brand’s range. Among the range was Nambé’s sterling silver collection which was showcased at JCK…
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5 JulyDesigners
Daisy London launches Good Karma rings
Wellness-focused jewellery brand Daisy London has added to its Good Karma range with the release of new ring designs. Describing the rings as jewellery made “with meaning”, the pieces are made of sterling silver and come in a range of well known wellness symbols such as the Hamsa hand and…
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4 JulyProduct Launches
ChloBo unveils its summer capsule collection
Boho brand ChloBo is set to launch its summer jewellery ‘capsule’, Under The Palms, inspired by catwalk fashion. Under The Palms features eight handmade pieces, made with 925 sterling silver and rose gold plating. The different charms in the collection include a pineapple, flamingo, palm tree heart and a re-designed…
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3 JulyEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers awards new young designers
Jacobs the Jewellers and the Bishopsland Educational Trust have announced the winners of the Young Designers Competition. Nine young designers showcased a piece of jewellery and an item of silver at the Reading-based store over a three week period. Annemarie Reinhold, Jessica Jue, Rebecca Black, Gina Burgess, Rachel Hewison, Rebecca…
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Jun- 2017 -22 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gold hallmarking continues to drop as silver remains strong
The number of gold articles hallmarked in the month of May reported a 14.1% drop when compared to last year’s figures. Figures from the Birmingham Assay Office suggest that silver showed a growing strength with a 24.1% increase in hallmarked articles when compared to the same period last year. Platinum…
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21 JuneDesigners
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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20 JuneAuctions
Infamous Bonnie and Clyde ring to be auctioned
A ring once belonging to infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde will be put up for sale as part of a Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction. The three headed snake ring features green and red jewels and was made by Clyde Barrow while he was imprisoned in Texas. It showcases…
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16 JuneDesigners
Former ChloBo MD launches tattoo-inspired jewellery
British designer, Gary Carter, has launched a new jewellery brand which draws on tattoos for its inspiration. Carter unveiled the brand, CarterGore, at the Great British Tattoo Show at Alexandra Palace. He gained recognition in his former role as the MD of ChloBo for his “cult status” silver stacking bracelets.…
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14 JuneDesigners
Nambé makes strong JCK debut ahead of UK launch
Jewellery and giftware brand Nambé “enjoyed a positive reception” at this year’s JCK Las Vegas show. Taking place between 5 and 8 June, the brand showcased its recently launched sterling silver and giftware collection. At the show the collection was “praised” for its “versatility and practicality”. Nambé is also set…
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13 JuneProduct Launches
Waterford Crystal expands into travel retail
Waterford Crystal has released its inaugural collection of fine jewellery, which will be released under a partnership with a number of travel companies. The collection is made with sterling silver and features the brand’s seahorse symbol. Each piece has been hallmarked by the Assay Office in Dublin Castle. The collection…
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