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.
-
Feb- 2015 -24 FebruaryEvents
Tresor Paris collaborates with Ong-Oaj Pariam at London Fashion Week
Tresor Paris has appeared at the London Fashion Week in collaboration with fashion designer Ong-Oaj Pairam. Kicking off London Fashion Week on Tuesday February 19 at the Grand Connaught Rooms Covent Garden, Pairam launched his Autumn/Winter collection 2015 featuring “bold and luxurious” prints. Pairam’s men’s wear collection of jackets with…
Read More » -
18 FebruaryEvents
Deakin & Francis links with 7 new retailers at Spring Fair
Cufflinks manufacturer Deakin & Francis has reported opening seven new trade accounts and securing additional orders from nine current retailers at Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The brand revealed a new bespoke exhibition stand at the NEC show, with Simon Rainer, chairman of the BJA officially cutting the ribbon on Monday 2nd February. Henry Deakin…
Read More » -
13 FebruaryBrand Profiles
FEATURE: Hot Diamonds, hot results
A standout company for its sales performance in 2014 was Hot Diamonds. The firm’s revenue growth of 101%, however, is not an accident. We caught up with commercial manager Adryan Cresswell to find out what the secret is. First, it is important to state the figures – they are the…
Read More » -
13 FebruaryCrime
Thieves slip on jewellery store floor during raid
CCTV has captured a gang of thieves falling over on a polished floor after ram-raiding a jewellers with a stolen Mercedes. Security cameras at Gem Jewellers in Station Street East, Coventry, show the silver car – which was stolen and had false number plates – smash through the glass shop…
Read More » -
12 FebruaryEconomy
Hallmarking figures drop in January
After a strong year of growth for hallmarking figures in 2014 the total number of articles hallmarked was down 7.6% in January 2015 compared to the same time last year. According to data from the four UK assay offices and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, there was a total…
Read More » -
6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
Read More » -
2 FebruaryProduct Launches
Trollbeads reveals new Mother’s Day pieces at J&WB
Trollbeads has revealed the introduction of three new Mother’s Day pieces, set for launch on Friday February 20. The pieces, which were exclusively revealed at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham, include the Mother’s Rose bead designed by Nozomi Kaji, a unique bead depicting beautiful pink roses captured within glass. Kristian Krydsfeldt’s…
Read More » -
Jan- 2015 -27 JanuaryCrime
CCTV images capture raid on jewellers by armed gang
CCTV images have caught the moment a gang of armed raiders smashed their way into a Rochdale jewellery store and stole several items. The robbery took place at Naz Jewellers on Milkstone Road in Rochdale at around 12:30pm on Thursday January 22. According to Greater Manchester Police, the gang pulled…
Read More » -
21 JanuaryCrime
Getaway car bursts into flames after jewellery store robbery
A getaway car burst into flames and was abandoned moments after a raid on a jewellers in Athenaeum Street, Sunderland. During the robbery, which happened just before 10am on Tuesday January 20, an unknown quantity of cash and jewellery was taken, with one member of staff suffering minor injuries. It…
Read More » -
16 JanuaryProduct Launches
Endless Jewelry reveals first glimpse of Jennifer Lopez Collection
Endless Jewelry, the collectible charm bracelet brand, has today revealed a sneak peek of its brand new Jennifer Lopez Collection. The new collection will feature 42 new charms in silver, yellow gold plating, along with rose gold plating introduced for the very first time. The collection will also feature two…
Read More »
