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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Feb- 2015 -13 FebruaryBrand Profiles
FEATURE: Hot Diamonds, hot results
A standout company for its sales performance in 2014 was Hot Diamonds. The firmโs 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…
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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.ย Security cameras at Gem Jewellers in Station Street East, Coventry, show the silver car โ which was stolen and had false number plates – smash through the glass shop…
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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.ย According to data from the four UK assay offices and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, there was a total…
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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…
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2 FebruaryProduct Launches
Trollbeads reveals new Motherโs Day pieces at J&WB
Trollbeads has revealed the introduction of three new Motherโs Day pieces, set for launch on Friday February 20.ย The pieces, which were exclusively revealed at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham, include the Motherโs Rose bead designed by Nozomi ย Kaji, a unique bead depicting beautiful pink roses captured within glass. Kristian Krydsfeldtโs…
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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.ย 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…
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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.ย 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…
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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.ย 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…
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14 JanuaryEconomy
9ct gold jumps by a million items in full year hallmarking figures
The year 2014 marked an overallย upward trajectory of the UK’s hallmarking figures, with the number of items marked rising 13.7% overall, to just under 10.4 million items – 1.2 million more than previous year. The standout performer was 9ct gold, which rose a staggering 25.1% to just over 3.6ย million items…
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Dec- 2014 -9 DecemberEvents
Benevolent Society Ball raises ยฃ30,000 for charity
The 79th British Jewellery & Giftware Federation Benevolent Society Ball has raised some ยฃ30,000 for the charity, the Benevolent Society.ย The Benevolent Society Ball, which took place on December 4 at The St Johnโs Hotel, Solihull, attracted over 370 guests from the jewellery trade, The Giftware Association and other member…
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