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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Mar- 2014 -14 MarchDesigners
ARCHIVE: An interview with acclaimed designer Theo Fennell
We caught up with London-based jewellery designer THEO FENNELL, whose flamboyant pieces caught the eye of one Elton John decades ago. Here, he ruminates on what it takes to be successful, and how the industry has changed. Give us a potted history of your career and how you got to where you…
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12 MarchDesigners
Natural wonder range wins National Trust commission
A jewellery collection based on one of the natural wonders of the UK has been chosen by the National Trust to sell in its visitors centre. The collection, which was inspired by the world-famous natural rock formations of Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland, was designed by up-and-coming Nancy Rose Jewellery.…
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10 MarchEvents
Theo Fennell craftsman enjoys clean sweep at Design Awards
Theo Fennell craftsman Simon Coldicott has landed three major accolades at the Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Council Awards. A racing motorcycle design saw Coldicott, who has worked for Theo Fennell for more than 25 years, take home the Senior Award, the Senior Smallworkers Award and Modelmakers Award. Coldicott hand crafted…
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Feb- 2014 -28 FebruaryCelebrities
Ellie Goulding steps out in Bouton and Duepunti at BRIT Awards
Singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner Ellie Goulding was seen at the awards evening sporting earrings by jewellery brand Bouton, created by Adrian Buckley of Buckley Jewellery. During her acceptance speech at the BRIT Awards, Bouton’s gold button earrings could be seen adorning Goulding’s ears. The firm says its range of…
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Jan- 2014 -29 JanuaryDesigners
Acclaimed silversmith showcases work at Belton House
Belton House, part of the National Trust, is set to become a studio and showcase for the acclaimed contemporary silversmith, Angela Cork. The event is the culmination of a successful five-year partnership between The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Trust, which has introduced thousands of visitors to contemporary silver and…
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9 JanuaryTaking Stock
Gecko to showcase new season ranges at Spring Fair
Leading jewellery supplier Gecko are delighted to announce that they will be showcasing seven collections at the Jewellery & Watch Show Birmingham. Gecko’s new season ranges (catering across the board for men, women and children) arrive from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and not to be missed collections…
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4 JanuaryEvents
CARAT* to debut Power Pearls at Spring Fair
The stunning new Power Pearls collection is a real departure from the norm for CARAT* and the first time in the company’s history where the use of synthetic pearls has been introduced. The collection consists of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings that are set in sterling silver settings and adorned with…
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Nov- 2013 -28 NovemberCelebrities
Thomas Sabo unveils new ambassador
Georgia May Jagger has been named as the new face of Thomas Sabo, modelling in the company’s latest campaign. Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, posed wearing the new Karma collection showcasing the company’s 72 piece range, which consists of beads representing positive energy and fortune, and a…
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Oct- 2013 -29 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
Molly Cleagg of Murano Silver, Market Deeping
At 18 you chose to go into the jewellery industry rather than university, what helped you make that decision? It was easy. I loved my Saturday job, I love jewellery and I love being in shop during the day chatting to people, helping them choose pieces and just being around…
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11 OctoberEconomy
Hallmarking shows growth in September
The Birmingham Assay Office has joined the chorus of statistics showing recent growth in hallmarking, with figures that show total number of items hallmarked at all four UK assay offices have risen by 9.8 per cent since September last year. The biggest year-on-year growth was in 14 carat gold, which…
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