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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Oct- 2013 -9 OctoberCelebrities
MY iMenso appoints Carmen Electra as brand ambassador
MY iMenso has announced model Carmen Electra as its new brand ambassador, following its investment in the UK market. Electra, who reportedly jumped at the opportunity, said: “I love to look trendy and just a tad different every day.” MY iMenso’s concept is a sterling silver medallion on a chain…
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Sep- 2013 -19 SeptemberManufacturers
Baird & Co opens new Singapore sales office
Bullion manufacturer and jewellery producer Baird & Co has opened a new sales office in Singapore. The office, which opened “for furniture to be wheeled in” today, will comprise around three sales people, and is expected to be an English-speaking operation. The firm says that Singapore has been seen as…
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Jul- 2013 -18 JulyVoice On The Highstreet
Voice On The Highstreet: Judith Hart of Judith Hart Jewellers, Derby
Can you please tell us a little bit about the history of Judith Hart Jewellers? Judith Hart Jewellers was established in 1980 in the Eagle Centre, Derby. At the time I was in my early 20s and set the business up with a loan guaranteed by my parents. I was…
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12 JulyEvents
BJA ‘Spot the Winner’ competition at IJL 2013
The BJA is planning a competition to highlight new products across the five different areas of IJL, namely fine, silver, solutions and services, gems, design gallery/designer brands. Visitors will be encouraged to vote for their favourite offering from 250 plus BJA members who will be exhibiting, whether it is an…
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11 JulyManufacturers
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
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5 JulyEvents
Lance James Jewellers honoured in business awards
Lance James Jewellers of Hertford was crowned runner-up for East Hertfordshire Business of the Year at a glittering ceremony last week.
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Jun- 2013 -19 JuneManufacturers
Argentium takes significant step forward as a major silver brand
Argentium International Ltd, the company behind the revolutionary Argentium silver alloys, has agreed a major licensing agreement with Heraeus, the precious metals and technology group.
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13 JuneDesigners
Ari D Norman launches new competition for young designers
Ari D Norman, the gift and jewellery design company, is launching the first annual ‘Looking Back to Step Forward’ design competition aimed at young designers, with the winning collection to be showcased at IJL in September.
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4 JuneRetailers
Unique Jewelry sees pendant brand success
Having launched MY iMenso at Spring Fair in February, where it was received well by retailers, Unique Jewelry has reported impressive repeat order results.
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3 JuneDesigners
Claudia Bradby wins IJL award for commercial vision
Claudia Bradby Jewellery, a first time exhibitor at International Jewellery London (IJL) this coming September, has been announced as winner of the prestigious Editor’s Choice award for its new ‘Essentials’ range.
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