Trends I've seen in 2026 Part 1

I'm seeing a noticeable increase in customers bringing in gold jewellery they no longer wear.
Old necklaces, bracelets, rings and broken jewellery are being brought into the studio to be assessed. With the significant rise in the world gold price, many customers are genuinely surprised by what their unwanted jewellery is worth. I call my gold merchant on speakerphone while my customer is with me, so they can hear the price being offered first-hand.
It's a transparent process. Customers know exactly what their gold is worth before making any decisions.
And for many, it's an opportunity to put that value towards creating something new.