While demand was up on a global level in Q1, Europe suffered because of political uncertainty in the UK and France.
All metals apart from palladium recorded an increase in the number of articles hallmarked in April 2019.
Gold
Figures compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office show hallmarking increased by 3% in March and by 1.9% in Q1 2019.
Figures compiled by Assay Office Birmingham reveal a 5.4% decrease in the number of articles hallmarked.
All metals apart from palladium witnessed an increase in articles hallmarked in January.
Gecko Jewellery creative director, Desiree Pringle, explains why the popular jewellery supplier is significantly increasing its 9ct gold ranges in 2019.
Hallmarking figures cite a dip in the number of articles hallmarked in 2018.
The overall number of items hallmarked increased, with silver citing the greatest growth.
David Tait joins the gold industry following a successful career in financial services.
Latest figures reveal the overall number of items hallmarked last month increased.