BAJ to hold auction in support of Stephen Lawrence Trust

British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be holding a Valentine’s Auction in support of the Stephen Lawrence Trust from 21 January to 1 February 2021. The auction pieces will be sold through a silent auction, with bids being made by email. There will also be a minimum…

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Interview: Jennifer Georgeson, founder and CEO of So Just Shop

So Just Shop is a jewellery, accessory and homeware marketplace working directly with women-led artisans from some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe. Jewellery Focus sat down with the business’ founder and CEO, Jennifer Georgeson, to discuss empowering women, sustainability in business and navigating the difficulties resulting from…

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Alkemistry launches personalised Iqra collection

The Alkemistry has announced the release of Iqra, a new “one-of-a-kind” collection which has a historical inspiration behind the pieces. Translating as “read” in Arabic, Iqra adopts an ancient engraving technique but with a contemporary twist. Customers can design their own unique necklace by choosing a gemstone and then personalising…

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Betts Group adopts SMO gold manufacturing

Betts Group has marked its 260th anniversary by announcing the use of responsibly sourced gold in all of its manufactured gold products. The group has revealed that it will now be using ‘Single Mine Origin’ (SMO) gold to manufacture all of its gold products. The company first began offering SMO…

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Lucapa recovers 101 carat diamond

Diamond company Lucapa and its partner, the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (GoL), have announced the recovery of a 101 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho. The diamond was measured by the Yehuda colorimeter as D in colour, the largest Type IIa recovery on…

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GJEPC announces international buyers show

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced that it will organise its first “export-oriented” International Gem & Jewellery Show (e-IGJS) for international buyers online from 18 to 22 January 2021. The council said that merchandisers representing major and independent retailers, design houses, jewellery manufacturers, importers, exporters and…

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Vincero Watches sees 120% UK revenue surge

Vincero Watches has announced a surge in its international growth with a 120% increase in revenue in the UK. The group saw international revenue increase by 87% in the Netherlands and 44% in Australia as well as an international conversion rate growth by 31% year-on-year. The watchmaker also announced it…

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Tag Heuer announces new LTA partnership

Tag Heuer has announced its new partnership with the LTA, the national governing body for tennis in the UK. The three-year partnership, beginning 1 January 2021, will see the watch manufacturer become an official partner and the official timekeeper of the LTA’s summer events program. Rob Diver, Tag Heuer’s UK…

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Political jewellery: In a political world

Can you tell me a little about your history in relation to the jewellery industry? You could say I joined ‘the industry’ when I was just a few years old and used to draw incessantly and come up with my own designs. I even remember that sometimes I used to…

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Lark & Berry launches ‘Clean Cool Cultured’ collection

Lark and Berry has launched a new ‘Clean Cool Cultured’ jewellery range, which features pieces that are made with 14 karat yellow gold and reportedly encompass the brand’s ethos. The range is reportedly a combination of “clean diamonds” which are environmentally friendly, and hold the same quality as its mined…

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