‘A ring is a ring is a ring’ exhibition to launch

A new exhibition entitled ‘A RING IS A RING IS A RING’ will launch at the London Design Festival. The exhibition is the result of a yearlong project between three European jewellery schools. Students from the hosting institution, the British Academy of Jewellery based in London, United Kingdom; the Department…

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Weston Beamor offers ‘Bespoke in Action’ at IJL

Weston Beamor will be demonstrating its services by creating customers’ bespoke pieces using CAD design, 3D printing and traditional hand finishing, live, at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). Richard Vinten, a specialist CAD designer, will be working on the stand throughout the show to demonstrate how a rough sketch…

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Natalie Perry Jewellery launches debut Fairtrade gold collection

A new British fine jewellery company, called Natalie Perry, launched this week with a debut collection, Floral Fragments. The collection is inspired by the disintegrating murals that adorn the walls of ancient Indian temples and is crafted in delicate 18-carat Fairtrade gold filigree, set with white diamonds and coloured gemstones.…

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ChloBo adds new pieces to Iconics range

Boho-luxe jewellery brand ChloBo has launched an expanded Iconics range with the addition of new pieces. The “redesigned and refreshed” pieces are all handmade in the UK using 925 sterling silver or rose gold. The reworking of the range will see the introduction of well known pieces such as the…

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Nadine Aysoy to build on success with IJL debut

Fine jewellery brand Nadine Aysoy is preparing to build on its success with an appearance at International Jewellery London (IJL) this year. Founder, Nadine Aysoy, will be bringing her debut collection Tsarina to the event which is inspired by the fact that no two snowflakes are identical. The range incorporates…

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TH March ‘Diamond Girls’ beat charity walk target

Some 17 women from jewellery trade specialist insurance brokers, TH March, have smashed their £1,000 charity walk target. They marched at midnight last week to help raise funds for St Luke’s Hospice, Plymouth. Their total currently stands at £1,800 and is expected to rise. They were joined by thousands of other…

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RJC welcomes industry input for Code of Practice review

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has invited the industry to have its say on the body’s Code of Practice. The Code of Practice is the standard which defines responsible ethical, human rights, social, and environmental practices for companies in the diamond, gold and/or platinum metals jewellery supply chain. Certification against…

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Watch out for those toxins

Rules can seem boring but rarely do they exist for no reason. In recent weeks, a study found some low cost necklace jewellery had excessive levels of lead, cadmium or nickel release. The study, carried out by London Trading Standards on low-cost necklace jewellery found (in the worst cases) parts…

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MonaPink to bring Luminous collection to IJL debut

For its debut at this year’s IJL, MonaPink will be showcasing colourful enamelled Lumious collection. The range is aimed at people “who love the asymmetrical look” and consists of single earrings. Inspired by Art Nouveau, each piece is handmade by the brand’s owner Monika Kamycka. The pieces are environmentally-friendly, created…

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Design firm launches fragrance-infused jewellery line

Men’s jewellery designer, Vanacci, has brought out a line of fragrance-infused jewellery inspired by the lunar calendar. The Nightfall range has been designed to feature phases of the moon and it incorporates a patented Lockstone material, which allows the wearer to spray a scent on the product and have it…

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