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How UK jewellers can champion sustainable sourcing in their business

An increasing number of UK jewellery brands are adopting sustainable sourcing due to a boost in customer demand.  Since the explosion of climate change activists inspired by Greta Thunberg in August 2018, customers have become attuned to the environmental impact of material sourcing. As such, demand has risen for companies…

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Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry

Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…

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What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds? The Pros, Cons, Science & History

Lab-grown diamonds have emerged as a disruptive force in the jewellery industry, captivating both consumers and retailers with their ethical and sustainable appeal. As independent high street jewellers, it’s crucial to understand the background, science, and history behind these exquisite gems. In this article, we will explore the captivating world…

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Brilliant best: Why lab-grown diamonds have overtaken natural

“A natural one carat stone is gonna cost you about £10,000 in a lab grade, it’s gonna cost you about £2,000 so there’s massive polarisation between the two,” says Brett Afshar, MD and founder of Queensmith jewellers. Lab-grown diamonds are no longer a new technology in the jewellery industry. Whilst…

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IEG: top jewellery brands set trends at Vicenzaoro January

High and contemporary jewellery with all the very latest ideas from Made in Italy and the best in international design will preview at Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) – The Jewellery Boutique Show, amidst new arrivals and expected confirmations. With over 1,300 exhibiting brands from 36 different countries, from Europe to Asia,…

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L&S Jewellery: A do-it-all workshop for jewellery retailers

L&S Jewellery has created a team of highly skilled craftsmen, allowing it to offer a complete jewellery service to its clients. It offers bespoke rings, CAD design, repairs and full refurbishing jobs. With over 150 years of combined experience in the jewellery trade, its CAD designers are perfecting the most…

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IEG: T.Gold 2023 expands jewellery technologies and machinery showcase

The Vicenza exhibition centre will once more host the most important international exhibition of advanced technologies for the jewellery industry: T.GOLD, the number one international showcase for innovation, featuring the most advanced jewellery machinery and the most  recent developments in gold and jewellery manufacturing. Organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition…

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Vicenzaoro January 2023 launches new B2B area

At VOJ – Vicenzaoro January 2023, it’s time for watches. The new TIME community, dedicated to contemporary watchmaking with multi-channel distribution, will be making its debut from 20 to 24 January. The B2B area will integrate the product offer of the Italian  Exhibition Group show with a selection of brands and…

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Vicenzaoro January set to return next year

The 2023 world calendar of B2B events for the jewellery and gold sector opens in Vicenza, Italy: Vicenzaoro January (VOJ), the industry’s most eagerly awaited international exhibition organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, will be back from 20th to 24th January. A not-to-be-missed appointment for the jewellery community, Vicenzaoro…

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Raj Jain on the fascinating intricacies of vintage timepieces

Could you tell us a little bit about your career and what led up to you opening WatchCentre? I began buying watches in Bombay, on a holiday trip to India. I’ve always been based in London, but I would go to India every year, and in 1985, I visited the…

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