Manufacturers

Vanilla Ink launches ‘unique’ jewellery school

Scotland-based Vanilla Ink Studios has partnered with goldsmith Scott McIntyre to create a new jewellery school. The Vanilla Ink Jewellery School says it aims to close the gap between education and the industry, and wants to “shape and grow” the jewellery sector in Scotland. A crowdfunding campaign has been set…

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Q Branch opens new casting studio

A new casting studio, ‘Q Branch Bespoke Casting’ has opened in Chichester, West Sussex. Serving manufacturers, designers and workshops across the UK, Q Branch use 3D printing, scanning and wax methods to cast their models and precious metal alloys. Dan Roe has opened the studio which places emphasis on platinum…

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Diamond prices pick up after ‘disappointing’ first quarter

The diamond market was “significantly” weaker in the first quarter of the year when compared with previous figures, according to Rapaport. The report noted that retailers were “cautiously replacing their inventory”. It said that, although March had seen an improvement in prices, the Easter holidays had led to a slowing…

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Lighting specialists Parify to launch in US

Parify, which specialises in retail display and lighting for jewellers, has announced plans to expand into the US. Co-owners Andy Twigg and Scot Walker, founded the business back in 2013 when they discovered a gap in the market for LED lighting. The company has seen “impressive growth” over the past…

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De Beers sees £465m in rough diamond sales

De Beers has seen its rough diamond sales rise to $580m (£465m) in its third sales cycle of the year. The mining group’s sales grew 5% from the revised figure of $553m (£443m) in the second cycle, but was 13% lower than last year’s March sale. According to Rapaport, De…

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De Beers awarded for its ecological efforts

Diamond mining firm, the De Beers Group, has gained recognition for its ecological approach to its mining activities. Its mining operation, De Beers Consolidated Mines, was awarded with the Wildlife Ranching SA Award for ‘Biodiversity and Social Responsibility’. The judges of the awards board described De Beers as being “best-class…

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Diamond sector ‘must work together’, says De Beers chief

Bruce Cleaver – chief executive of diamond mining company De Beers – has called for greater collaboration within the diamond industry. Speaking at a reception for customers of its Global Sightholder Sales business on 17 January, Cleaver highlighted the importance of all parts of the diamond sector working together following…

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Deakin & Francis launches new LED skull cufflinks ahead of Halloween

Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer Deakin & Francis has announced the launch of a new set of LED skull cufflinks ahead of the Halloween weekend. In a choice of finishes – including rose gold satin and smooth black matte – the British brand has created a part of skull head designs, which…

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World’s largest new diamond mine opens

The world’s largest new diamond mine to open in 13 years, Gahcho Kué, was officially unveiled yesterday (Tuesday, 20 September). The mine, a joint venture venture with the De Beers Group of Companies (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to product around 54 million carats of rough diamonds…

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Forevermark announces completion of brand refresh

Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group of Companies, has completed a refresh of its global brand identity. Teaming up with marketing agency Pope Wainwright & Wykes (PWW), the new brand identity has been designed to be “digestible and accessible” for global markets and has injected increased “clarity and…

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