3D Printing
3D printing is transforming the jewellery industry by enabling faster prototyping, intricate design capabilities, and more efficient production workflows. From wax models for casting to direct metal printing, the technology is now embedded across the supply chain—from bespoke designers to large-scale manufacturers. Jewellery Focus covers the commercial impact of 3D printing within the UK trade, including equipment advancements, material innovations, adoption trends, training and skills, and the evolving role of digital design in retail and wholesale operations. Our reporting helps jewellers, CAD designers, and production teams understand how to leverage additive manufacturing for creative freedom, cost efficiency, and competitive advantage.
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Oct- 2018 -26 OctoberFeatures
Here’s what CAD/CAM has already done to the jewellery industry
Given how fast 3D printing and jewellery CAD technology have been changing since these questions were first asked at an IJL talk in 2006, I think every UK business should be aware of how far jewellery CAD/CAM has grown since that time. For starters, CAD is no longer changing the…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Watchmaker teams up with Cardiff University for 3D printed timepiece
A south Yorkshire watchmaker has teamed up Cardiff University to harness the power of 3D printing to create a new timepiece. PARC – an academic and industry partnership based at Cardiff Business School – explored and used 3D printing (3DP) as an innovative technology for Guy Holland’s Doncaster-based watch business,…
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberQ&A Sessions
Voice on the High Street: David Clark
Tell us about WE Clark & Son’s history WE Clark & Son has a fantastic history, with its roots now going back four generations within the same family. WE Clark established his jewellery shop in Lewes, East Sussex in 1919 after marrying a beautiful hat model and deciding Lewes was…
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6 SeptemberFeatures
Company Q&A: Domino
Tell us about the history of Domino Domino is part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group which also includes the casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company Weston Beamor, and the fashion, silver and gold jewellery company Gecko. Although the group dates back to 1947, Domino was created in the…
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Jul- 2018 -31 JulyAppointments
Weston Beamor strengthens 3D print and bespoke teams
Weston Beamor has strengthened its 3D print and bespoke teams due to an increase in customer demand for personalised jewellery. Sarah Parry, who graduated from Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery, joined the company at the beginning of July and will work alongside Daniella Webb in the 3D Printing team.…
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27 JulyEvents
IJL to showcase first direct precious metal 3D printing system
International Jewellery London (IJL) will be showcasing the first direct precious metal 3D printing system which allows jewellers to quickly create complex jewellery. Known as 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, powdered precious metal is melted layer by layer using a laser. The technology is being developed by Cooksongold (part of…
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Mar- 2018 -28 MarchAppointments
Weston Beamor names Ed Hole new business manager
Weston Beamor has announced that its current head of CAD Design and 3D Printing, Ed Hole has been promoted to the role of business manager for the bespoke precious metals casting, 3D printing and production division. Hole has worked at Weston Beamor for more than 14 years, joining the team…
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Jan- 2018 -16 JanuaryManufacturers
Weston Beamor reaffirms ‘Ethical Jewellery business of the Year’ title
The ‘Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year’ award winner, Weston Beamor, has continued its good work with every member of its customer team becoming a Fairtrade Gold Sales Ambassador. Each member of the 12-strong customer facing team at Weston Beamor has successfully completed the Fairtrade Foundation’s online ‘Fairtrade Gold Sales…
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Sep- 2017 -5 SeptemberDesigners
Oddical named Designer to Watch at IJL
Farrah Al-Dujaili, the designer for Oddical, has been given the ‘Designer to Watch’ Editors’ Choice Award at this year’s International Jewellery London show. A panel of industry magazine and digital editors praised the designer-maker and IJL 2017 KickStarter for her brand Oddical, which uses 3D printing techniques, plastics, precious metals…
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Jul- 2017 -25 JulyEvents
Nicolle Gavin wins Weston Beamor prize at New Designers
Nicolle Gavin, a 2017 graduate in Jewellery and Silversmithing from Glasgow School of Art, has won the Weston Beamor prize for the best use of CAD combined with casting and hand-finishing techniques at the New Designers Exhibition. Gavin’s work, ‘Order in Chaos’, drew on inspiration from the aesthetics of crystal…
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