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Australia is a key player in the global jewellery trade, known for its rich resources of precious metals and gemstones, including opals, diamonds, and gold, as well as its growing market for luxury and fashion jewellery. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, Australia offers opportunities in sourcing, export, and collaboration, alongside insights into consumer trends shaped by its vibrant domestic industry. Jewellery Focus covers Australia-related developments, from mining and supply chain updates to market trends and trade relationships relevant to UK professionals.

  • Dec- 2018 -
    10 December
    FeaturesLowe & Sons reopening – A grand return

    Lowe & Sons reopening – A grand return

    “It’s part of the local heritage, and when we closed down I was getting phone calls from Australia, America and France, from clients whose families have been dealing with us for over 100 years,” says Kevin Parry, the newly reinstated part-time manager of the recently reopened Lowe & Sons jewellery…

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  • Nov- 2018 -
    20 November
    FeaturesBrand Profile – Freedom to Exist

    Brand Profile – Freedom to Exist

    Tell me how you started your watch brand? Around five years ago Kirsty and I met working for Habitat, and then we both joined Made.com and moved to China. I think the experience of working at successful startup made us really want to do our own thing. Since we had…

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  • 14 November
    Voice On The HighstreetVoice on the High Street – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

    Voice on the High Street – Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery

    Give us some background about Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery began in 1998, but moved into its first studio in the North Hertfordshire village of Weston in 2000. In 2004, after a period of growth, the company moved into its newly converted Tudor barn in Halls Green,…

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  • Oct- 2018 -
    1 October
    FeaturesQ&A with Greg Valerio

    Q&A with Greg Valerio

    Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. That’s why I formed a…

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  • Aug- 2018 -
    31 August
    FeaturesA glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl

    A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl

    Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…

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  • 28 August
    FeaturesA magical world arrives in the jewellery industry

    A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry

    “The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…

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  • 14 August
    FeaturesWhy are South Sea Pearls special?

    Why are South Sea Pearls special?

    You wouldn’t think to look at them they had a lot in common. But there’s the undeniable beauty, their magical lustre (or soul) and then there’s the power. The power they possess to really arouse us to admire their beauty and to appreciate how they were produced. It can take…

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  • 6 August
    UncategorizedFirst Look – Luca Jouel

    First Look – Luca Jouel

    Tell us a bit about the company, its history and background? Luca Jouel is a boutique Australian fine jewellery brand offering beautiful custom designed and made pieces that celebrate a sophisticated yet organic beauty. Luca Jouel is a proud member of the prestigious community of luxury lifestyle brands bearing the…

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  • 1 August
    FeaturesA go to guide for pearls

    A go to guide for pearls

    Pearls are in right now. Young A-listers from Hollywood and the pop world, along with royalty have put pearls centre stage. Every single pearl is unique, each one special and able to be worn in many ways, by many different types of customer. Throughout history, pearls have symbolised wealth, power,…

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  • Jul- 2018 -
    4 July
    EventsJNA Awards 2018 draws record number of entries

    JNA Awards 2018 draws record number of entries

    The seventh edition of the JNA Awards, has announced that a record-breaking number of 127 entries across 12 categories has been received. Organised by UBM Asia, the JNA Awards recognises best business practices, excellence and innovation in the international jewellery and gemstone industry. UBM said that fifty-six of those submissions…

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