CAD
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has become an essential tool in the UK jewellery trade, transforming how jewellers, designers, and manufacturers create, prototype, and produce intricate pieces with precision and efficiency. From custom commissions to large-scale production, CAD enables professionals to streamline workflows and meet evolving consumer demands. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on CAD innovations, software developments, and practical applications, helping trade professionals stay ahead of technological advances shaping the jewellery industry.
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ approved as end point assessment organisation
The National Association of Jewellers has announced that it has been approved as an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). As a result of this the NAJ can now formally assess apprentices who have completed their Level 3 Jewellery, Silversmithing and Allied Trades. As an approved EPAO, the NAJ must ensure…
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Aug- 2022 -1 AugustManufacturers
Artisan sees ‘excellent growth’ in diamond sales
Artisan, the jewellery manufacturer based in Hatton Garden, has “far exceeded” its growth targets amid a rise in diamond sales and growth in Artisan’s mount and semi-set mount business. The diamond sales have been via Artisan’s live diamond feed from approved partners across the world, providing customers with access to…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneTrade Organisations
JewelFund opens applications for fifth year
The Jewellers Academy has announced it has opened applications for its JewelFund for its fifth year, offering jewellers a £1,000 grant to help grow their jewellery business. There are three £1,000 grants available to spend on a specific area of an applicant’s business, and successful candidates are not required to…
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Jan- 2022 -25 JanuaryAdvice
How to manufacture in the UK?
When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The…
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Oct- 2021 -25 OctoberUncategorized
Miriam Elizabeth: How to start a business during a global pandemic
Starting a business during a global pandemic in a saturated market? One could think an individual crazy, but I fell in love with this industry from the first moment I became immersed in it. The past seven years of experience within this sphere, and more specifically the latter ten months…
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneRetailers
Ernest Jones to launch ‘Thank You’ NHS support pin
Ernest Jones has announced the launch of the ‘Thank You’ Pin in support of the NHS front-line workers on Friday 2 July 2021. Created by TMB Art Metal, £10 from every sale will be donated to NHS Charities Together with the hope that the pin will raise a minimum of…
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Oct- 2020 -21 OctoberTrade Organisations
BAJ debuts Pins of Praise jewellery in support of NHS
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that the winning designs of its Pins of Praise competition are now available to purchase. All proceeds from sales of the 3D-printed brooches will go to NHS Charities Together, a membership organisation representing and supporting over 250 NHS charities. The four winning…
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Aug- 2020 -7 AugustEvents
BAJ reveals winners of NHS competition
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the winners of its Pins of Praise design competition, which was launched in support of NHS staff and volunteers as the pandemic unfolded. The competition was open to both BAJ students and the general public, and challenged participants to use CAD skills…
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberFeatures
The Manufacturing Files: Jewellery Casting Scotland
Located at the end of an 18-mile, single track road in Carradale, on the west coast of Scotland, sits Jewellery Casting Scotland, a specialist in jewellery manufacture, casting and CAD design. It has been serving the jewellery industry for over 45 years, and its remote location has not stopped the…
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustDesigners
North East gallery reveals new jewellery collection
A jewellery collection inspired by pattern, repetition and movement takes will be unveiled at a Newcastle gallery this autumn. The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery – is launching ‘Rhythm’, a new jewellery collection debuting on 6 September that spotlights the “art of rhythm”…
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