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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Jun- 2018 -8 JuneEvents
Birmingham City University reproduces historic American coin for Trump
Birmingham City University has reproduced a 227-year-old coin that will be presented to US President Donald Trump. The coin is to commemorate Birmingham hosting the annual British-American Business Council (BABC) transatlantic conference this week. The event at the University’s Royal Birmingham Conservatoire on 7 June will welcome delegates from all…
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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 -25 JanuaryDesigners
Cadfolio launches unique shaped wedding ring service
Digital design firm Cadfolio has launched a new service that allows retailers to design custom made wedding rings for customers. Ryan Edkins, founder of Cadfolio, said the demand for custom shaped wedding rings is growing due to the “increase in unique engagement ring designs” being purchased by “couples looking for…
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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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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Adam Jacobs
Name: Adam Jacobs, Jacobs the Jewellers Location: Reading Year established: 1948 Number of staff: 9 Website: www.jacobsthejewellers.com When was Jacobs the Jewellers founded? In 1948 Douglas and Jean Jacobs opened ‘Douglas Jacobs’ on the King’s Road in Reading, initially selling a hand-picked selection of second hand silver and jewellery. They…
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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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13 JulyDesigners
Weston Beamor offers ‘Bespoke in Action’ at IJL
Weston Beamor will be demonstrating its services by creating customers’ bespoke pieces using CAD design, 3D printing and traditional hand finishing, live, at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). Richard Vinten, a specialist CAD designer, will be working on the stand throughout the show to demonstrate how a rough sketch…
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Jun- 2017 -6 JuneDesigners
Katy Tromans unveils Alice in Wonderland inspired collection
Katy Tromans has unveiled her jewellery collection Alice, which has been inspired by the Alice in Wonderland story. Alice, draws on inspiration from both the book and the recent film ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’. The Weston Beamer 3D technician and CAD designer believes the collection “captures her audience’s attention”…
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Apr- 2017 -25 AprilDesigners
GVUK releases upgraded CAD program
Software distributor GVUK has released its newest upgrade of its CAD program, Matrix 9 by Gemvision. The firm says the software, which was first released over 16 years ago, is “packed with new time-saving features”. The Matrix 9 incorporates features such as wrapping patterns on a surface and organic modelling…
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19 AprilDesigners
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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