Chains
Chains are a core component of the jewellery trade, essential for both standalone pieces and as part of necklaces, bracelets, and other designs. For UK jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding trends in chain styles, materials, and consumer preferences is key to meeting market demand. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage on chains, including product launches, design innovations, manufacturing techniques, and insights into supply chain and sourcing developments that affect this vital category.
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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberRetailers
CME launches Italian Style collection
CME has launched its Italian Style jewellery collection which includes a specially curated selection of pieces from CME’s suppliers in Italy. The collection includes sterling silver earrings, necklaces, chains, bracelets and anklets, with yellow plated pieces available. CME has been sourcing from both large and small suppliers in Italy since…
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberDesigners
Renné Jewellery launches Beaded Bracelets collection
Renné Jewellery has launched its most recent collection, the Beaded Bracelets, with each bracelet created with a 14-carat gold filled bead and Moonstone beads that come in “vibrant colours” to complement varied looks. Stones included in the collection are ammonite, kunzite, apatite, black tourmaline, chalcedony, chrysoprase, golden jade, morganite, and…
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12 SeptemberNews
Lucy Quartermaine secures RJC Certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that silver jewellery brand, Lucy Quartermaine, has achieved Certification against its 2019 Code of Practices (COP). The RJC COP is the global standard for the responsible jewellery and watch industry, focusing on business ethics and responsible supply chains. Lucy Quartermaine’s COP covers all…
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5 SeptemberRetailers
CME launches new children’s range
CME has introduced its exclusive new children’s range with pieces set to be released in October, including pendants, bangles, and earrings featuring a small crown, heart, or angel. The ‘Princess’ set has the potential for pieces to be personalised by engraving or combining with symbols like birthstones. Ducks, bees, butterflies,…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustEvents
Vicenzaoro September: Over a thousand exhibiting brands and top industry voices
Over a thousand exhibiting brands will be from 9th to 13th September at Vicenzaoro September, the international gold and jewellery show organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) to be held at Vicenza Exhibition Centre accompanied by VO Vintage (9th – 11th September). Speakers at the next edition will include key figures from the industry. The authoritative voices of entrepreneurs, institutions, thought leaders and key global…
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30 AugustRetailers
Store closures drop to lowest rate in seven years
Store closures have stabilised to the lowest rate in over seven years, with 6,146 store closures in H1 2022 (-30%) year-on-year from multiple retail operators, compared to 3,888 openings (+11%). According to PwC’s latest Store Openings and Closures report for H1 2022, there were 34 closures, 21 openings, and a…
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2 AugustFeatures
Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope
Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…
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Jul- 2022 -13 JulyRetailers
Cost of living crisis starts to impact sales, BRC finds
On a total basis, sales decreased by 1.0% in June, against an increase of 10.4% in June 2021, according to the latest figures from BRC’s sales monitor. This is below the three-month average decline of 0.8% and the 12-month average growth of 3.0%. UK retail sales decreased 1.3% on a…
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Jun- 2022 -29 JuneDesigners
Dior launches new Dior Color collection
Dior has launched its new collection Color Dior, designed by Victoire de Castellane. The new collection utilises a mesh composed of the initials CD detailing a new range of chains, available in three parures. Parures include gold featuring rounds of coluor such as yellow, orange, red, parma, pink, violet, French…
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13 JuneProduct Launches
Brilliant Earth launches men’s fine jewellery collection
Brilliant Earth Group, Inc. has launched a men’s fine jewellery collection, building upon the brand’s signature men’s wedding bands, featuring 93% recycled gold and 99.8% recycled silver. The 22-piece collection features an assortment of cable chains, engravable pendant, engravable cufflinks, and ID bracelets. Each gemstone and precious metal is ethically…
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