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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Apr- 2022 -21 AprilDesigners
Renné Jewellery debuts two new ring collections
Sustainable jewellery brand, Renné Jewellery, has unveiled two new ring collections: Iota and Zeta. The first of the two new rings, Iota, was designed to be “small but mighty” with bright colours designed to be stacked alongside each other. The second ring style, Zeta, refers to the sixth letter of…
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6 AprilRetailers
Royal Mint debuts into jewellery market with unisex collection
The Royal Mint’s newly launched lifestyle brand, 886, has unveiled its debut line of in-house fine jewellery with a unisex collection which uses gold recovered from electronic waste. Designed by creative director Dominic Jones, the debut collection features classic hoop earrings, T-bar chains, bands, studs, traditional signet rings and cuffs.…
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1 AprilRetailers
Lubrusan Studio calls for Russian diamond boycott
Lebrusan Studio has called on the jewellery industry to join in taking an active stance against Russian conflict diamonds. The global diamond industry is worth tens of billions of dollars, and Russia – the world’s leading diamond producer – accounts for around 30% of that market. The majority of Russian…
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Mar- 2022 -11 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions to the organisation amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The NDC said its board of directors of the Natural Diamond Council received Alrosa’s decision to suspend its membership last…
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7 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa steps down from Responsible Jewellery Council board
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Alrosa has voluntarily stepped down from its position as vice-chair, temporarily leaving the board of directors. The decision was communicated to the RJC board of directors during the meeting on March 3rd. The RJC said Alrosa “stays committed” to the RJC’s standards…
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Feb- 2022 -23 FebruaryRetailers
New report indicates extent of high street challenge, says Bira
A report released by PwC about a study on how the high street is fairing shows how “challenging the high street continues to be”, according to The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira). The report, released this week, highlighted how store closures for chains and multiples slowed versus the last two…
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18 FebruaryEvents
Over 1,000 brands confirmed for March Vicenzaoro
More than 1,000 exhibiting brands will be taking part at Vicenzaoro 2022, the international gold and jewellery show organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, to be held at Vicenza Expo Centre from 17-21 March 2022. The trade show said the dates will be the “first chance” for Europe to…
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Jan- 2022 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Lebrusan Studio raises £1,000 for anti-child labour campaign
Ethical jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has relaunched its anti-child labour fundraiser, having raised £1,000 for the Global March Against Child Labour. The London and Brighton-based jeweller spent six months gathering funds for the Global March. It offered rewards in exchange for donations, including pairs of hand-crafted silver filigree stud earrings…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberRetailers
Auree to debut on Liberty’s online shop
Jewellery brand Auree will debut a selection of pieces from various collections on department store Liberty’s online shop. A curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings priced from £30. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion for Auree, who set…
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2 DecemberRetailers
Lebrusan Studio launches Blunt Blades exhibit
Lebrusan Studio has lifted the curtain on a new contemporary art exhibition, Blunt Blades, which features jewellery created from the confiscated weapons. On display are a set of 275 rings cast in recycled metal which represents the number of knife homicides in England and Wales from 2019 to 2020. The…
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