Enamelling
Enamelling is a time-honoured decorative technique in jewellery making, valued for its vibrant colours, intricate detail, and ability to enhance both fine and fashion pieces. From traditional cloisonné and champlevé methods to contemporary innovations, enamelling offers jewellers a versatile way to add artistry and individuality to designs. Jewellery Focus covers the latest trends, technical developments, and creative applications of enamelling, alongside profiles of skilled artisans, brand collections, and market demand. Our coverage equips trade professionals with insights into how enamelling can elevate craftsmanship, diversify product ranges, and appeal to design-conscious customers.
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberFeatures
Getting the Most from your Hallmark
While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a marketing tool. Not only does it provide provenance, but it can also be used as a mechanism to commemorate special occasions or events; yet many people still don not understand…
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May- 2018 -31 MayAppointments
British Society of Enamellers appoints new vice-chair
The British Society of Enamellers (BSOE) has appointed silversmith and enameller Monika Kamycka as vice-chair. She is skilled in ‘Plique-a-Jour’ enamelling, a technique which allows the enamel to become translucent, and is an advocate of enamelling education and promotion. Kamycka, who also owns the jewellery brand Mona Pink, said: “I’m…
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Apr- 2018 -25 AprilEvents
Last chance to see Goldsmiths’ ‘Hidden Treasures’ exhibition
Goldsmith’s ‘Hidden Treasures’ exhibition showcasing at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell is set to close on the 3 May. The exhibition brings together for the first-time works ranging from decorative pieces of jewellery and silverware to objets d’art, created by some of the most ‘eminent and respected craftspeople in the…
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Jul- 2017 -10 JulyDesigners
MonaPink to bring Luminous collection to IJL debut
For its debut at this year’s IJL, MonaPink will be showcasing colourful enamelled Lumious collection. The range is aimed at people “who love the asymmetrical look” and consists of single earrings. Inspired by Art Nouveau, each piece is handmade by the brand’s owner Monika Kamycka. The pieces are environmentally-friendly, created…
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Apr- 2017 -18 AprilDesigners
Independent gallery launches Nottingham Jewellery School
The Focus Gallery in Nottingham has launched a new jewellery school to teach skills to local designer-makers. The gallery hopes that the new ‘Nottingham Jewellery School’ will help local jewellers “brush up on existing skills and engage their creativity”. With the official Opening on 6 May, the first day will…
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Apr- 2016 -4 AprilAuctions
Bonhams to auction jewels owned by an Indian royal family
A collection of jewels owned by an Indian royal family is set to go under the hammer, with the top piece set to sell for up to £70,000. The collection, which will be auctioned by Bonhams at its Indian and Islamic sale in Bond Street on 19 April, is owned…
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Jun- 2015 -10 JuneDesigners
Weston Beamor launches ‘Staffordshire Hoard’ collection
Birmingham casting house and CAD specialist Weston Beamor has released a collection of jewellery based on ‘The Staffordshire Hoard’. The Hoard is a collection of over 4,000 Anglo-Saxon treasure objects in gold and silver which was found in a field near Lichfield, Staffordshire, in 2009. The pieces are now jointly…
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Mar- 2015 -12 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to stage jewellery careers event
London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall will host what it claims is the UK’s ‘biggest’ careers event for students of jewellery and allied trades. Make Your Mark, which will be hosted on April 17 and 18, follows on from its inaugural event last year which attracted over 800 students from across the British…
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Apr- 2014 -9 AprilEvents
Holts Academy to celebrate apprenticeship pilot scheme success
Holts Academy has announced it will host an event celebrating the success of 14 apprentices recruited through the Holts Birmingham ‘apprenticeship pilot scheme’. The event, which will be held on May 14 at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, will give local employers a chance to network and find…
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Mar- 2014 -14 MarchDesigners
ARCHIVE: An interview with acclaimed designer Theo Fennell
We caught up with London-based jewellery designer THEO FENNELL, whose flamboyant pieces caught the eye of one Elton John decades ago. Here, he ruminates on what it takes to be successful, and how the industry has changed. Give us a potted history of your career and how you got to where you…
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