Italy
Italy is a global leader in jewellery design and manufacturing, renowned for its craftsmanship, innovation, and influence on international trends. For UK jewellers, wholesalers, and suppliers, Italian brands and manufacturers are key partners in sourcing high-quality pieces and staying ahead of style movements. Jewellery Focus covers Italy’s impact on the trade, reporting on Italian jewellery fairs, brand developments, supply chain connections, and design trends shaping UK market opportunities. Our insights help professionals understand and leverage Italy’s pivotal role in the global jewellery industry.
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Apr- 2019 -18 AprilFeatures
How the jewellery industry can sparkle online
The watch and fine jewellery industry continues to sparkle. According to a report from McKinsey, annual global sales are expected to grow at a healthy rate of 5 to 6% each year, totaling €250bn (£213bn) by 2020. Moreover, jewellery sales in particular are growing at a faster rate than any…
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Mar- 2019 -1 MarchEvents
ROUNDUP: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in full swing
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five-day show (28 Feb to 4 March) has attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and…
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Feb- 2019 -22 FebruarySponsored
Picchiotti reveals new Xpandable Collection
Founded 52 years ago, Picchiotti is today Italy’s preeminent fine jeweler and one of the most respected names in the world of fine jewelry. To reach that pinnacle means, by definition, to innovate – to merge designers, the new technology and precision, and old-world craftsmanship with its skills and artisans.…
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8 FebruaryDesigners
Timex Group to develop and distribute CT Scuderia watches
Timex Group’s Swiss Luxury Division has announced an agreement for the development and distribution of CT Scuderia watches. Designed by Italian watchmaker Enrico Margaritelli, CT Scuderia, founded in 2013, is directly inspired by 1950s Italy and the café racer lifestyle. According to the group the watches are a “union of…
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7 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Brand Q&A: Sepanta Design
What’s your background and how did you get into the industry? We started Sepanta in 2014. Both my partner and I come from an architectural background but we always had a passion for creating jewellery pieces. It was a Christmas day that we sat down and decided we needed make…
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Oct- 2018 -8 OctoberFeatures
Are jewellery trade shows dying?
“A different rhythm and a different approach is needed. In this new context, annual watch fairs, as they exist today, no longer make much sense. This does not mean that they should disappear, but, it is necessary that they reinvent themselves, responding appropriately to the current situation and demonstrating more…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberBrand Profiles
BRAND PROFILE: Buckley London
Please give us a bit of background of the history of the company, who founded it, when, what is their career background? Since the inception of Buckley London in 1989, founder and owner Adrian Buckley has had one aim – to design and manufacture the best quality fashion and costume…
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Aug- 2018 -10 AugustAdvice
Are online-only auctions the future?
The internet puts the world at our fingertips and e-commerce means we no longer have to leave the house for required goods. As trust in trading on the internet grows, higher quality, luxury goods are becoming more readily available and people are less worried when it comes to making high…
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Jul- 2018 -4 JulyEvents
JNA Awards 2018 draws record number of entries
The seventh edition of the JNA Awards, has announced that a record-breaking number of 127 entries across 12 categories has been received. Organised by UBM Asia, the JNA Awards recognises best business practices, excellence and innovation in the international jewellery and gemstone industry. UBM said that fifty-six of those submissions…
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May- 2018 -31 MayEditor's Blog
High street health
Two interesting things struck me in our news coverage this month. First a new selling feature on photo-sharing social media app, Instagram, was ignored by more than 80% of retailers in its first week. A new ‘Shopping’ feature was rolled out to business accounts in the UK, as well as…
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