Japan
Japan holds a unique place in the global jewellery trade, known for its meticulous craftsmanship, innovative design aesthetics, and growing market for both luxury and fashion jewellery. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, Japan offers opportunities in export, collaboration, and inspiration drawn from its blend of tradition and modernity. Jewellery Focus covers Japan’s influence on the trade, reporting on market trends, supplier developments, and design innovations relevant to UK professionals seeking to engage with this dynamic region.
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Feb- 2019 -4 FebruaryDesigners
Matt Aminoff reports ‘massive rise in interest and demand for pearls’
Jewellery brand Matt Aminoff has reported an increasing number of requests for both highly elaborate and unusual pieces of pearl jewellery over the past six months. According to the group, shows like ‘The Crown’ on Netflix and the recent movie release of Mary Queen of Scots has shown burgeoning demand…
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Oct- 2018 -1 OctoberFeatures
Understanding gold’s volatility
As any company reliant on a handful of large customers knows well, exposure can kill. Having a large contract pulled after investing in people or kit is a painful – and sometimes catastrophic – bump in the road. But it is not always possible to avoid this scenario – you…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Q&A with Greg Valerio
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. That’s why I formed a…
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Sep- 2018 -4 SeptemberInternational
India to overtake US as second biggest market for fine jewellery by the end of 2018
India is set to overtake US as the second biggest fine jewellery market in the world by the end of 2018. According to market research provider Euromonitor International, the Indian fine jewellery market will be worth USD $62.8bn (£48.9bn), $4bn more than US retail spend which will reach $58.6bn (£45.6bn),…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustFeatures
A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl
Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…
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28 AugustFeatures
A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry
“The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…
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23 AugustFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Muru Jewellery
What is the history of the company? We were founded in 2006 I worked for a couple of jewellery companies prior to setting up Muru before deciding to go out on my own. The context behind Muru was all about creating meaningful jewellery, we aim to create unique jewellery to…
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1 AugustFeatures
A go to guide for pearls
Pearls are in right now. Young A-listers from Hollywood and the pop world, along with royalty have put pearls centre stage. Every single pearl is unique, each one special and able to be worn in many ways, by many different types of customer. Throughout history, pearls have symbolised wealth, power,…
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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 -18 MayEconomy
Global consumer demand for jewellery hits new record high of $82bn
Global consumer demand for diamond jewellery hit a new all-time high in 2017, climbing to US$82bn (£60.7bn), according to industry insight data published by De Beers Group. The US was the main driver for the overall 2% growth for the fourth consecutive year, where positive macroeconomics and strong consumer confidence…
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