Jewellery Design
Jewellery design lies at the heart of the UK trade, driving innovation, setting trends, and shaping consumer demand across the industry. For jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, staying ahead of evolving styles, materials, and techniques is vital to maintaining a competitive edge. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage on jewellery design, including insights into emerging trends, technological innovations such as CAD and 3D printing, designer profiles, and business strategies that support creativity and commercial success.
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Aug- 2019 -1 AugustDesigners
Annoushka Ducas announces winner of CSM Graduate Award
British jewellery designer Annoushka Ducas has announced the 2019 winner of the Annoushka Award for Outstanding Design in partnership with Central St Martins. For the fourth year running Ducas presented her award for Outstanding Design to a BA jewellery design graduate who has displayed “real ingenuity and creativity through their…
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Jul- 2019 -18 JulyEvents
David M Robinson announces inaugural Jewellery Design Awards
Jewellers David M Robinson has announced the launch of its inaugural DMR Jewellery Design Awards, in celebration of its 50th anniversary. In order to enter, schools are invited to design a necklace inspired by the theme of ‘family’, and the competition will be split across two categories, awarding a prize…
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15 JulyAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Craft & Design Council appoints new chairman
The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC&DC) has appointed Peter Crump, the MD of UK jewellery design and manufacturing company Vipa Designs, as its new chairman for the next two years. Taking over from retiring chairman Andy Putland, Crump said he is “excited” to commence his new role and put…
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Jun- 2019 -21 JuneQ&A Sessions
E-commerce Handbook: Louise Sinclair
1.Give me a brief description of your business? Louise Sinclair Jewellery offers both bespoke fine jewellery and commissioned pieces to a private clientele alongside an e commerce website with ready-to-wear collections of timeless pieces inspired by modern lifestyles. It is a brand with roots that go deep into the world…
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18 JuneRetailers
Swarovski UK receives royal warrant
Jewellery brand Swarovski UK has received a royal warrant as a manufacturer and supplier of crystals by her Majesty The Queen. The “prestigious” warrant was granted to Nadja Swarovski, on behalf of Swarovski, in recognition of the company’s commitment to the highest standards of service, quality and excellence. According to…
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17 JuneEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers launches Young Designer competition 2019
Jacobs the Jewellers, Reading’s oldest independent jewellery retailer, has announced the start of its annual Young Designer competition, with 2019 seeing the largest field of entrants in its five-year history. The four-week event based in the jewellers Reading store features live craft demonstrations and a VIP winners’ event at 2.30pm…
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May- 2019 -13 MayFeatures
What do changing gender norms mean for the jewellery industry?
After a January that lasted about a decade, it feels like we’ve raced through the year and collided into spring with its promise of longer days, lighter moods and renewed energy. With spring comes the Met Gala, held on the first Monday of May, which punctuates the time of year…
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13 MayRetailers
Swarovski launches new design initiative with Central Saint Martins
Swarovski has launched its inaugural Conscious Design programme in collaboration with Central Saint Martins, UAL. Swarovski’s Conscious Design initiative is focused on how the company can “inspire others to spark positive change in the world” by motivating the next generation of designers to create their products and collections responsibly, and…
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10 MayProduct Launches
W&W Jewellery creates ring to mark 50th anniversary of moon landing
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, W&W Jewellery has taken inspiration from antique jewellery and atomic post-war design to create its new The Celestial Ring. Interweaving “historical and cosmic influences”, the innovative ring combines a vintage jewellery aesthetic, upcycled old cut diamonds and a contemporary geometric…
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7 MayDesigners
Azza Fahmy Jewellery to launch pop up shop at Harrods
Luxury jewellery design house, Azza Fahmy, has announced plans to open its first London pop up shop in the Knightsbridge department store, Harrods. The month long pop up which opens on 1 June forms part of Harrods new and exclusive showcase presentation of unique jewellery from around the world, including…
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