Jewellery Designers
Jewellery designers are at the heart of the UK trade, driving creativity, innovation, and brand identity across both independent and commercial sectors. From emerging talents to established names, designers shape collections that respond to consumer trends and set new directions for the industry. Jewellery Focus provides extensive coverage on jewellery designers, including profiles, design trends, market insights, and business strategies that help trade professionals understand their influence on retail, manufacturing, and supply chains.
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneNews
First diamond verification showcase to take place in London
The London Diamond Bourse in collaboration with the Natural Diamond Council will be hosting the first ever London Assure Showcase of diamond verification instruments. The event will take place in London and will run from June 20 until July 29. The six-week event will take place at the London Diamond…
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14 JuneFeatures
Laings: what’s next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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Mar- 2022 -22 MarchAppointments
Pure London appoints head of jewellery to support growth
Pure London, the UK’s trade fashion buying event, has announced the appointment of Andrew Martyniuk as Head of Jewellery to support the growth of its newly created Pure Jewel space. Martyniuk has years of experience in the jewellery industry and he will be a “key driver” in developing the jewellery…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryDesigners
John Lewis announces partnership with Bright Young Gems
The John Lewis Partnership has announced it has joined the Bright Young Gems 2022 mentoring scheme to support graduating jewellery designers. Bright Young Gems, now in its sixteenth year, provides a mentoring platform for the jewellery industry to discover and nurture new talent whilst providing the winners with their first…
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Oct- 2021 -5 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Paola De Luca on sustainability programme
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a new collaboration with luxury analyst Paola De Luca, to deliver three complementary course programmes about sustainability, recycling and responsible materials management to jewellery designers around the world. The webinar modules, endorsed by the RJC, will take place on 20 October, 3 November and…
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Sep- 2021 -15 SeptemberRetailers
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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Aug- 2021 -9 AugustAuctions
Sotheby’s to exhibit Black jewellery designers pieces this September
Sotheby’s has announced that it will stage a selling exhibition dedicated to showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Black jewellery designers from 17 to 26 September 2021. The “Brilliant and Black: A Jewellery Renaissance” exhibition will feature approximately 60 pieces by 21 of “leading” Black jewellery designers, including custom-made jewels…
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Jun- 2021 -16 JuneRetailers
Selfidges partners with La Maison Couture on sustainability project
Selfridges has announced it has joined forces with ethical fine jewellery boutique, La Maison Couture to revolutionise the way customers shop by championing positive impact luxury fine and fashion jewellery brands. Last year, Selfridges launched its Project Earth initiative which builds on the industrial steps that the department store has…
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7 JuneEvents
Bright Young Gems extends entry deadline by one week
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring initiative has extended its closing date for entries by one week due to a number of requests from colleges. The scheme, which acted as a part of International Jewellery London (IJL) prior to the pandemic, has moved the entry deadline from 6 June to…
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May- 2021 -14 MayAuctions
Art Deco Cartier brooch to sell at first Chiswick Auction of 2021
A rare Art Deco Cartier brooch will lead the Chiswick Auctions first major auction of this year. The Art Deco Cartier diamond and rock crystal lapel brooch was formerly owned by the New York socialite Miss Mary Augusta McCagg. With its Indian influence and monochrome colour palette, the item is…
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