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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Apr- 2021 -16 AprilAppointments
The Alkemistry launches female apprenticeship scheme
The Alkemistry, an independent fine jeweller, has launched an apprentice training scheme for female jewellery designers. The year-long programme will provide apprentices with both practical skills and personal development to kick start their career in jewellery design. Three female employees have been selected for the scheme, which is intended to…
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Feb- 2021 -3 FebruaryEvents
BAJ launches online masterclass series
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be hosting a series of online masterclasses, which will be available to all BAJ students for free. Masterclasses will be made available via Zoom and will cover a wide variety of topics related to jewellery making and production. The jewellery…
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2 FebruaryProduct Launches
De Beers Group launches ReSet Forever Love collection
De Beers Group has announced it is to launch a new collection named ReSet Forever Love designed by three emerging jewellery designers later this year. The jewellery collection, which includes rings, necklaces and a brooch, incorporates rough and polished diamonds from the group, ranging from 0.3 to 1.3 carats. Each…
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Jan- 2021 -20 JanuaryEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company hires new head for 2021 fair
The Goldsmiths’ Company has appointed Matthew Burgess to be the new head of its 2021 fair, covering for Harriet Scott who is on maternity leave. Burgess, a digital engagement and arts professional, has previously worked with leading Mayfair galleries, artists and museums in the UK, as well as around the…
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Nov- 2020 -19 NovemberCelebrities
Indria Scott named as face of De Beers’ ReSet Collective
Indria Scott has been named as the new face of De Beers Group’s ReSet Collective campaign. The “eco-conscious” model will front the campaign that will showcase five pendants created to celebrate sustainability in the diamond industry. The ReSet Collective includes five leading US jewellery designers – Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon,…
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Oct- 2020 -5 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers launches ReSet initiative
De Beers Group has announced the launch of Reset, a new initiative by the diamond company to engage in conversations with jewellery designers around sustainability and to promote the positive impact of natural diamonds. The ReSet Collection launches today (5 October) and is a collaboration with five leading US designers,…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyTips
How local jewellers are proving their resilience amidst Covid-19
As COVID-19 continues to affect people across the world, retail stores and shops remain shutdown and businesses continue to go bankrupt. For independent jewellery designers who are also faced with the same challenges, they have no choice but to look for other ways to earn revenue just like everyone else.…
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22 JulyEvents
Gemworld Munich will go ahead in October
Gemworld Munich is set to go ahead this autumn, taking place between 30 October and 1 November. The announcement comes after the Bavarian State Government confirmed that trade fairs could still go ahead from 1 September with appropriate safety and hygiene measures in place. Organisers said they had “prepared for…
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May- 2020 -1 MayCoronavirus
Pandemic ‘adversely impacting’ designers, says GC and DC
The ongoing pandemic is “adversely” impacting designer-makers across the UK, according to a recent survey carried out by The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GC and DC). In response to the survey, the council is now set to announce a series of new initiatives to “support, connect and inspire isolated…
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Apr- 2020 -28 AprilCoronavirus
IJL extends deadline for KickStart applications
The IJL has announced that its deadline for online applications for the IJL KickStart mentorship competition has now been extended to 1 June in light of the ongoing pandemic. Andy Ventris, IJL show director, said: “Extending the deadline is to ensure that we are giving all designers who wish to…
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