Manufacturers
Manufacturers are the backbone of the UK jewellery trade, transforming raw materials into finished pieces that drive the retail and wholesale markets. For jewellers, suppliers, and designers, understanding the manufacturing landscape is key to sourcing quality products and staying ahead of trends in production techniques and materials. Jewellery Focus delivers specialist coverage on manufacturers, including business updates, innovations in technology and craftsmanship, supply chain developments, and insights into sustainability and ethical practices shaping the sector.
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Oct- 2019 -3 OctoberAppointments
Edinburgh Assay Officeโs CEO assumes international chairman role
The Edinburgh Assay Officeโs chief executive and master, Scott Walter, will take up the role of chairman of the Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM) at the end of November. Walter held previous roles within the Convention sitting on the Standing Technical committee and…
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Sep- 2019 -20 SeptemberProduct Launches
Everledger launches new version of its blockchain platform
Everledger, the digital transparency company, has launched version 2.0 of its blockchain platform. The Everledger platform provides increasing levels of transparency across complex and regulated supply chains. Founded in 2015, Everledger creates solutions that harness the benefits of blockchain in tandem with other cutting edge technologies, such as AI and…
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6 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NAJ launches new initiative to promote UK jewellery
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has launched its โlong-awaitedโ campaign to promote jewellery and allied products made in the UK. The scheme entitled โCreated in the UKโ champions British manufacturing, and is designed for both suppliers and retailers, whether NAJ members or not. Launched at the International Jewellery London…
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Aug- 2019 -20 AugustManufacturer Files
Manufacturer Files: Bailey of Sheffield
Scott Bailey, founder of jewellery manufacturer Bailey of Sheffield, explains how the journey of the business all started with โยฃ25,000 raised on Kickstarter in April 2016โ. He says it โwasn’t really about the cashโ at the time, but about โmaking a name for ourselvesโ on the internet and all around…
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May- 2019 -31 MayInternational
GIA adds country of origin reports for coloured diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added natural coloured diamonds to its GIA Diamond Origin Report Service. The group said the โinnovativeโ service, announced on March 28, scientifically matches faceted D-to-Z and now natural coloured diamonds to their original rough to confirm the gemโs country of origin. The GIA…
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8 MayManufacturer Files
Manufacturer files: W J Sutton
โW J Sutton was founded by William Josiah (W J) Sutton, who was the son of a jewellerโ, says Kenneth Sutton, W J Suttonโs great-grandson and director of the Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler. โHe realised his passion for jewellery whilst studying for his metallurgy degree and so he followed…
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Apr- 2019 -24 AprilAppointments
International Diamond Council elects new leadership
The International Diamond Council (IDC) has appointed Julien Drybooms as its new chairman, and Pol van der Steen as vice chairman. The IDC was established in 1975 to provide the WFDB and the IDMA with a set of universally accepted standards of nomenclature for polished diamonds within the international diamond…
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9 AprilAppointments
RJC appoints Iris Van der Veken as new executive director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), has appointed Iris Van der Veken as its next executive director, effective immediately. The standard setting and certification body said Van der Veken has wide-ranging international experience in the diamond, gold, jewellery and fashion industries. She is also the first woman to become the organisationโs…
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3 AprilManufacturers
Waltons of Caversham joins the Hallmark Jewellers Group
Jewellery retailer Waltons of Caversham has joined as the latest member of the Hallmark Jewellers Group (THJ). THJ is an independent jewellery buying group, currently consisting of over 40 retail jewellers with shops established throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 1986 and currently chaired by Harvey Morgan of Harveys the…
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Mar- 2019 -7 MarchDesigners
Reservoir Timepieces launches Longbridge Collection
Watch designer Reservoir has launched its new Longbridge Collection, inspired by famous car manufacturers that settled in Longbridge, England. The Longbridge Club Rose Gold features an 18ct rose gold case and a satin polished finish, โcomplementedโ by a burnished-brown alligator strap, in homage to the saddlery of English clubs from…
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