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Mounting

Mounting refers to the process of securely setting gemstones into jewellery designs—a critical phase in production that affects durability, aesthetics, and long-term value. From prong and bezel settings to invisible and tension mounts, the choice and execution of mounting techniques influence both the visual appeal and wearability of finished pieces. Jewellery Focus delivers trade-focused insights into mounting practices across the UK industry, covering advances in setting technology, workshop skill requirements, CAD and casting integration, material choices, quality control, and mounting trends in both fine and fashion jewellery. Our coverage supports bench jewellers, manufacturers, designers, and retailers in refining their craftsmanship, improving product longevity, and elevating design execution standards in line with market expectations.

Mounting

Mounting refers to the process of securely setting gemstones into jewellery designs—a critical phase in production that affects durability, aesthetics, and long-term value. From prong and bezel settings to invisible and tension mounts, the choice and execution of mounting techniques influence both the visual appeal and wearability of finished pieces. Jewellery Focus delivers trade-focused insights into mounting practices across the UK industry, covering advances in setting technology, workshop skill requirements, CAD and casting integration, material choices, quality control, and mounting trends in both fine and fashion jewellery. Our coverage supports bench jewellers, manufacturers, designers, and retailers in refining their craftsmanship, improving product longevity, and elevating design execution standards in line with market expectations.

Ted Baker hanging by a thread amid £58m balance sheet black hole

If you have shares in Ted Baker, you are probably not having a good morning. The price has…

CMJ revenue plummets 41% but profit returns

The Company of Master Jewellers’ revenues have fallen by 42% according to its latest…

Trade Insight: L’atelier De Pino Spitaleri

Pino Spitaleri, 36, was born in Belgium, and has been around stones and diamonds ever since…

Making finance more engaging

An engagement ring is one of the most exciting purchases many individuals (or couples) can…

Women’s Jewellery Network announces new ambassadors

The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has announced its new cohort of ambassadors.

Brand Q&A: AG Mounts

How was AG Mounts founded? I established the company in 1996. We manufacture and design…

A question of integrity

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader…

Retail footfall takes a hit with Scotland showing sharpest decline

Footfall in January decreased by 1.6% year-on-year, showing a deeper decrease than the rate…

Second winner of Goldsmiths’ New Design Award named

London-based jeweller Sonia Cheadle has won the Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Best New Design Award…
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