Necklace
Necklaces remain a core product category in the jewellery trade, combining timeless appeal with opportunities for innovation in design and materials. For UK jewellers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, understanding trends in necklace styles, gemstone usage, and consumer preferences is key to driving sales and staying competitive. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on necklaces, including product launches, market insights, supply chain developments, and retail strategies to support professionals across the sector.
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May- 2017 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
Tiffany Faces Backlash Over ‘Political’ Trump Letter
Tiffany & Co faced a backlash from some of its customers after publishing a letter addressed to US president Donald Trump on its Facebook page. The letter – laid out in the Tiffany brand colours – read: “Dear President Trump, We’re still in for bold climate action. Please keep the…
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5 MayCrime
Historic Roman jewellery stolen from York shop
Police have released CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a theft at a York-based jewellery shop. Distinctive, historic jewellery was stolen from The Red House Antique Centre in Duncombe Place. The incident happened at 9.55am on Saturday 22 April 2017. Police say…
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Feb- 2017 -20 FebruaryAuctions
Jewellery from best-selling author Jackie Collins to go under the hammer
Jewellery owned by the late best-selling author Jackie Collins is set to be sold at auction later this year. The collection of jewels will include a 6.04-carat diamond and platinum ring estimated at $100,000 (£80,000)-$150,000 (£120,000); an Art Deco diamond, emerald, stone and platinum necklace at $40,000 (£32,000)-$50,000 (£40,000); and…
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Dec- 2016 -6 DecemberCrime
Jewellery worth £35,000 stolen from Gainsborough jewellers
Jewellery worth £35,000 was stolen from a jewellers in Gainsborough during a Christmas-lights switch on event in the town. The theft took place at some point between 7.30pm and 8pm on Friday 18 November, when a diamond necklace and five diamond rings were stolen from Stanley Hunt Jewellers in Marshalls…
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Nov- 2016 -21 NovemberEvents
Orkney-based student wins jewellery design competition
A student from the Orkney islands, Scotland, is set to have her range of contemporary jewellery designs brought to life after winning a competition. Historic Environment Scotland partnered with Orkney-based jewellery manufacturer, Ortak, to challenge students across the country to design a range of jewellery inspired by Maeshowe Chambered Cairn…
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Sep- 2016 -7 SeptemberDesigners
Cred Jewellery celebrates 20th anniversary with new collection
Cred Jewellery is celebrating the 20th anniversary since its founding this month with the launch of a new ‘Nouveau’ collection. Cred – which was the first UK jeweller to use Fairtrade silver, first to have a transparent supply chain and first to use known origin gold – said it has…
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Jul- 2016 -18 JulyDesigners
Carat hosts charity event in aid of iPAN
Fashion jewellery brand Carat partnered with TV presenter and model Melanie Sykes last Tuesday (12 July) to host a charity event in aid of iPAN (International Pre- Autistic Network). The event, which took place at Carat’s recently refurbished flagship store in London’s Covent Garden, also saw Sykes’ fellow TV presenters…
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11 JulyCrime
Thieves steal £14,000 from Suffolk pawnbrokers after chiselling through wall
Thieves have made off with jewellery worth around £14,500 from a Suffolk jewellers after reportedly chiselling through a brick wall. Around two or three thieves broke into an area behind a neighbouring pet shop on Bevan Street in Lowestoft, before spending an hour chiselling through a solid brick wall to…
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Jun- 2016 -28 JuneEvents
Jacobs the Jewellers names ‘Young Designer’ award winners
Reading-based Jacobs the Jewellers has announced the winners of its annual ‘Young Designer’ competition. The competition, which is held in association with the Bishopsland Educational Trust, HS Walsh and the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths, saw four young jewellery designers at Bishopsland – a jewellery design postgraduate course provider – showcase…
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23 JuneDesigners
Millennials to drive jewellery trends in 2017
Millennials and the merging of polarities – the attraction of complementary opposites – is driving jewellery trends for 2017. In its latest Gem Visions Trend Directions 2017, Swarovski claims that millennials are driving jewellery trends through their philosophy of merging polarities, such as art vs science, natural vs manmade, young…
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