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- 2014 -6 MayEditor's Blog
Need to escape an awful date? There’s a pendant for that.
The Daily Mail reported last week that a company is now producing a necklace/bracelet that links to your phone via Bluetooth and when pressed, can give you a ‘fake’ call to get you out of a sticky spot such as a bad date or a boring lunch. Imagine the conversation…
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2 MayAnalysis
FEATURE: The End of the Gold Rush
The gold price has stabilised, and the slump in gold hallmarking has bottomed out. And now that the commodity traders are losing interest, MICHAEL NORTHCOTT asks whether the scrap-buying craze has caused any lasting change to the market. Two very significant trends have appeared that will likely have a profound…
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Apr- 2014 -22 AprilInternational
$21m blue diamond up for auction at Christie’s
Auction house Christie’s has announced the sale of the largest flawless vivid blue diamond in the world, ‘The Blue’ estimated to fetch $21m (£12m) at auction. The diamond, which weighs 13.22 carats, will lead Christie’s auction of Magnificent Jewels to be held in Geneva on May 14. The gem will…
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Mar- 2014 -14 MarchDesigners
ARCHIVE: An interview with acclaimed designer Theo Fennell
We caught up with London-based jewellery designer THEO FENNELL, whose flamboyant pieces caught the eye of one Elton John decades ago. Here, he ruminates on what it takes to be successful, and how the industry has changed. Give us a potted history of your career and how you got to where you…
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Jan- 2014 -14 JanuaryAnalysis
COMMENT: What Makes Diamonds So Desirable?
If there is one store in a shopping centre that never fails to have people gathered outside the window, excitedly pointing and wishfully stating which piece they would buy if they had the money, it is the jewellery shop. Savvy jewellers know that placing sparkling diamond rings, earrings, pendants and…
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9 JanuaryTaking Stock
Gecko to showcase new season ranges at Spring Fair
Leading jewellery supplier Gecko are delighted to announce that they will be showcasing seven collections at the Jewellery & Watch Show Birmingham. Gecko’s new season ranges (catering across the board for men, women and children) arrive from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and not to be missed collections…
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Nov- 2013 -28 NovemberCelebrities
Thomas Sabo unveils new ambassador
Georgia May Jagger has been named as the new face of Thomas Sabo, modelling in the company’s latest campaign. Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, posed wearing the new Karma collection showcasing the company’s 72 piece range, which consists of beads representing positive energy and fortune, and a…
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5 NovemberManufacturers
Winners of Tivon Design Competition announced
Tivon Fine Jewellery has announced the winners of its inaugural International Design Competition. The competition was launched in August of this year, calling for any amateur or professional designers to submit designs via the firm’s official Facebook page. The winning design would then be made up by Tivon and exhibited…
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Jul- 2013 -30 JulyCelebrities
Cookson releases Bowie necklace ‘how-to’ guide
Jewellery chain Cookson Gold has taken inspiration from David Bowie for a new jewellery-making how-to guide. Bowie fans can use the guide to create their own necklace inspired by the star’s legendary glam rock look with flamboyant colours, bold patterns and Ziggy-style star-shaped beads. With ten easy steps, accompanied by…
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Jun- 2013 -18 JuneEvents
Wongs Jewellers sponsors Liverpool Football Club gala
The Liverpool Former Players Association recently hosted a gala awards dinner at the Hilton hotel to honour players from across the decades, with the event being sponsored by Wongs Jewellers.
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