Pearl
Pearls hold a unique place in the jewellery trade, celebrated for their elegance and versatility in both classic and contemporary designs. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding pearl trends, sourcing challenges, and consumer preferences is essential to capitalising on this enduring material. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on pearls, including market insights, ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, product launches, and innovations in design that keep pearls relevant in today’s market.
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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustAuctions
Austro-Hungarian necklace raises funds for Alzheimer’s Society
An Austro-Hungarian necklace has been sold at Fellows Auctioneers for £900 on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Society. The late 19th Century neo-Renaissance enamel and gem-set necklace “soared” above its initial £600 to £800 estimate and received over 30 bids in Fellows’ Jewellery Sale. It featured as Lot 29 in the…
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11 AugustProduct Launches
Rotary Watches marks 125th anniversary with new release
Rotary Watches is marking its 125th anniversary with the launch of its new Ultra Slim timepieces. Ultra Slim is one of the principal collections from Rotary Watches. The slim timepiece has a 5.7mm of case profile, alongside “sophisticated” design details. The new collection was influenced by Rotary’s past vintage designs.…
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4 AugustEvents
BAJ announces Alighieri competition winners
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the winners of its design competition in collaboration with London-based jewellery brand Alighieri. The competition’s brief challenged students to design pieces inspired by the opening lines of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, The Divine Comedy. According to Alighieri, the quality of submissions was…
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Jul- 2020 -10 JulyTips
Ten classic jewellery staples you should own
Putting on some jewellery is the best way to spice up an outfit and express your tastes. Maybe you’re going for understated elegance with a nice black dress and your favourite heels—but adding a little pop to your ensemble with some chandelier earrings can accentuate that further. Maybe you can’t…
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2 JulyNews
Hublot launches limited edition timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of its new Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Capri timepiece. The bright blue watch has been created as a limited edition timepiece, with only 30 pieces made. It is available exclusively in the group’s boutique on Capri island, which opened in 2017. The design was…
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1 JulyFeatures
Pearl farmers and the climate change fight
As shelter-in-place orders are lifted and clothing, jewellery and other fashion industry companies cautiously head back to work, experts predict the Covid-19 pandemic will convince industry leaders to join the fight on climate change. One CEO hopes a global drop in CO₂ emissions along with the inspiring story of ocean-loving…
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Jun- 2020 -22 JuneEvents
Hong Kong jewellery shows postponed until 2021
The HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show and the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show have been postponed until next year in light of ongoing travel restrictions. The shows were initially scheduled to take place in March. In light of the escalating pandemic, however, organisers announced that…
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5 JuneFeatures
The rarest pearl of all – The Cozumel Pearl
Kokichi Mikimoto, founder of the famous Akoya Pearls, always used to say “Never give up and always keep working, and someday you will have results”. This motto is the heart and soul of Cozumel Pearl Farm in the Mexican Caribbean. Not known for pearling, the Caribbean has drawn world renowned…
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May- 2020 -7 MayCoronavirus
Birmingham Assay Office reopens gem lab amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Birmingham Assay Office has re-opened its gem lab and is now fully operational three days a week amid the Covid-19 crisis. Like many other businesses, the Birmingham Assay Office temporarily closed its doors on Tuesday 24 March for three weeks as stipulated by the government, but last month hallmarking…
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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilDesigners
Olivia & Pearl partners with MediaVision
Olivia & Pearl announced it has appointed MediaVision to execute a new marketing plan with a “mission to bring pearl jewellery to a new generation”. The appointment comes ahead of the contemporary brand’s focus on strengthening its ecommerce platform and online reach. Its brief is to establish the brand as…
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