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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Jan- 2019 -18 JanuaryFeatures
Special Focus: Christopher Anderson
Award-winning designer Christopher Anderson introduces an exciting and original new collection with breathtaking Pietra Dura inlay. Originating in ancient Rome and travelling later to Persia, Pietra Dura craftsman were brought to Agra, India in the 16th Century to decorate the building of the Taj Mahal. Settling in Agra there over…
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18 JanuaryFeatures
The history of marcasite jewellery
The effect of film and television on fashion trends is well documented, and the recent surge in popularity for marcasite is no exception. Many attribute its sales growth the two main points: ITV’s Downton Abbey has featured characters wearing marcasite jewellery as part of their signature look, and some key…
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3 JanuaryAuctions
‘Landmark year’ of jewellery sales for Sotheby’s
Auctioneers Sotheby’s recorded a ‘landmark year’ for jewellery sales in 2018, with worldwide sales totaling $414m (£328m) for the year. Worldwide watch sales totalled $88.5m (£70.2m), up 60% on 2017 ($55.4m), with 55% of the bids for watches being placed online (42% for jewellery sales). The number of jewels sold…
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Dec- 2018 -21 DecemberDesigners
Raw Pearls to launch pearl training videos for sales teams
Award-winning pearl jewellery supplier, Raw Pearls is to launch a series of pearl training videos for retail sales teams. Raw Pearls has curated seminars with what was Holts Academy in London and has also given in-store team training by appointment with their retailers. Raw Pearls said the release of the…
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Nov- 2018 -26 NovemberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Clive Ranger
Tell us about Clive Ranger Jewellery. Clive Ranger is a small family owned business that started up in 1977, but was taken over last year by our former manager, Carl Parry. We pride ourselves on old fashioned customer service and continue to manufacture our own diamond rings so our jewellery…
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16 NovemberDesigners
Raw Pearls celebrates diamond and pearl range success with exclusive offer
Raw Pearls is celebrating the success of its new diamond and pearl range by launching an upcoming exclusive offer for its customers to mark the occasion. The group will be offering its customers a 10% discount on any order from its diamond and pearl collection, which will run from the…
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13 NovemberFeatures
The importance of gift wrapping
When I first worked in my family store, Zell Brothers, in Portland, Oregon I knew how important the beauty of our gift wrapping was to the image of our store. My aunt and two other ladies made beautiful full bows of all sizes. The maroon ribbons had an elegant effect…
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Sep- 2018 -12 SeptemberQ&A Sessions
Three-Minute Interview: Wilson’s Restringing Service
Describe yourself in three words? Hard-working, honest and friendly. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I never knew what I wanted to be whilst at school, I just knew I wanted to work and earn money. I took a secretarial job straight from…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustFeatures
A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl
Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…
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24 AugustEvents
Raw Pearls showcases extended range in new brochure
Pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls will be launching its new extended range brochure at this year’s IJL show in September. The new brochure includes over 800 products and additional photography which is also available for use for customers. Director Miranda Raw said “It’s our most comprehensive brochure yet, designed with…
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