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- 2017 -20 JanuaryEvents
BCU students shortlisted in Weston Beamor design competition
Weston Beamor has announced the three Birmingham City University (BCU) students shortlisted to win the company’s annual design competition. Three second year students studying for a Higher National Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing at BCU’s School of Jewellery were shortlisted for the Live Project, after being given the brief to…
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Jul- 2016 -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 -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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Feb- 2016 -23 FebruaryRetailers
Jersey Pearl sales jump 39% after creative Valentine’s campaign
Jewellery designer and retailer Jersey Pearl has reported a surge in sales over the Valentine’s Day period, following an innovative marketing campaign. The jewellers ‘Share the Love’ campaign, which culminated with an artist-lead window display, lead to a “peak in footfall” and a 39% increase in sales in the week…
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Jan- 2016 -11 JanuaryWatch Focus
Blancpain launches limited-edition Valentine’s Day watch
Luxury watch brand Blancpain has announced the launch of a limited-edition version of its historic Ladybird model for Valentine’s Day. The iconic model in Blancpain’s Women collection since it was first created in 1956, Ladybird was named as the world’s smallest round watch at the time of its launch. The…
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Dec- 2015 -18 DecemberEvents
SPONSORED: Top Drawer fashion jewellery exhibitors
Listed below is a selection of jewellery exhibitors at the upcoming Top Drawer exhibition which will take place between 17 and 19 January next year, compiled by the organiser of the event – Clarion Events. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Industrial Jewellery Fashion | Stand: 528 Sector: Fashion Product Categories:…
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10 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Hatton Garden heist site ‘could become a museum’
The site of the Hatton Garden jewellery raid earlier this year could become a museum commemorating the heist, according to the new owner of the vaults. The 88-90 Hatton Garden Safe Deposit is currently believed to be considering options after it was picked up on a long-lease by property millionaire…
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Nov- 2015 -5 NovemberAuctions
Margaret Thatcher’s jewellery to be auctioned by Christie’s
Auction house Christie’s is set to auction a collection of jewellery owned by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Some 350 historic and personal lots will be offered across two sales by the auction house. A flagship auction will present 150 lots and take place in London at Christie’s headquarters on…
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Oct- 2015 -27 OctoberAppointments
Dix Noonan Webb enters jewellery market with Bonhams hires
International coins and medals specialists Dix Noonan Webb is entering the jewellery market with two Bonhams hires briefed to launch a new jewellery department. The new division will open for business on 11 November 2015, headed up by Frances Noble (assisted by Laura Smith), both of whom join from Bonhams. The new…
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May- 2015 -14 MayTaking Stock
Goldmajor
Goldmajor – one of the largest suppliers of amber in the UK – has unveiled its new collection of marcasite jewellery. The collections include a Chinese-style colour infused enamel and marcasite pendant with a freshwater pearl, a marcasite brooch styled with a Celtic twist, along with a range of earrings…
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