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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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair names Zaha Hadids’s favourites
Organisers at the Goldsmiths’ Fair have revealed the 21 pieces of work chosen by renowned architect, Zaha Hadid. The selection of work will be named ‘Zaha Hadid Selects’. David Mills, the Goldsmiths’ Company head of communications, said: “Drawing on her cutting-edge design aesthetic, our first guest curator, Zaha Hadid, has…
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Jun- 2014 -16 JuneNews
Birmingham first year jewellery student selected for Argos range
A first-year jewellery student at Birmingham City University (BCU) has been chosen by Argos to produce an exclusive jewellery collection. Ruth Hallows, aged 32 from Darlington, County Durham, beat off competition from 48 other students from the School of Jewellery, part of BCU, with her ‘Pearl Swirl’ collection. She said:…
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Apr- 2014 -10 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair to feature 170 leading designers
The Goldsmiths’ Fair will showcase 170 leading designer-makers as well as sporting a radical new look when it returns on September 22. The exhibition, which comprises of an array of contemporary jewellery and silver, will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London and will showcase newly completed masterpieces from…
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryEvents
CARAT* hails record number of customers at Spring Fair
Wholesale jewellery brand CARAT* says it expects its growth this year to surpass that of 2013, thanks to a strong order book and a successful exhibition and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The firm said it had welcomed “record numbers new and existing customers” onto its stand during the five-day event,…
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Jul- 2013 -16 JulyEvents
Raw Pearls to sponsor special award at GCDCA 2014
The Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards 2014 will feature a new pearl design award sponsored by Raw Pearls. The Raw Pearls Special Award will seek to encourage and reward the innovative use of pearls within contemporary fine jewellery design. The winner will need to showcase them in modern style…
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Jun- 2013 -3 JuneDesigners
Claudia Bradby wins IJL award for commercial vision
Claudia Bradby Jewellery, a first time exhibitor at International Jewellery London (IJL) this coming September, has been announced as winner of the prestigious Editor’s Choice award for its new ‘Essentials’ range.
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Apr- 2013 -5 AprilEvents
Bonhams to auction the jewels of Cynthia Mosley
Bonhams will auction off a number of jewellery pieces that once belonged to Cynthia Mosley at its fine jewellery sale on 24 April.
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Feb- 2013 -7 FebruaryEvents
Raw Pearls and Holts Academy collaborate for pearl seminar
Raw Pearls and Holts Academy of Jewellery have teamed up to produce a seminar that will provide an overview of pearls for industry workers.
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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberEvents
Pippa Middleton helps W&W Jewellery celebrate best of the brand
Pippa Middleton was among the big names in attendance at a recent W&W Jewellery event celebrating the best of the brand’s bespoke pieces.
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13 NovemberRetailers
Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event
Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in London’s trendy Knightsbridge – hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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