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- 2024 -28 AugustE-Commerce
Ebay UK expands Authenticity Guarantee to pearl jewellery
Ebay UK has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to pearl jewellery in collaboration with GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. The news comes as the marketplace saw a 30% increase in gemstone sales in the first six months of 2024. New and pre-loved pearl pieces sold for £500 and over…
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Jul- 2024 -30 JulyRetailers
Astrid and Miyu launches new Lucky Charm collection
Astrid and Miyu has launched its new Lucky Charm collection as part of its Q3 product launches. The new collection features meaningful charms and jewellery to “attract good fortune”, including a range of lucky charm motifs, such as horseshoes, clovers and pearls. As part of the collection, Astrid and Miyu’s…
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17 JulyRetailers
Tasaki expands its Balance Collection in celebration of 70th anniversary
Japanese luxury jewellery brand Tasaki is celebrating its 70th anniversary year, with the launch of new pieces to its Balance series. The designer Thakoon Panichgul first presented the Balance collection in 2010, with the pearls delicately aligned in a row to create a “minimal and modern” design. Featuring five Akoya…
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15 JulyRetailers
Yoko London hosts exclusive Italian jewellery pop-up
Yoko London has announced that it is hosting a pop-up store exclusively featuring four Italian jewellers at its Sloane Square flagship store. From 4 July to 28 August FerriFirenze, Crivelli, Mariani, and Hasbani will showcase designs, available for purchase in London for the very first time. Hasbani was founded in…
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Jun- 2024 -27 JuneDesigners
Anna Hu unveils new fall/winter collection
Anna Hu has unveiled its fall/winter collection for 2024/2025 at Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris. Tye collection is a curation of 10 creations reflecting two main themes which have been significant to the Maison’s DNA since 2007. The themes are the butterfly which is the translation of Hu in…
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25 JuneRetailers
Bradley’s pearl jewellery sales soar 20% amid Castle Howard collection launch
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has reported a 20% rise in pearl jewellery sales since April 2024. The brand said it coincided with the launch of its exclusive Pearl Collection at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard, and an increased interest at its Low Petergate boutique. The Pearl Collection…
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May- 2024 -31 MayDesigners
Kiki McDonough launches new Bridal collection
Kiki McDonough has launched its new 18-piece Pearl collection, including pendant, necklaces and earrings that feature fresh water cultured pearls set in 18ct gold. The pearls have been paired with intricate diamond motifs and blue topaz stones. These versatile pieces are suitable for brides and weddings guests. Inspired by providing…
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29 MayDesigners
Repossi unveils Antifer Chromatic collection
Repossi has announced the launch of the Antifer Chromatic collection, the latest addition to its Antifer collection. The line includes eight new creations; four pendants and four stud earrings set with ornamental stones, onyx, malachite, turquoise and mother-of- pearl. Each of these colours have been selected specifically by Repossi to…
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21 MayTrade Organisations
BAJ launches pearl threading and hanging course
The British Association of Jewellers (BAJ) has announced that it is launching a new pearl threading and hanging short course this June. During this one-day course, students will learn about the theory of pearls, gaining insight into the various types, their characteristics, and how to select the perfect pearls for…
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15 MayDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Summer 2024 collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new Summer 2024 collection. The new Summer 2024 collection is a “clear representation of a continuous pursuit of light, shape, and colour” offering four different collections: Riviera, Mini Shine, Marina Link and Summer Earrings. Riviera is inspired by the search for a…
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