Plating
Plating is a vital process in the jewellery trade, allowing jewellers, designers, and manufacturers to enhance the appearance, durability, and value of their pieces. From gold and rhodium to innovative eco-friendly alternatives, advances in plating techniques continue to shape production standards and consumer expectations. Jewellery Focus provides insights into plating technologies, supplier innovations, and best practices, helping trade professionals stay informed on developments that impact quality, sustainability, and operational efficiency.
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Sep- 2020 -28 SeptemberDesigners
Ania Haie extends Pearl of Wisdom collection
Ania Haie has announced a new extension to its Pearl of Wisdom collection, following on from the launch of its two autumn/winter collections, Spike It Up and Midnight Fever. Initially launched earlier this year as a smaller capsule collection, the pieces received an “incredible response” from customers and retailers. In…
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2 SeptemberDesigners
Movado Group secures Calvin Klein deal
Movado Group has announced that it has entered into a license agreement with Calvin Klein, Inc, for the design, product development, distribution and marketing of Swiss made and fashion timepieces, as well as fashion jewellery. The agreement will commence in January 2022 and has an initial term of five years.…
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Jul- 2020 -21 JulyProduct Launches
ChloBo launches rainbow bracelet
UK jewellery brand ChloBo has announced the launch of its new ‘Cute Charm Rainbow Bracelet’. The rainbow bracelet is available in 925 sterling silver and gold plating; silver is retailing at £69 and gold is retailing at £105. ChloBo said: “These troubling times have shaken the world, its storm has…
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Feb- 2020 -12 FebruaryTips
Is gold jewellery coming back in style in 2020
Not all that glistens is gold, but when it comes to the jewellery industry, gold pieces have cemented its lifetime mark in the fashion landscape. Jewellery is a transformative accessory that can elevate any outfit or style – be it to add a bold touch to minimalistic ensembles or support…
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Jul- 2019 -12 JulyBrand Profiles
My Store: Alex Monroe Jewellery
Alex Monroe Jewellery was founded by its eponymous owner over 30 years ago after training at the Sir John Cass School of Art in London, launching his first collection in 1987. All of Monroe’s work is handmade in England from metals that are 60% recycled and 40% virgin, the virgin…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilBusinesses For Sale
Business for sale: Gem World Jewellers – £60,000 leasehold
A very long established fully functioning Jewellery Shop in prestigious Westbourne Bournemouth. This has a fantastic reputation and clientele base built up over the last 25 years and only selling due to a sudden serious medical condition coupled with retirement. This rare opportunity will include all fixtures and fittings and…
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Nov- 2018 -22 NovemberFeatures
What is x-ray fluorescence testing?
The change in the UK jewellery market during the past 15 years has been dramatic and irreversible. Items made outside the UK now outnumber UK manufactured articles by about nine to one and there has been a significant increase in silver and mixed metal articles and those which are hollow…
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16 NovemberFeatures
Saying ‘Yes’ to platinum
Platinum has been successfully marketed as the ultimate precious metal and has proved relatively resilient to recent financial turmoil. Volume in the platinum market is very much driven by the bridal market and it has fared slightly better than gold and silver. Platinum is firmly established as the luxury option…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberFeatures
What is composable jewellery?
Creating your own unique look has long been an important part of the fashion industry for decades, from copying the fashion style of Marilyn Monroe to wearing the latest items of clothing from David Beckham, people around the world strive to wear what’s ‘on-trend’. Consumers use fashion, and its various…
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25 SeptemberFeatures
Getting the Most from your Hallmark
While the hallmark is regarded as the oldest form of consumer protection, it can also be used creatively as a marketing tool. Not only does it provide provenance, but it can also be used as a mechanism to commemorate special occasions or events; yet many people still don not understand…
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