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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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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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Jana Reinhardt
How did you get into jewellery? I saw an advert for a jewellery apprenticeship near my hometown in Germany. It was really tough – I almost quit several times – [I] got my apprenticeship and studied jewellery design before qualifying as a master goldsmith in 2003. Shortly after that, I…
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Nov- 2017 -8 NovemberDesigners
ChloBo releases its Christmas capsule collection
British jewellery brand, ChloBo is set to launch First Snowflake, a Christmas jewellery capsule inspired by the romance of the festive season. This new capsule features four charms including the silver puffed heart with bow charm, the bell, and the snowflake which hangs on a diamond cut chain. The Christmas…
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Oct- 2017 -5 OctoberDesigners
Lola Rose partners with Future Dreams to support breast cancer
Lola Rose has partnered with the charity Future Dreams to support breast cancer. The jewellery brand has released a Rose Pink Quartzite slider bracelet made in sterling silver with rhodium plating, with an adjustable slider engraved with the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon. In addition to the slider bracelet Lola Rose…
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Aug- 2017 -24 AugustDesigners
Watchshop.com adds Christina Jewelry to its portfolio
Watchshop.com has added a new jewellery collection to their portfolio with the acquisition of Danish brand Christina Jewelry. With more than 100 pieces available at Watchshop.com, Christina Jewelry was founded by Christina Hembo, who began her design career with Swiss made watches including two editions worn by the Queen and…
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Jul- 2017 -4 JulyProduct Launches
ChloBo unveils its summer capsule collection
Boho brand ChloBo is set to launch its summer jewellery ‘capsule’, Under The Palms, inspired by catwalk fashion. Under The Palms features eight handmade pieces, made with 925 sterling silver and rose gold plating. The different charms in the collection include a pineapple, flamingo, palm tree heart and a re-designed…
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Jun- 2017 -15 JuneDesigners
Swarovski unveils new Remix range
Swarovski has unveiled its new Remix collection as part of its AW17 releases. The new range features bracelets with invisible magnetic closures which can be continuously added to. The pieces can be customised and lengthened to be worn as wraparound bracelets, necklaces, or body chains. It is made to appeal…
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