Polishing
Polishing is an essential process in jewellery production and maintenance, ensuring pieces achieve the desired finish and retain their appeal for consumers. For UK jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, mastering polishing techniques and staying updated on advancements in equipment and materials is key to delivering quality and efficiency. Jewellery Focus covers polishing trends, tool innovations, and best practices, providing trade professionals with insights to enhance craftsmanship and operational performance in this critical area.
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Jun- 2016 -21 JuneManufacturers
Stephen Betts Group acquires Unity Wedding Bands
Precious metal specialist Stephen Betts Group has announced the acquisition of wedding band manufacturer Unity Wedding Bands. The sale will put Betts Metal Sales (BMS) in full control of all aspects of the manufacturing process for its wedding rings, as well as bringing a dedicated team of skilled, innovative designers…
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May- 2016 -31 MayQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Betts Metals
Following the company’s acquisition of Sutton Tools, we stopped by the company’s base in Birmingham and spoke to Rosannah Fellows, operations and marketing manager, to find out more. Give us a quick summary of Betts Metals’ history. Betts Metal Sales is a member of the Stephen Betts Group. The original family…
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Jan- 2016 -26 JanuaryEconomy
De Beers sells £380m worth of diamonds in first sale of 2016
De Beers has announced it sold $540m (£380m) worth of rough diamonds in the first sales cycle of 2016 – more than doubling the value achieved in the final sales cycle of 2015. The company, which holds 10 sales cycles each year, said that the sales achieved was a “significant”…
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Aug- 2015 -11 AugustWatch Focus
Backes & Strauss opens Mayfair boutique
Backes & Strauss, which specialises in diamond watches, has announced the opening of a new boutique store in London’s Mayfair. The store, which is located on Grosvenor Street, will showcase timepieces from the brand’s Duchess, Renaissance, Royal Jester and Victoria collections. Alongside the timepieces, the store will also house historical…
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Jun- 2015 -17 JuneProduct Launches
Serendipity Diamonds launches CanadaMark diamond engagement rings
Serendipity Diamonds, a UK-based diamond and jewellery supplier, has added traceable, ethically-sourced CanadaMark diamond engagement rings as part of its offering. The company said it created its first 100% traceable diamond engagement ring commission earlier this month – using a combination of Fairtrade Gold and CanadaMark diamonds. CanadaMark diamonds are…
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May- 2015 -12 MayAnalysis
FEATURE: Focus on – Casting
There have been great technological changes in the casting industry in recent years. After the latest announcement of 3D printing jewellery by Argos, and the introduction of laser-sintering machines that ‘print’ jewellery directly in precious metal, TOM DAVIS looks at where the industry is heading In recent years the casting…
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Mar- 2015 -23 MarchUncategorized
#MeatFreeWeek – Meet the firm making ‘vegan’ jewellery
Today the hashtag #MeatFreeWeek is trending on Twitter, prompting Jewellery Focus to seek out jewellery companies that align themselves with a vegan and/or vegetarian philosophy. Initially sceptical that there would exist such a company, we were pleasantly surprised to discover German goldsmith Kerstin Laibach, which produces jewellery according to a…
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Oct- 2014 -20 OctoberDesigners
London Jewellery Workshop launches six-month diploma course in Shoreditch
The London Jewellery Workshop has launched a self-certified six month diploma course in Shoreditch, London. The course, which starts in January 2015, is run by Nina Gilbey, who has been a silversmith and teacher for over 20 years. The Workshop said: “This new diploma offers students something completely different from…
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3 OctoberDesigners
Lolo & Galago in talks to trial precious metal 3D printer
Fine jewellery brand Lolo and Galago is currently in early stage talks about working with a Swiss company which can 3D print jewellery using gold instead of wax or resin. The brand is discussing the possibility of a direct-from-print collection, with pieces finished using traditional methods. The process would mean…
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Jun- 2014 -17 JuneEvents
Graff to showcase rare gemstones and diamonds at Paris event
Graff Diamonds is set to showcase its collection, featuring extremely rare diamonds and gemstones, at this year’s La Biennale Des Antiquaires in Paris. Graff will showcase both emerald and sapphire pieces in their collection, including a ‘dramatic’ necklace with richly coloured clusters of sapphire beads entwined with Pavѐ diamond leaves…
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