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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Apr- 2014 -9 AprilEvents
Holts Academy to celebrate apprenticeship pilot scheme success
Holts Academy has announced it will host an event celebrating the success of 14 apprentices recruited through the Holts Birmingham ‘apprenticeship pilot scheme’. The event, which will be held on May 14 at the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design, will give local employers a chance to network and find…
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Nov- 2013 -14 NovemberInternational
Signet purchases Botswana diamond polishing factory
The world’s largest jewellery retailer, Signet Jewelers, has announced the acquisition of a Botswana-based diamond polishing factory from H&A Cutting Works, a subsidiary of Exelco. The acquisition is part of the company’s plans to significantly advance its rough-diamond sourcing and manufacturing, and it described the new factory as an “important…
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Jan- 2013 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
Swatch Group acquires Harry Winston in £465 million takeover
Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch Group has acquired the luxury jewellery arm of Canada’s Harry Winston in a deal to expand into luxury bracelets, rings and necklaces.
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Dec- 2012 -12 DecemberTrade Organisations
IDMA president warns rough diamond producers
President of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) Maxim Shkadov used his first public message to address rough diamond producers, urging them to collaborate under a joint industry marketing plan.
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Jun- 2012 -1 JuneEvents
BJA launches Diamond Jubilee brooch competition
In celebration of the Diamond Jubilee, the British Jewellers' Association (BJA) has launched a competition to create a commemorative diamond brooch for the Queen.
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Jul- 2011 -5 July
BCU offering usual short course programme over the summer months
Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery has announced it will be once again running its celebrated jewellery-related short courses throughout this summer.
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