Precious Metal

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…

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Saying ‘Yes’ to platinum

Platinum has been successfully marketed as the ultimate precious metal and has proved relatively resilient to recent financial turmoil. Volume…

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Goldsmiths’ Company Charity to fund new Cambridge research in precious metals

The Goldsmiths’ Company Charity is to support three new PhD studentships at Cambridge University in order to advance research in…

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Here’s what CAD/CAM has already done to the jewellery industry

Given how fast 3D printing and jewellery CAD technology have been changing since these questions were first asked at an…

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Farado Design launches ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’

Farado Design has launched the ‘Knot an Engagement Ring’ – a knot proposal ring for partners who wish to propose…

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Missing opportunities in bespoke manufacturing

Time was when many high street retailers would have had their own in-house jewellers who could undertake repairs, alter existing…

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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…

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Company Q&A: Domino

Tell us about the history of Domino Domino is part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group which also includes the…

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Male Jewellery – The state of the market

“You only have to look at the ubiquity of tattoos to understand how much men want to express their personality…

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IJL to showcase first direct precious metal 3D printing system

International Jewellery London (IJL) will be showcasing the first direct precious metal 3D printing system which allows jewellers to quickly…

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