Quartz
Quartz is a key material in the jewellery industry, valued for its versatility, durability and wide range of aesthetic applications. From fine jewellery pieces to affordable fashion collections, quartz is used by designers and manufacturers to offer customers elegant and accessible options. At Jewellery Focus, our coverage of quartz explores its role across the supply chain, including sourcing updates, innovations in cutting and setting techniques, market trends, and its popularity among consumers. We report on how independent jewellers, retail chains, and wholesalers are leveraging quartz in their collections, as well as regulatory considerations, sustainability efforts, and insights from leading brands working with this timeless material.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyDesigners
Anabela Chan launches Fruit Gems Collection
Anabela Chan has announced the launch of her Fruit Gems Collection which combines science and art to create colourful jewels featuring gemstones synthesised from natural fruit and vegetable waste. Chan stated that Fruit Gems has been developed in response to the amount of food wasted annually across the world. The…
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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchDesigners
Pomellato launches Nudo 2025 collection
Pomellato has expanded its Nudo range with the launch of Nudo 2025, featuring four collections namely Nudo Goes Mini, Nudo Toi et Moi, Nudo High Jewellery, and A Classic Is Born. Launched in 2001, the original Nudo design combines Pomellato’s goldsmith artistry with a visionary approach to gemstones, featuring the…
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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches Cocktail Collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of the new limited edition collection, Cocktail. The collection, available from the beginning of November, consists of a large necklace, a ring, a bracelet and a pair of pendant earrings, all limited to 100 pieces each. Each creation is crafted in sterling silver, using…
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Fall-Winter 2024 collections
Giovanni Raspini will launch its new Fall-Winter 2024 collections on 11 September. The new range features four collections, namely Eden, Blade, Daisy and Loop. The Eden collection showcases classic nature-inspired creations that already in the past have “defined the brand’s visual identity, now enriched with vibrant colours”. The silver, emerging…
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Jun- 2024 -19 JuneRetailers
Rachel Jackson partners with Nicola Coughlan to launch charity necklace
British jewellery brand Rachel Jackson has collaborated with Bridgerton star Nicola Coughlan on a heart-shaped necklace to raise money for Choose Love. Founded in 2015, Choose Love is a UK-based organisation which provides humanitarian aid to, and advocates for, refugees and displaced people around the world. Coughlan has been a…
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May- 2024 -15 MayDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Summer 2024 collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new Summer 2024 collection. The new Summer 2024 collection is a “clear representation of a continuous pursuit of light, shape, and colour” offering four different collections: Riviera, Mini Shine, Marina Link and Summer Earrings. Riviera is inspired by the search for a…
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Apr- 2024 -19 AprilDesigners
Yoko London reveals new pearl creations
Yoko London has revealed a collection of new pearl creations at the Haute Jewels Geneva 2024 trade show. One of these collections is the Cleopatra Collection, inspired by “ancient Egypt’s enduring beauty and grandeur”. Each piece includes an array of gemstones including sapphires, onyx, emeralds, quartz and opals paired with…
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchDesigners
Karina Brez adds crystal pendants to the Cowgirl LUV collection
Karina Brez has unveiled the latest additions to its beloved Cowgirl LUV collection. The necklaces, named “Faith,” “Chance,” and “Destiny,” each symbolise a different aspect of the future. “Faith” represents unwavering belief, serving as a beacon of hope and trust. “Chance” embodies the serendipitous moments and opportunities that align with…
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15 MarchDesigners
BAJ partners with Martin’s Gems
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced a new partnership with UKFCG-certified advance cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. Prinsloo has generously provided BAJ’s Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his hand-cut gemstones, including varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz. Each learner…
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Feb- 2024 -20 FebruaryRetailers
Giovanni Raspini launches new Spring/Summer 2024 collections
Giovanni Raspini is set to launch its new Spring/Summer 2024 collections on 21 February. For the new collections, the jewellery group is offering a new “contemporary” and “stylistic” approach of the figurative and animalier figures. This Spring/Summer edition consists of five collections: Colour Rings, Blossom, Mini Drops, Coral and Mini…
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