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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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradley’s Jewellers’ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…
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Apr- 2022 -21 AprilDesigners
Renné Jewellery debuts two new ring collections
Sustainable jewellery brand, Renné Jewellery, has unveiled two new ring collections: Iota and Zeta. The first of the two new rings, Iota, was designed to be “small but mighty” with bright colours designed to be stacked alongside each other. The second ring style, Zeta, refers to the sixth letter of…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchRetailers
SVP Jewellery presents adjustable ring collection
SVP Jewellery has launched its latest expandable ring collection, ‘The Audie Collection’, comprising 6mm trillion hand-cut gemstones. The collection features a labradorite stone to help “trigger new ideas leading to transformation” and “encourages new adventures”, and it is made for Scorpios and Leos. It also features a rose quartz stone…
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Jan- 2022 -18 JanuaryRetailers
Alice van Cal introduces The Birthstone Collection
Jewellery designer Alice van Cal has introduced its new initiative named ‘The Birthstone Collection’ where every month of 2022 a new piece or capsule collection will be launched featuring the birthstone of the month. For the February Birthstone, it has put together a collection that includes all its new creations…
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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberRetailers
Maya Gemstones adds four new pieces to Sonya Collection
Maya Gemstones has announced that four new pieces are being added to its Sonya Collection, each with the brand’s signature ‘Maya cut’ diamond in the centre. This month sees pendants and rings in red and aqua being added to the collection. As with the previous pieces in the Sonya Collection,…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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12 NovemberRetailers
The Alkemistry launches ‘Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up at Selfridges London
London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, is launching ‘The Alkemistry Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up in Selfridges London, on 1 November 2021. The pop-up will focus on the brand’s crystal collections, Cinta and Iqra, and shoppers will be able to explore The Alkemistry’s personalisation table where the team will be creating bespoke…
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Aug- 2021 -18 AugustProduct Launches
H&T launches trio of new jewellery collections
H&T Pawnbrokers has launched a trio of new jewellery products, namely its wellness, twinning, and 22ct gold collections. The new ranges will be released to accompany the group’s pre-owned jewellery selection, growing H&T’s service offerings. Designed to appeal to a broad audience, the pieces will be offered across the group’s…
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Jul- 2021 -13 JulyRetailers
W Hamond teams up with Emma Stothard on new collection
Jeweller W Hamond has teamed up with Whitby sculptor Emma Stothard to launch the new Silver Darlings collection. The new collection of silver pieces, designed by Stothard, is unisex and features necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and a keyring. Stothard is known for her wire and willow sculptures of animals, which…
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Feb- 2021 -11 FebruaryDesigners
Le Vian launches exclusive Symbols of Protection range
Le Vian has announced the launch of a new range, entitled ‘Symbols of Protection’, which has launched exclusively at Kay Jewellers. The “uplifting” collection was reportedly created in response to the coronavirus pandemic, and features “different iterations and interpretations on the theme of protection”. It has reportedly been selling “extremely…
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