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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Oct- 2017 -16 OctoberDesigners
Kiki McDonough to launch Special Editions range
Kiki McDonough will release her latest collection named Special Editions next month. In the range, the designer presents earrings, necklaces and cocktail rings which have been specially selected, intricately cut and set in a range of modern shapes. Within the Special Editions collection, McDonough has incorporated multi-coloured beryl, lemon quartz,…
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10 OctoberDesigners
Raymond Weil launches new ladies Freelancer watch
Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil has unveiled the new Freelancer ladies watch, following the launch of its men’s offering. The timepiece has a stainless steel bracelet suited to accompany active lifestyles. The Freelancer ladies is offered with a choice of black or mother-of-pearl dial options punctuated by refined indexes or…
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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustDesigners
Rotary announces debut of Oxford collection
Rotary has unveiled its new Oxford collection, inspired by the history and tradition of the oldest college and the architecture of the city. The aesthetics of the Oxford range embodies Rotary’s DNA with “classic, timeless looks that never date”. It has an easy-to-read dial, with the gents offering coming with…
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Jun- 2017 -22 JuneDesigners
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch. The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use the patented MEMS nanotechnology. The new PowerMEMS Movement will replace older magnetic technology which currently…
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8 JuneDesigners
Elham and Issa jewellery launches in the UK
Husband and wife team, Issa Sabeh and Elham Kalaji, have brought their brand Elham and Issa Jewellery to the UK. Established in their home country of Jordan in 2007, their jewellery reflects the culture of their native dwellings from handmade mosaics to the inspiration of golden quartz. They will be…
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Jan- 2017 -21 JanuaryEvents
Editor’s Picks: Vicenzaoro’s ‘The Design Room’
Jewellery Focus paid special attention to ‘The Design Room’ at Vicenzaoro over the weekend, capturing shots of some of the most exquisite one-off commissions and high-end designs. The Design Room is in the prestigious Hall 7 of the ICON District (one of the many ‘districts’ of the show floors), and is…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberBrand Profiles
A Shore Thing
Shore Projects is a British watch start-up inspired by the coastlines of the British Isles. TOM DAVIS sits down with co-founder Jono Holt to learn more about the company’s recent growth [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Having only been in business 18 months, many brands in the watch industry would still…
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Sep- 2015 -14 SeptemberEvents
Gem-A reveals speaker line-up for 2015 conference
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the programme of speakers for its upcoming annual international gemmological Conference 2015. This year’s event will incorporate the Federation of European Education in Gemmology’s (FEEG) International Symposium of Gemmology, taking place from 21–22 November at RIBA Venues, 66 Portland Place, in…
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Aug- 2015 -7 AugustWatch Focus
Winchester Watch Company launches crowdfunding campaign for first watch
British watch start-up Winchester Watch Company has launched a crowdfunding campaign in an effort to produce its first British-made quartz watch. The Winchester Watch Company is setting out to create the ‘Meridian’. The company said that the British-made watch will combine comfort, style and innovation at an “honest” price tag.…
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Feb- 2015 -6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
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