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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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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Jan- 2015 -6 JanuaryWatch Focus
Lars Larsen watches to be stocked by Watchshop.com
Danish watch company Lars Larsen has announced a retail partnership with Watchshop.com, the online UK watch retailer. The announcement, which was made by Ebling Feres, the official UK distributor for Lars Larsen watches, will see Watchshop offer 74 products from the brand, featuring a mix of men’s, women’s and unisex…
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Nov- 2014 -13 NovemberUncategorized
CONTRIBUTED: The Watch Gallery presents a Christmas-worthy portfolio
We’ve only just hit November and Christmas countdown has begun – that’s if store displays of premature tinsel and pine trees are anything to go by. Despite the usual statements of ‘it’s far too early’, preparation is key in delivering the finest present you can, and what better way to…
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Mar- 2013 -11 MarchRetailers
Tomassa to launch in Goldsmiths
Online fine jewellery house Tomassa has announced a retail partnership with Goldsmiths.
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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberEvents
Pippa Middleton helps W&W Jewellery celebrate best of the brand
Pippa Middleton was among the big names in attendance at a recent W&W Jewellery event celebrating the best of the brand’s bespoke pieces.
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Jun- 2012 -18 JuneEvents
Rodney Rayner wins Best Design in Colour award
UK based luxury jeweller Rodney Rayner has won the Best Design in Colour for his Via Roma ring at the Las Vegas Couture awards.
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Dec- 2011 -12 DecemberProduct Launches
Tendence set for Selfridges launch in the UK
Italian watch brand Tendence, which already has a strong presence across 80 countries worldwide, will be launching at Selfridges in the UK early next year. The timepieces have enjoyed a celebrity following in Japan, leading a trend for oversized watches. Consisting of a polycarbonate tri-case of 43 millimetres, the…
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