Setting
Settings are a critical element of jewellery design, influencing both aesthetics and functionality. For UK jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, mastering setting techniques and understanding emerging trends is key to creating pieces that resonate with consumers. Jewellery Focus explores the world of jewellery settings, from traditional methods to innovations in CAD and 3D printing, as well as insights into consumer preferences and production challenges. Our coverage helps trade professionals stay ahead in design and craftsmanship.
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Mar- 2022 -4 MarchRetailers
Vrai unveils Divine Solitaires collection
Sustainable fine jewellery brand, Vrai, has announced the launch of its ‘Divine Solitaires’ collection which consist of three diamond shapes, each cut and polished from a 30 carat of rough diamond. The first necklace from Divine Solitaires, the ‘Solitaire Cross’, was introduced in November 2021. The piece was auctioned for…
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Feb- 2022 -18 FebruaryRetailers
Retail sales up 1.9% in January 2022
Retail sales volumes rose by 1.9% in January 2022 following a fall of 4.0% in December 2021, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics. It also revealed sales volumes were 3.6% above their pre-coronavirus (Covid-19) February 2020 levels. Non-food stores sales rose by 3.4% as home…
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16 FebruaryRetailers
VRAI launches Devotion and Tapered Baguette rings
Vrai has announced the launch of its customisable range of diamond rings, including a Tapered Baguette and Devotion band, to “reflect the diversity of love”. The newly launched Tapered Baguette setting is part of Vrai’s Three Stone engagement ring collection. The lines frame two side stones that support the centre…
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Jan- 2022 -26 JanuaryRetailers
Laings unveils first mono-brand showroom in Cardiff
Laings has announced plans to open a new 838sq ft mono-brand Omega showroom at St David’s Cardiff. As Laings’ first mono-brand showroom, this is the latest investment for the family business as it continues to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery. The company has said…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
Guide to designing bespoke jewellery for your clients
Bespoke jewellery is uniquely designed for your client, with your input. Our customers want to create their own pieces, and partners want to design an extra special engagement ring for their loved one or create an original gift for an anniversary or birthday. The bespoke design process means our customers…
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Dec- 2021 -17 DecemberTrade Organisations
BAJ students embark on Fuli Gemstones project
The collaboration between Fuli Gemstones and the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has officially begun, as level five students at the BAJ are currently in the process of manufacturing peridot jewellery for the project. The students have been developing their stone setting skills and creating peridot jewellery using stones donated…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberRetailers
De Beers unveils new London flagship store
De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002.…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Steven Stone launches ‘chocolate box’ inspired collection
Steven Stone has announced the launch of a new collection of rings designed on popular chocolate box flavours. The rings are reportedly inspired by the “stunning colours and shapes from everybody’s favourite chocolate menus”. The collection features pieces with designs including an emerald green triangle, a “dreamy” pink morganite fudge,…
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19 NovemberTrade Organisations
British Academy of Jewellery collaborates with Fuli Gemstones
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it is collaborating with Fuli Gemstones to give its Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “hands-on experience” working with Fuli’s natural peridot. The BAJ said the project challenges its level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot.…
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5 NovemberRetailers
Unique & Co launch Dimensions collection
Unique and Co has announced it has relaunched its Dimension Silver collection – originally launched in 2019- and will now even include a number of new designs. The collection features a mix of details, such as trees, leaves and hearts in Sterling silver with rose gold or yellow gold plating…
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