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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Sep- 2017 -18 SeptemberDesigners
‘First eco-friendly jewellery store’ opens in Cleethorpes
Eco-friendly Salt & Silver Jewellery has opened its first store in the Lincolnshire seaside town of Cleethorpes. Setting up as an online brand three and a half years ago, the demand for the silver jewellery led to the owner deciding to open a physical store. Founder and owner, Katie Rudd…
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6 SeptemberDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Centre reveals Setting Out participants
The Goldsmiths’ Centre has revealed the eight jewellery designer makers who will be taking part in this year’s incubation course, Setting Out. All participating startups will benefit from central London-based studio space and a year of intensive business, design and product development training, aiming to help them to transition from…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustCurrent Affairs
Social media engagement posts are ‘cringe-worthy’, F Hinds finds
UK couples who are publicising their engagements to the world via social media are ruining their big announcement with poor-quality photographs and post captions, according to new research by F Hinds. Some 56% of UK engagement posts on social media are unpopular amongst followers, tarnishing the engagement announcement and making…
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11 AugustDesigners
Howard Levine steps down from Chalfen of London to start new venture
After more than 12 years, Howard Levine has announced his departure from Chalfen of London. Citing his reasons for leaving as wanting to “follow his passion”, Chalfen of London will continue as normal with Sonny Akhtar in his place. Levine will be setting up new company Diamnet to give jewellers…
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3 AugustEvents
TH March COO to take part in 650 mile Rolex Race
Andrew Alcock, chief operating officer at jewellery trade specialist insurance brokers TH March, will be setting sail later this week in the 2017 Rolex Fastnet Race as part of a six-man crew on the Grand Soleil 50, Class 2 yacht, ‘Emma Claire’. The 605-nautical mile race starts on Sunday 6…
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Jul- 2017 -17 JulyDesigners
Domino launches Diamond Ring Mount collection ahead of IJL
Domino Jewellery has launched a “revised and reignited” addition of pieces to its Diamond Ring Mount (DRM) collection. It promises that the new additions will offer stockists a wider choice and “more opportunities for personalisation”. The are 95 rings in the collection ranging from round, princess and fancy-shaped solitaire rings…
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Jun- 2017 -27 JuneRetailers
Samer Halimeh NY to launch world’s first ‘superyacht shops’
Diamond jeweller Samer Halimeh is set to launch ‘Bond Street on the sea’ shops in partnership with SSH Maritime superyachts. The new retail concept of summer boutiques will take place on four SSH Maritime superyachts – Chakra, Serenity, Grand Ocean and Omega. The jeweller has set up pop-up shops in…
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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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6 JuneFeatures
FEATURE: Samer Halimeh discusses Knightsbridge flagship opening
Jewellery designer Samer Halimeh, owner of eponymously named Samer Halimeh NY, gave Jewellery Focus a tour of his new London flagship store. Opening just six months ago, the jeweller described the decision to set up a store in the UK’s capital as a mere “coincidence”. Selling a piece to a…
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May- 2017 -2 MayFeatures
10 TOP TIPS – Creating the perfect jewellery store
In 2017, the jewellery industry needs to offer more than just a retail space to sell products. Customers want more, and to stand out in the increasingly competitive crowd, retailers need to offer a fully immersive experience that customers will remember long after they’ve left the till point. If you’re…
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