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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Aug- 2024 -19 AugustRetailers
Lucy Quartermaine partners with Harding for cruise collections
Lucy Quartermaine has partnered with travel retail specialists Harding to launch its Quartermaine collections on luxury cruise ships for the first time. The jewellery brand’s first voyage will be with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and their Bolette ship, setting sail this week. According to Lucy Quartermaine, the collaboration will allow…
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Jul- 2024 -11 JulyDesigners
Pomellato acquires Valenza setting lab
Pomellato has announced that it has acquired the Valenza setting lab, a stone setting laboratory based in Valenza. Through this acquisition, Pomellato aims both to reinforce its manufacturing capabilities, specifically in the diamond and precious stone setting sector. It also hopes that the move will support the international expansion of…
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May- 2024 -23 MayRetailers
Hatton launches Infinity jewellery range as part two of Mad collab
Hatton Labs has announced the launch of its limited edition line of jewellery range, Infinity, as part two of its Mad Paris collaboration. The new collection is sold exclusively at Mr Porter and comprises three pieces, a necklace, a bracelet and a ring each crafted with inlaid baguette and princess…
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13 MayDesigners
Boodles launches National Gallery collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its National Gallery collection to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery. Three new Boodles suites take inspiration from artistic techniques: Play of Light, Brushstrokes and Perspective. A fourth, Motherhood, acknowledges a key theme of the Gallery itself evidenced by the various representations…
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchDesigners
BAJ partners with Martin’s Gems
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced a new partnership with UKFCG-certified advance cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martin’s Gems. Prinsloo has generously provided BAJ’s Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his hand-cut gemstones, including varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz. Each learner…
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5 MarchTrade Organisations
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new chair
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Dave Meleski, president, and CEO of Richline Group, as its new chair. Meleski is taking over as chair from David Bouffard, who is term-limited after being elected to two three-year terms in 2018. Bouffard will step down as chair on…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Bucherer unveils Manhattan collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellry has announced the launch of its latest collection, the Manhattan Collection, inspired by the New York district. The exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces are varying shapes and combinations of carefully selected coloured gemstones and high-carat diamonds. Three unique sets of coloured gemstone creations and two diamond necklaces have been…
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20 FebruaryRetailers
Giovanni Raspini launches new Spring/Summer 2024 collections
Giovanni Raspini is set to launch its new Spring/Summer 2024 collections on 21 February. For the new collections, the jewellery group is offering a new “contemporary” and “stylistic” approach of the figurative and animalier figures. This Spring/Summer edition consists of five collections: Colour Rings, Blossom, Mini Drops, Coral and Mini…
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5 FebruaryRetailers
Cassia launches new Sunray Letter and Sunbeam Heart collection
British fine jewellery designer and goldsmith Cassia Smith-Bingham has just unveiled her stunning new Sunray Letter and Sunbeam Heart collection. Each initial pendant in the Sunray Letter collection is adorned with champleve enamel, hand engravings and diamonds. With a wide array of luxurious enamel colours to choose from – including…
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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryDesigners
Theo Fennell unveils new pieces
Theo Fennell has unveiled its latest pieces for January including designs like Fable, Motley and brand new Ripple design. Ripple has been designed to act as a soft and subtle setting to “let the stones be the stars”. The Ripple designs are all earrings set in gold with various gemstones…
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