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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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyDesigners
Chupi launches ‘Something Blue’ and ‘First Comes Love’ collections
Jewellery store Chupi has announced the launch of two new collections that include wedding, engagement, and promise rings. The ‘Something Blue’ collection has been designed for wedding days while ‘First Comes Love’ is an array of new engagement rings that add to its existing pieces. Chupi said the ‘Something Blue’…
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Jun- 2023 -30 JuneNews
Queensmith Jewellers partners with BAJ to promote rising talent
Queensmith, an independent manufacturing jeweller based in London’s Hatton Garden, has partnered with the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) for a talent-driven event that took place at Queensmith’s showroom and workshop on Tuesday night. The event spotlighted the next generation of artisans from BAJ’s jewellery design and manufacturing course, providing…
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27 JuneDesigners
Vrai launches Vrai V collection
Vrai has announced the launch of its Vrai V collection, inspired by the Vrai logo with its V-shaped knife edge setting. According to Vrai, the new collection features “bold” and “sleek” pieces reimagining the essence of unisex fine jewellery. All pieces within the range are created in Vrai’s certified zero-emission…
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14 JuneTrade Organisations
RJC appoints new board members at 2023 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, has announced that its members on 9 June elected three members to its executive committee of the board of directors, and elected nine members to the board, at its Annual General Meeting (AGM). Edward…
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May- 2023 -16 MayAnalysis
What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds? The Pros, Cons, Science & History
Lab-grown diamonds have emerged as a disruptive force in the jewellery industry, captivating both consumers and retailers with their ethical and sustainable appeal. As independent high street jewellers, it’s crucial to understand the background, science, and history behind these exquisite gems. In this article, we will explore the captivating world…
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11 MayNews
BoE raises interest rate for 12th time to 4.5%
The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates for the 12th consecutive time to 4.5%, up from 4.25%. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7-2 to increase the rate by 0.25% in a bid to meet the 2% inflation target. The committee said it…
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4 MayRetailers
Geoffrey Good launches the Hex collection
Geoffrey Good has launched its new Hex collection which is inspired by the hexagon and its geometric sublimity. The number six is the foundation of the new range and features “classic” diamond looks, which are modified and reimagined to incorporate the hexagon shape. The Hex Bevel Diamond Pendant Necklace features…
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2 MayDesigners
Piaget launches Possession Palace Décor collection
Luxury Swiss jeweller Piaget has launched its new collection entitled Possession Palace Décor. The new collection features a new bangle design incorporating a signature technique of the house. The Possession setting holds the central diamond between two brackets engraved in gold, so that the stone seems to stand proud by…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilRetailers
Chupi continues expansion with new lab grown diamond collection
Dublin-based Chupi has launched its new One in a Trillion collection and also confirmed its plans to expand in the UK. Founder, CEO and designer, Chupi Sweetman, founded the jewellery brand in 2013 in Dublin with an aim to design heirloom jewellery which “captures and celebrates life’s moments of love,…
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12 AprilDesigners
Studex launches Crystal Shimmers collection
Studex has announced the launch of a limited edition collection entitled Crystal Shimmers for Spring 2023. The line of earrings is inspired by the Aurora Borealis effect and the new shimmer styles allow for the earrings to radiate multiple shades of colour. The range includes five different shimmer shades; Light…
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