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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Jun- 2023 -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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Jan- 2023 -26 JanuaryDesigners
Reprossi unveils La Ligne collection
Reprossi has unveiled its latest collection, La Ligne, designed to celebrate the “creative dimension” of the house. The collection is said to combine high jewellery and design, with the 15 pieces of the collection featuring “radical” silhouettes with Repossi’s signature pear-cut diamonds. The line complements Repossi’s three previously existing High…
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6 JanuaryDesigners
Elle Duende launches debut collection
London-based designer Elle Duende has launched its first collection named “Bibaland”. The new collection is inspired by a London department store from the sixties named Biba. Barbara Hulanacki ,the fashion designer and owner of BIBA, pioneered a contemporary style that blended Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Victoriana and Hollywood. Featured in…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
IEG: top jewellery brands set trends at Vicenzaoro January
High and contemporary jewellery with all the very latest ideas from Made in Italy and the best in international design will preview at Vicenzaoro January (VOJ) – The Jewellery Boutique Show, amidst new arrivals and expected confirmations. With over 1,300 exhibiting brands from 36 different countries, from Europe to Asia,…
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