Sheffield

Jessica Flinn launches new Botanicals Collection

Sheffield-based fine jewellery brand Jessica Flinn has launched its new Botanicals Collection. The new range is inspired by Art Nouveau motifs and is a combination of vintage charm and contemporary design. Jessica Flinn’s senior designer, Emma Fathers, observed these motifs during Paris Haute Couture Week and embarked on a journey…

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Jessica Flinn rebrands with new updated look

Sheffield-based jeweller Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has announced its rebrand with a new updated look.  From the detailed redesign of its logo to the selection of a “refined” colour palette, every facet of Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery’s rebranding journey has been carefully curated to “epitomise the brand’s sophistication and luxury”. …

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Hallmarking falls 17.6% in 2023

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 17.6% in 2023. In total 8,031,340 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2023 compared with 9,745,285 in 2022, a decline of 1,713,945. Gold hallmarking dropped 12.2% from 4,012,145 pieces hallmarked down to 3,521,940. However, gold 999 saw…

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Jessica Flinn launches new Christmas Chocolate collection

Sheffield-based fine jewellery brand Jessica Flinn has launched its new Christmas Chocolate collection inspired by Yorkshire chocolate company Quality Street. Katie Hurst, a Jessica Flinn team member, once lived on a street in Sheffield where residents annually decorate their houses to resemble Quality Street chocolates for charity during Christmas. Quality…

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Hallmarking up 3.1% in October

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices has seen a 3.1% rise in October. In total 867,971 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in October 2023 compared with 841,693 in October 2022, an increase of 26,278. However, gold hallmarking dropped 2.8% from 404,355 pieces hallmarked down…

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Jessica Flinn launches new Art Deco collection

Sheffield-based jewellery brand Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has launched its new Art Deco collection. The new collection draws inspiration from the vintage Art Deco jewellery and has been designed by junior designer Emma Fathers. This collection pays homage to the “striking aesthetics” of Art Deco, featuring “bold” geometric patterns with…

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Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August

The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August. In total 778,960 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in August 2023 compared with 886,746 in August 2022, a decline of 107,786. Gold hallmarking dropped 11.2% from 364,652 pieces hallmarked down to 323,993. However, gold…

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NAJ and Sheffield Assay Office to host early-career event

The National Association of Jewellers and Sheffield Assay Office have together announced the launch of the second Striking Futures event to help early-career jewellery professionals within the industry. The event will take place at the Sheffield Assay Office on 9 October 2023 with a keynote presentation from Jessica Flinn-Allen, founder…

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Flinn and Steel launches new ring collection

Sheffield jewellery brand Flinn and Steel has expanded its offering with a new ring collection combining Damascus steel and sterling silver. Flinn and Steel have previously crafted rings utilising the “very best” pattern welded damascus steel supplied by the world’s leading supplier, Damasteel from Sweden. For the latest collection, three…

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Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry

Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…

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