Turquoise
Turquoise holds a unique place in the jewellery industry, prized for its vivid colour and cultural significance. Popular in both fine and fashion jewellery, this gemstone appeals to designers and retailers seeking to offer distinctive, nature-inspired collections. Jewellery Focus covers the role of turquoise across the supply chain, including sourcing challenges, ethical considerations, design trends, and consumer demand. We also report on how independent jewellers and major brands are incorporating turquoise into contemporary and heritage pieces to capture market interest.
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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustDesigners
Ania Haie to launch debut solid gold collection
Ania Haie, the demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to release its first solid gold collection, Ania Haie 14kt Gold. Due to launch in October 2021, the pieces are crafted from 100% recycled 14kt gold, and will feature conflict-free and full traceable natural diamonds, white sapphires, opals, and turquoise. The collection…
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Jul- 2021 -13 JulyRetailers
W Hamond teams up with Emma Stothard on new collection
Jeweller W Hamond has teamed up with Whitby sculptor Emma Stothard to launch the new Silver Darlings collection. The new collection of silver pieces, designed by Stothard, is unisex and features necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and a keyring. Stothard is known for her wire and willow sculptures of animals, which…
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May- 2021 -18 MayProduct Launches
Scream Pretty expands into US market
British jewellery brand Scream Pretty has announced its further expansion into the international market, by launching in the US on 9 June 2021. The brand will open a new hub in San Francisco, and launch its recycled sterling silver and gold-plated recycled sterling silver designs to the US market online…
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Nov- 2020 -9 NovemberNews
The Alkemistry and Wolf announce collaboration
The Alkemistry, a fine-jewellery brand, has collaborated with the global luxury accessories specialist, Wolf, to offer a limited-edition jewellery box. The box, worth £139, is set to launch in mid-November, and comes in navy velvet with embroidered gold stars, turquoise moons, and an eye centrepiece. Designed to represent female-empowerment, the…
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Jul- 2020 -2 JulyNews
Hublot launches limited edition timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of its new Classic Fusion Chronograph Special Edition Capri timepiece. The bright blue watch has been created as a limited edition timepiece, with only 30 pieces made. It is available exclusively in the group’s boutique on Capri island, which opened in 2017. The design was…
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Jun- 2020 -5 JuneFeatures
The rarest pearl of all – The Cozumel Pearl
Kokichi Mikimoto, founder of the famous Akoya Pearls, always used to say “Never give up and always keep working, and someday you will have results”. This motto is the heart and soul of Cozumel Pearl Farm in the Mexican Caribbean. Not known for pearling, the Caribbean has drawn world renowned…
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Sep- 2019 -5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Okapi launches its first fine jewellery collection
African luxury lifestyle brand, Okapi, is launching The Karoo Collection, their first fine jewellery line, this September. The new collection uses the brand’s signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapi’s evolution into jewellery…
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Jan- 2019 -18 JanuaryFeatures
Special Focus: Christopher Anderson
Award-winning designer Christopher Anderson introduces an exciting and original new collection with breathtaking Pietra Dura inlay. Originating in ancient Rome and travelling later to Persia, Pietra Dura craftsman were brought to Agra, India in the 16th Century to decorate the building of the Taj Mahal. Settling in Agra there over…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Pranda UK
Tell us a bit about the history of Pranda Pranda UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pranda Jewelry and was established in Thailand over 40 years ago. It specialises in manufacturing gold and silver gem set jewellery along with high end fashion jewellery. The UK subsidiary is effectively the…
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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustFeatures
The YouTube Jewellers
Name: Daryl Adams Company: Adams Handcrafted Jewelry Website: www.adamshandcraftedjewelry.com Established: November 2014 Location: Fort Worth, Texas USA Did you do any other form of training? No formal training other than one wire weaving class when I first began by a well-known wire weaving artist. What the easiest thing about this…
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