Vermeil
Vermeil—gold vermeil specifically—offers an exceptional balance of luxury appearance and accessible price point, making it a key material in the UK jewellery market. Featuring a thick gold plating over sterling silver, vermeil appeals to consumers seeking premium finishes without premium pricing, and it empowers jewellers to offer trend-driven, high-margin items. Jewellery Focus explores the vermeil category across its full value chain: materials sourcing, plating innovations, care and compliance standards, design trends, retail positioning, and brand adoption. Our reporting equips designers, independent retailers, chains, and suppliers with insights to optimise product ranges, drive sales and maintain quality in this popular segment.
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Nov- 2020 -2 NovemberDesigners
National Gallery Company launches first jewellery collection
The National Gallery Company has launched its first jewellery collection in collaboration with PureJewels. The collection is reportedly inspired by the new Artemisia exhibition on show at the National Gallery in London. The Artemisia collection is designed, manufactured, and distributed by London jeweller PureJewels, and features a wide assortment of…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneDesigners
Wolf & Gypsy to launch new collection
Ethical jewellery brand, Wolf and Gypsy, is set to unveil its new collection on 4 July, following a period of “rapid growth” over the last few months. Wolf and Gypsy creates its pieces using recycled sterling silver, gold vermeil, as well as ethically sourced conflict-free gemstones. Every piece is manufactured…
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Jan- 2020 -14 JanuaryUncategorized
Jana Reindhart raises funds for orangutan charity
Jewellery brand Jana Reindhart has announced the launch of a new piece that aims to raise funds for Ovaid, a charity that works towards the protection of orangutans. The piece, which features a hand-carved miniature monkey pendant swinging from a fine chain, has now been released. From every purchase made,…
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Dec- 2019 -4 DecemberFeatures
What to do if you see someone breaking hallmarking law
A real frustration for jewellers who make sure they comply with hallmarking law is seeing instances of others flouting the law and apparently getting away with it, selling items without a valid UK hallmark. The hallmark is a vital form of consumer protection because you can’t judge the composition of…
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Jul- 2018 -10 JulyDesigners
SVP Jewellery to be represented by Middleton Green
Ethical jewellery brand SVP Jewellery has named Middleton Green fashion agency to handle its wholesale accounts. SVP Jewellery, founded by owner and designer Sarah Parham in 2015, is the only jewellery brand that has signed with Middleton Green. The agency, established by Vanessa Green and Julie Middleton in 2010, will…
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May- 2018 -8 MayFeatures
Demi-fine jewellery – The best of both worlds?
“Lots of people want to invest in something that is going to last a lifetime but not break the bank, and that is where we fall in,” says Christie Wollenberg, co-founder of demi-fine jewellery brand Otiumberg. Fine jewellery, costume jewellery and fashion jewellery are all widely accepted categories of the…
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Janet Fitch- Earrings jump through hoops
The popularity of earrings has swung throughout history, from being important in antiquity to times when they were not worn at all, but last year saw a resurgence of earrings of every variety, matched or mismatched, and the momentum continues now, with statement chandelier and hoop earrings as well. Demand…
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Oct- 2017 -10 OctoberDesigners
Harvey Nichols stocks Maviada in new online partnership
Maviada Jewellery has announced its collaboration with the Harvey Nichols and La Maison Couture online stores. The brand will showcase its 18 carat solid gold pendants as well as its 18 carat yellow gold vermeil, 18 carat rose gold vermeil and rhodium plated sterling silver Bodrum logo necklaces and bracelets.…
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Sep- 2017 -1 SeptemberDesigners
Recreated royal Victorian headdress to be ‘star attraction’ at IJL
C W Sellors, the Derbyshire-based fine jeweller, will showcase a recreated a royal headdress from a single, black and white photograph at this year’s IJL. The original was designed for Louise Duchess of Devonshire to wear at the Devonshire House Ball in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The…
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Jun- 2017 -21 JuneDesigners
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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