Summer/Autumn Trends
I have been surfing the web for many hours now looking at what’s hot and what’s not in the world of jewellery. And whilst the predictions from the catwalk shows for 2013 make fascinating reading,...
View ArticleTrends Autumn/Winter 2013
With summer drawing to a close, we look ahead to some of the key jewellery trends for Autumn/Winter 2013. Autumn is here! The nights are drawing in fast and there is a definite nip in the air. The...
View ArticleValentine’s Day
By Joanna Varney The true origins of Valentine’s Day are quite difficult to pin down, but I have summarised some of the more popular theories below: February 14th is the first day of Spring and...
View ArticleTechnique Focus: Mokume-Gane
Mokume-Gane is a decorative Japanese metal working technique, which originated from the 17th century when it was used to decorate samurai swords. The term when translated means ‘wood grain metal’...
View ArticleThe Female Self-Purchase – The Right Hand Ring
The prospect of marriage and all that goes with it is no longer the pinnacle of achievement for aspiring young women today, who are increasingly ambitious about pursuing their own careers long before...
View ArticleAutumn Trends 2016
September 22nd 2016 marked the Autumn Equinox this year and officially signified the start of Autumn. It also happened to coincide with the end of London Fashion Week, where the fanciful and...
View ArticleSummer Jewellery Trends in 2018
The summer months tend to bring out our more frivolous sides when it comes to fashion, and our jewellery choices are no exception to this. It stands to reason that when the weather warms up you don’t...
View ArticleMen’s Jewellery: The Prince Harry Effect
According to Retail Jeweller Magazine, the Royal Wedding is set to increase UK retail sales by £195.5million by the end of August. Don’t be mistaken into thinking that this will all be spent on...
View ArticleThe Royal Wedding: Meghan’s Jewellery
We couldn’t let the recent royal wedding go by without taking a closer look at some of the stunning jewellery the Duchess of Sussex chose to wear on her special day. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex on...
View ArticleFinished Jewellery for the Summer Months
What comes to mind when you think about jewellery for summer? Casual, organic, freeform, fun, whimsical, colourful and informal are some of the things which immediately spring to mind. Summer...
View ArticleWhat Is Rose Gold and Why Is It So Popular?
Rose gold has enjoyed a phenomenal increase in popularity over the past few years. It has gone from rather an unfashionable colour choice (more popular in Italy and other European countries) to a...
View ArticleRecent Jewellery and Metal Trends
Like all trends, metal trends come and go and often move in cycles when tracked over a significant period of time. There are many different factors which can affect what is popular at any one time,...
View ArticleWinter Jewellery Trends 2018/19
There’s no doubt about it, there are some lovely winter jewellery trends around this year and many of them come with a large dose of fun and frivolity for a change. Unicorn Themed Jewellery Take the...
View ArticleLooking Forward to 2019
A new year brings with it a new colour palette, and 2019 welcomes the warm peachy tones of coral as it’s colour of the year. Recent years have brought with them the cooler tones of purple and blue –...
View ArticleTop 6 Jewellery Trends To Look Out For In 2019
Keeping up with the latest jewellery trends for your customers can be tricky. If you base your jewellery business model on hitting big trends in the industry it pays to plan and stay ahead of the...
View ArticleSemi Precious Stones: Alternative Trends in Rings
When talking about stone set rings, the conversation tends to be dominated by diamonds thanks to their ever-enduring popularity but are there more precious stones worth looking into for your jewellery...
View ArticleTop Tools and Accessories used in Beaded Jewellery
Beading requires quite a specific set of tools and accessories. None of them are particularly expensive thankfully, but there are many that you won’t want to be without once you have discovered them....
View ArticleTrends Autumn/Winter 2013
With summer drawing to a close, we look ahead to some of the key jewellery trends for Autumn/Winter 2013. Autumn is here! The nights are drawing in fast and there is a definite nip in the air. The...
View ArticleTechnique Focus: Mokume-Gane
Mokume-Gane is a decorative Japanese metal working technique, which originated from the 17th century when it was used to decorate samurai swords. The term when translated means ‘wood grain metal’ and...
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