International Jewellery London will be celebrating bridal jewellery and the strength of the wedding market at this year’s show. Placing a spotlight on one of the most important markets for the UK jewellery industry, IJL will be hosting a dedicated ‘Bridal Showcase’. This show floor bridal feature, sponsored by award-winning British fine jewellery manufacturer Hockley … Read More →
Whether you’re in a long-term relationship and are soon anticipating a proposal, or even if you’re a single, pizza-eating gal who lives alone, you ladies all have one thing in common: you often fantasize about your ideal wedding dress, and most importantly, your engagement ring! But unlike your wedding dress, you have little to … Read More →
In a move that aims to set the ball rolling for implementing a comprehensive gold policy, the government has formed a working group to set up a domestic council for the gems and jewellery sector.The group is headed by the joint secretary of the ministry of commerce, Manoj Kumar Dwivedi. “The group has participation from all … Read More →
The Imperial State Crown, created by Garrard for the coronation of King George VI in 1937 Fans of The Crown who are also sticklers for historical accuracy will have noticed that the Netflix drama omitted at least one tense moment from the 1947 royal wedding that serves as its opening episode: the point when Princess Elizabeth’s diamond tiara … Read More →
“Synthetic diamonds will never replace a natural diamond,” says Leonard Zell, Jewellery Focus’ own columnist and a specialist in jewellery sales training, with a chuckle. “I can’t see how a woman would ever want to mention that she has a lab created diamond as an engagement ring.” Zell’s remarks are in response to the news of De Beers announcing a … Read More →
Marie Antoinette’s personal collection of pearls is set to go under the hammer in a landmark jewellery sale. The remarkable items, which were smuggled out of France during the Revolution, are being offered for sale as part of a $5million catalogue of royal jewels being put up for auction at Sotheby’s, Geneva, later this year. According to … Read More →
As the world’s most important watch and jewellery fair, Baselworld brings together some of the most fabulous jewellery designs anywhere under one roof. We take a look at fascinating pieces that commanded the lion’s share of attention from notoriously hard-to-please jewellery connoisseurs this year. Chopard A highlight of Chopard’s new 71-piece Red Carpet collection is … Read More →