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Dior Joaillerie has announced the launch of a new collection designed by Victoire de. The brand said Castellane has “written a new chapter” in its history with the new Galons Dior collection, celebrating the world of couture and the “inventive passion” of Christian Dior. Composed of 81 original pieces, the company said that “this Haute Joaillerie line reinterprets the galons”. It said the artistic director has drawn her inspiration from the “refined trimmings that punctuate her previous collections of jewellery, transposing their finesse and couture spirit into each of these new pieces”. For the first time in an Haute Joaillerie collection, brooches and cufflinks have also been especially designed for men. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203626-dior-joaillerie-presents-new-galons-dior-collection

7 Things You Should Know About Silver Jewelry Are you interested in learning about silver jewelry? Then check out some things you should consider before making your next purchase. Keyword(s): silver jewelry        Silver has always been a popular choice for jewelry, decor, and more. However, sterling silver jewelry is   making a comeback   in a big way. More and more people are choosing silver jewelry over gold to stay up to date with the latest beauty trends. If you're looking to add more jewelry to your jewelry box, here are seven things you should know about silver jewelry before your next purchase. 1. Different Types of Silver Before you make your purchase, you should be aware that there are three main types of silver on the market. Let's take a close look at each of them. Sterling Silver Sterling silver is the most common and found in most silver jewelry. Sterling silver is made up of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% copper. The addition of copper makes sterling silve

Ethical jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has relaunched its anti-child labour fundraiser, having raised £1,000 for the Global March Against Child Labour. The London and Brighton-based jeweller spent six months gathering funds for the Global March. It offered rewards in exchange for donations, including pairs of hand-crafted silver filigree stud earrings and charms for donations of above £100 and £50 respectively, and discount codes for use across online collections. Lebrusan Studio’s chosen charity, Global March, is a network of trade unions, teachers’ associations and civil society organisations working towards the goal of eliminating and preventing all forms of child labour, slavery and trafficking.  Its primary tasks include implementing policy changes and ensuring access to “free, meaningful and quality” education for all children. Meanwhile, Lebrusan Studio boycotted Black Friday sales last year, instead pledging to donate 20% of all Black Friday weekend proceeds directly to G

Life has always been something where one wants to have and do more. Why should love be any different? Being besotted with someone special in life is more than just a feeling; it’s the embodiment of all the love and care you hold for the special someone in your life. When love comes knocking at our door, there’s nothing we won’t do to hold on to that feeling. Moments of bliss & wonder which captures our heart away are rare. And that is exactly what we want to capture for you in our jewellery. A spark of being completely besotted and enraptured, creating something that celebrates your love. Love is simple yet truly profound; it elates us to rise above the clouds of reason and feels alive in the clear radiance of life. When we have that love, we want to do something special to cherish and idolise it. What can be more perfect as a gift than an everlasting gesture with a piece of precious jewellery. Candere wants to envelop that feeling and that incredible moment for your loved one and

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, has recorded revenues of €64.2bn (£53.4) in 2021, up 44% compared to 2020 and up 20% compared to 2019, with it’s Jewellery business group recording revenue growth of 167% in 2021 compared to 2020. This growth was attributed to its Tiffany brand, as profit from recurring operations was almost six times higher than in 2020 and up 128% compared to 2019. For its first year in the group, it said Tiffany saw “record performance in terms of revenue, profits and cash flow, and increased its global attractivity as a result of its high impact innovations and collaborations”. High-end Jewellery sales reached an “all-time high” with the huge success of its annual High-End Jewellery Blue Book collection. The revenue and profits achieved a sharp increase compared to 2019. Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, said: “LVMH enjoyed a remarkable performance in 2021 against the backdrop of a gradual recovery from the health crisis. “The Group’s record results co

British jewellery designer and retailer, Jon Richard, has announced its collaboration with John Lewis where over 200 of its pieces will be available to purchase on the John Lewis website. Initially, the launch will offer Jon Richard’s latest bridal and occasion wear jewellery, curated from two of its brands – Simply Silver and Jon Richard.  Customers will also have access to its forever elegant Mother of Pearl pieces from the new Dare to Dream collection, which will be unveiled for the first time later this month, alongside its three other bridal launches – A Vintage Vision, Modern Moments and Bohemian Chic. Other designs included in the John Lewis launch are new creations, such as Jon Richard’s cut crystal Radiance collection. There will also be heart, star and alphabet pendants crafted from solid 925 sterling silver. Jon Richard said that by launching its Simply Silver lines as well as the new launches from its “core” Jon Richard collection, this will extend its customer base ac

Christie’s has announced it will present its online showcase sale,” jewel’s online”, from 24 Januray to February 9, its first jewellery auction of 2022. The sale features a curated assemblage of fine jewellery ranging from antique through contemporary jewels to white diamonds and coloured stones, as well as jewelled objects and clocks. The sale showcases over 250 lots including designs by renowned jewellery houses including Angela Cummings, Buccellati, Bulgari, Cartier, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Marina B, Oscar Heyman and Brothers, Raymond Yard, René Boivin, Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany and Co., Van Cleef and Arpels and Verdura. Specially featured within the sale are selections from notable collections including the Blair Family Collection, the Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Edward Guest II, the Collection of Mimi Adler, Property from the Estate of Jacqueline Leeds, and Jewelled Object D’art from the Collection of Countess Orietta Ascoli offering an assemblage of jewelled objec

Vrai, the sustainable fine jewellery brand, has announced a collaboration with Style Me Pretty to launch a bridal capsule collection. The new seven-piece bridal collection features fine jewellery designs, including three sustainably created diamond shapes that form an abstract flower. Set in recycled 14k solid yellow gold, each design reportedly celebrates the “beauty” of nature and a “commitment” to the future of the planet, with “signature” Style Me Pretty elements, including “feminine, floral designs” with stacking and cluster details. The Vrai and Style Me Pretty collection is handcrafted with recycled gold and it features diamonds sustainably created by Vrai in its zero emission foundry. Additionally, each piece of the collection comes in packaging that consists of recyclable, compostable and reusable materials. Shipping boxes are also created from recycled cardboard while the moulded trays that hold each jewellery box are made from compressed sugarcane pulp, a renewable reso

Laings has announced plans to open a new 838sq ft mono-brand Omega showroom at St David’s Cardiff. As Laings’ first mono-brand showroom, this is the latest investment for the family business as it continues to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery. The company has said that the showroom, situated across from the Laings Cardiff showroom at The Hayes, will present “pioneering training opportunities with the innovative brand for employees at all levels, whilst offering a new luxury in-store experience for Laings’ clientele in Cardiff”. With Cardiff already established as a key location for the business, following a £3m investment into its existing showroom at St David’s earlier this year, the Omega showroom further builds on the jewellers’ presence in the city. Stuart McDowell, managing director of Laings, said: “We firmly believe that creating immersive luxury brand environments is key to unlocking the full potential of our retail experiences as we revolut

Howells Jewellers has completed its refurbishment after fourth generation jeweller, Paul Howells, obtained a six-figure loan to invest in his 155-year-old family business. The renovation is said to bring the retail outlet “back to life” and it has safeguarded four jobs in the market town of Haverfordwest. Established in 1866 by Howells’ great-grandfather, Howells Jewellers is located on Quay Street in Haverfordwest. The loan was obtained from the Development Bank of Wales and funding from Pembrokeshire County Council’s Houses into Homes Empty Property Scheme, designed to bring empty properties back into use. Howells said: “We’re really proud of our family business and enjoy the job that we do; helping our customers to choose the perfect jewellery. However, our building was in a bad state of repair and needed refurbishing in-order to secure the long-term success of the business and give the property a new lease of life.  “The funding from the Development Bank and Pembrokeshire Cou

Maya Gemstones has introduced the new Listen collection, a range of pieces that can be worn as either ear cuffs or rings – solo or stacked. The collection comprises four multi-purpose pieces, available in plain 18ct white gold, plain 18ct yellow gold and two pieces with mini round-cut brilliants on one side. The pieces are angular in shape, continuing the brand’s penchant for architectural, geometric designs. Each piece is engraved with the words: “Listening well is the answer” – which Maya said “reminds us that we all have to listen to ourselves more deeply when making important decisions in life”. Olga Pekarevskaia, founder of Maya Gemstones, said: “We’ve been experimenting with different shapes, stones and metals throughout the pandemic and while all of our collections have well-rounded concepts, we wanted to delve deeper into the more poignant, sentimental side of things. “As with our ZigZag collection, we wanted to create more pieces with meaning – something that speaks to th

Signet Jewelers Limited has announced its total sales rose year-on-year by 30.4% to $2.4bn (£1.78bn) for the nine weeks ending January 1 2022 (Q4), with its full year total revenue guidance increasing to $7.78bn (£5.77bn). Preliminary same store sales grew by 25.2% year-on-year for the period, and by 35.1% on a two-year basis. Additionally, Q4 e-commerce sales were up by $52.1m (£38.7m) from last year, and brick and mortar sales were also up $499.9m (£371.33m). Meanwhile, total revenues on an international basis were $144m (£106.96m) in Q4, up 30.5% from last year and down 3.6% from pre-Covid levels. Overall, international e-commerce sales decreased 25.8% year-on-year and increased 43.0% on a two-year basis. Meanwhile, brick and mortar sales increased by 69.7% year-on-year but decreased by 12.4% compared to two years ago. Signet’s international transactions also rose by 27.2% in Q4 compared to the previous year, with the average transaction value increasing by 2.2%. Same store sal

When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The first thing is to really think. How much volume will I be producing per annum? Are most of the pieces bespoke, complex and high end or low end and simple to make? Am I making it in silver or gold or something else? Will I be wanting to use 3-D printing from CAD or will everything be made by hand? Are there any other specialist techniques I would like such as enamelling? Once you have answered all your questions, write the answers down into a manufacturing strategy. Step 2 – Research Now you know what you are looking for, you need to first search online for manufacturers. The jewellery quarter in Birmingham or Hatton Garden in London are good places to start. In the old days you could also have at

A Practical Guide to Selecting Quality Jewelry for Yourself We've put together a practical guide about selecting the best high quality jewelry for yourself. Everything from jewelers, to style, read more today. Keyword(s): quality jewelry       Did you know that the U.S. jewelry industry is projected to reach nearly   $58 billion in revenue   in 2021? Every woman wants to walk into a room and have all eyes on them for all the right reasons. The hair, the clothes, but most importantly, the jewelry. "I love your necklace, where did you get it?" is the ultimate compliment. Women should have quality jewelry that embodies their fashion sense and brand. It can often be challenging to find the right pieces, until now. Keep reading to learn all about how you can accentuate your wardrobe with our practical guide to selecting quality jewelry for yourself. The Difference Between Fine Jewelry and Fashion Jewelry When it Comes to Quality Jewelry It is important to understan

Footfall across all UK retail destinations was –31.1% lower than in 2019, but up from -39.1% in 2020, with retail parks continuing to display a “notable resilience” than either high streets or shopping centres in retaining footfall, according to Springboard’s 2021 report. Springboard said that “it was the three month lockdown at the start of 2021 that had a severe impact on the retail sector and its recovery from 2020”. It has examined trends over two key periods: Lockdown (January to March 2021) and post Lockdown (April to December 2021). Springboard identified that Lockdown 3 (6 January-12 April) had a “dramatic effect” on footfall across all destination types overall. The clear winners for footfall over the period were retail parks with footfall dropping -33.9% below the 2019 level compared to -69.4% in high streets and -71% in shopping centres. Springboard said that this was mostly a result of retail parks “enabling easier social distancing as they are easy to access by car, so

Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, has announced it will launch an exclusive jewellery collection in the spring to celebrate its 125th year in the business in 2022. In addition to the collection, the jewellers will also launch a number of store openings, events and partnerships, as well as in-store activations across the country. Berry’s will also unveil a range of limited-edition watches only available through the anniversary year. The company was established in Yorkshire, with additional stores having opened in Leeds, Newcastle, York, Hull, Nottingham and Windsor, with plans for further growth this year. Simon Walton, managing director of Berry’s, said: “Berry’s 125th anniversary is a time for celebration. We’re very excited to unveil our brand-new exclusive Anniversary Collection in the spring, with limited pieces available to purchase from our boutiques.  “The new collection has been crafted by our expert team of specialist designers to herald a five-generation family business.” He

Jewellery brand White Haathi has launched a capsule collection named the ‘Eye See You’ line. The new capsule is a luxury silver jewellery collection that the company said “amalgamates heritage, minimalism and timeless fashion that creates jewellery as unique as you”. It is crafted with consideration to contemporary, modern Indian, and its designs are aimed to create “everyday wear to high impact options with easy to layer and stackable options”. It features a white elephant which symbolises “strength, protection, and positivity”. White Haathi said that the brand is “fusing one of the single biggest trends of 2021 to create understated quirky pieces to be adorned with your everyday wardrobe. A luxury range of delicately designed bracelets, rings, and pendants sets encrusted with zircon diamonds source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203364-white-haathi-launches-eye-see-you-collection-2

Richemont has reported its sales surged 32% year-on-year to €5.65bn (£4.72bn) in the third quarter ending 31 December 2021 (Q3), up 38% from pre-Covid levels. Over the nine-month period, the group’s growth was led by its Jewellery Maisons division which saw its sales reach €3.34bn (£2.79bn) in Q3, up year-on-year by 38%, and up 57% from €2.16bn (£1.8bn) in 2019. On a two-year basis, sales exceeded pre-Covid levels across all regions, channels and business areas, as well as online and offline retail channels. Within the group, Jewellery Maisons represents the “strongest” performing business area, with other areas growing at or close to 20%. The 57% rise in sales at the Jewellery Maisons, which comprises Buccellati, Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels, was reportedly “broad-based” across product lines and price points. Additionally, the group’s net cash position at the end of Q3 reached €4.9bn (£4.09bn), up from €2.9bn (£2.42bn) in 2020. Meanwhile, Richemont’s other business areas, p

The total number of hallmarked pieces climbed 46.8% to 863,843 in December 2021, up from 588,575 for the same period in 2020. According to the Birmingham Assay Office, gold went up 26.5% to 370,853 in December, against last year’s 293,269. Silver saw the largest increase in hallmarked pieces, jumping 69.4% year-on-year. While the 466,124 hallmarked silver pieces in December 2021 represented the largest volume of hallmarked pieces, platinum followed in second with an increase of 32.9% to 26,668. Meanwhile palladium increased 31.1% from 151 to 198. The combined figures for the year saw an increase of 47.8% from 5,877,163 to 8,687,091 from 2020. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203359-hallmarking-climbs-46-8-in-december

De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, its executive vice president for Brands and Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after serving 37 years with the company.  Lussier will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as chairman of the Natural Diamond Council. Meanwhile, Lussier will be succeeded by Marc Jacheet who will join the group on 1 February 2022 as CEO for De Beers Brands. He will also join the De Beers Group executive committee with responsibility for the Brands and Consumer Markets business unit. Jacheet brings 25 years of experience working in luxury goods, luxury jewellery, marketing and digital experience. Most recently, he served as EMEA president of Tiffany and Co, and prior to that as president of Tiffany’s Asia Pacific region. He has also held a number of global marketing roles with LVMH, Danone and Unilever in Europe and the US. Bruce Cleaver, CEO

Inflation reached 5.4% in December, its highest rate since CPIH stood at 5.1% in May 1992, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). It revealed the consumer prices index including owner occupiers’ housing costs (CPIH) rose 4.8% in the 12 months to December 2021, up from 4.6% in the 12 months to November. In December 2021, the CPI rose by 0.5% from the previous month, compared with a rise of 0.3% in the same month the previous year. The largest upward contributions to the December 2021 CPIH 12-month inflation rate came from housing and household services and transport. It also reported the largest increase in the CPIH 12-month inflation rate between November and December 2021 came from food and non-alcoholic beverages, restaurants and hotels, furniture and household goods, and clothing and footwear – partially offset by large downward contributions to change from transport, and recreation and culture. Independent research consultancy Capital Ec

Joshua James, the designer jewellery brand stockist, has launched two new custom-designed and manufactured collections in a move which the brand said will “set the standard for the ‘new’ Joshua James”.  The two new ranges comprise engravable pieces, such as the company’s Sacred Trees pendants, which is inspired by the Ancient Greek concept of the Zodiac. With 13 neckpieces in total within Sacred Trees, each piece is reportedly designed to “resonate” with specific lunar periods as an alternative to the Zodiac system.  Additionally, Joshua James is also releasing a new ‘Signature Collection’, incorporating staple pieces. All of the pieces can be engraved, including engravable discs and padlock pendants that have been created using ethically-sourced metals. Joshua James said that all pieces were designed with the intentions of meeting the “highest standards” of jewellery creation, with many pieces in the collection being vermeil plated with fairmined gold. Shaun Bell, managing direc

Jewellery designer Alice van Cal has introduced its new initiative named ‘The Birthstone Collection’ where every month of 2022 a new piece or capsule collection will be launched featuring the birthstone of the month. For the February Birthstone, it has put together a collection that includes all its new creations where Amethyst is the protagonist. The collection features a variety of earrings and necklaces, all based around the Amethyst gem, a variety of quartz which comes in a violet hue. The Jeweller said: “At Alice van Cal we fully embrace this spiritual role that jewellery can play in our lives and how it can help us be the best version of ourselves. “Along with the general belief that birthstones bring good energy, we aim to widen our choice of ethically-sourced gemstones so that our customers can find the perfect one for them and start their self-growth journey.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203334-alice-van-cal-introduces-the-birthstone-collection

Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue surged 49% to $264.7m (£194.65m) in the six months ending 31 December 2021 (H1 FY22), compared to $178.1m (£130.9m) in the same period in 2020 (H1 FY21). The manufacturer said the increase is particularly driven by the sale of exceptional stones totalling $77.9m (£57.28m), up 92% from $40.4m (£29.7m) in H1 FY2.  It is reportedly further supported by the “strong” diamond market, with rough diamond prices on a like-for-like basis up 16% compared to the preceding six-month period to 30 June 2021. However, Petra Diamonds’ sales volumes reduced by some 7% in H1 FY22 compared to H1 FY21 as an inventory build up in FY20 following the initial Covid outbreak led to “significantly” higher volumes being sold in 2021. Production is also up year-on-year by 2% from 1,740,862 carat to 1,777,424 carats. Petra Diamonds said this is attributable to the Williamson mine resuming production during the period. Total injuries were also down 21% in the period. Ri

What Are the Best Types of Jewelry to Buy? If you're searching for the best types of jewelry to buy, we've got you covered. Take a look at some of these examples you'll be sure to enjoy. Keyword(s): types of jewelry         If there’s one thing you can count on, it’s the timelessness of the right types of jewelry. It’s safe to say that we can’t stop searching for the perfect pieces to add to our collection, with studies showing that fine jewelry was   flying off store shelves   even at the height of the pandemic last year! In other words, if you’re obsessed with finding the perfect jewelry to pair with your favorite styles, you’re in good company—even if the task can be harder than it seems. After all, with so many different styles available, how can you tell which classic pieces are worth splurging on? Whether you buy just one of the pieces below or you work to collect them all, you can feel confident about investing in these timeless staples you’ll treasure forever

Boodles has announced the launch of its new ‘Beach’ collection which features an array of necklaces and bracelets and anklets. The bracelet, set with brilliant cut diamonds in 18 carats, comes in rose gold, platinum diamond and yellow gold with the total weight of the five main diamonds, or 2.51 carats. The necklace set features brilliant cut diamonds in platinum with the total weight of the main diamonds at 3.56 carats. Honour Wainwright, a sixth generation member of the Boodles Family, said: “I am very excited about this collection. “Launching in the height of winter, particularly as it will be the first time in Boodles history that we have designed and created a Beach anklet.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203291-boodles-launches-new-beach-collection

Silverwood has won the SME News Northern Enterprise Award for the ‘Best Emerging Jewellery Brand’ in 2021. The Northern Enterprise Awards celebrates the small and new businesses and projects in the north of England, and this marks the return of the awards ceremony for the third consecutive year. Silverwood has received the award for its work across the year, including introducing its jewellery for the first time through the launch of its website, creating four full collections including necklaces, earrings, bangles, bracelets and rings, and displaying the jewellery across a series of art galleries. Additionally, the jewellers also joined the National Association of Jewellers, received listings on other online marketplaces, and planted trees with One Tree Planted through its customers. Claire De Bezenac, owner and creator of Silverwood, said: “As for many entrepreneurs, dedication and resilience has been paramount, because the last two years have been very challenging.  “Having la

Dior has launched a new collection, ‘La Rosa Dior’ which was inspired by Christian Dior’s garden in Milly-la-Forêt. The nine-piece collection aims to bring together rose gold and diamonds on “delicate” necklaces, stud earrings and rings. The mono-earring appears as a stud or in a motif that stretches from the earlobe to the helix. The bangles are chiselled in white, pink or yellow gold, and can be featured with or without a frosting of diamonds. Commenting on the collection, artistic director Victoire De Castellane likened it to “a stem that coils around the finger, like a poetic jewel, a romantic declaration or a symbol of eternal love”. source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203279-dior-launches-la-rosa-dior-collection

Alrosa has reported its sales of rough and polished diamonds for FY21 reached $4.16bn (£3.03bn), up by 50% compared to 2020 levels and up 21% from 2019. The total includes proceeds from rough diamond sales of $3.97bn (£2.89bn), and polished diamond sales of $192m (£139.87m). Meanwhile, the group’s December sales accounted for $254m (£185m), including $241m (£175.56m) of rough diamond sales and $12m (£8.74m) of polished diamond sales. The surge in sales is reportedly driven by “recovering” demand for diamond jewellery in the “key” consumer markets, including North America and Asia.  Evgeny Agureev, deputy CEO of Alrosa, said: “Today, we are proud to present strong rough diamond sales results for 12M 2021.  “Amid strong demand, December sales dynamics result from the high base effect of December 2020, when sales primarily came from our stocks, as well as from the trading session shift towards the end of the month with sales partly moving to January 2022.” He added: “To reiterate,

The House of Alyssa Smith has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with Honda. The officially licensed motorsport jewellery collection comprises a Honda red enamel tag charm in sterling silver, a Honda charm bracelet in sterling silver, and a Honda red enamel necklace in sterling silver. The collection was designed by British jeweller, Alyssa Smith, who has also announced plans to extend the collaboration further this month to include more new arrivals with Honda. Smith said: “It has been my absolute pleasure to work with Honda to turn dreams into reality in precious metals and in miniature, collectable form so that Honda fans can expand their love for this incredible brand by wearing Honda as well as riding Honda. “We have worked tirelessly over the months to design, sample and bring to life a perfect collection of jewellery which reflects the high standards of Honda and which can go hand in hand with their already incredible range of officially licensed prod

The Jewellery World Awards (JWA) has announced that the KGK group chairman Navrattan Kothari has been chosen as the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is in recognition of his achievements in business, contributions to the gemstone and jewellery trade, and philanthropic efforts. Building on his family’s existing gemstone trading business, Kothari has helped “pave the way” for KGK’s subsequent growth into a global market that covers the entire spectrum of mining, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and retailing diamonds and coloured stones. JWA will officially present Kothari’s award in the gala dinner, which will be held at JGT Dubai (Jewellery Gem Technology Dubai) on 21 February 2022. Letitia Chow, chairperson and founder of JWA at Informa Markets Jewellery, said: “Since the 1960s, Kothari has been working tirelessly, not just to elevate the KGK Group, but also to inspire excellence in the jewellery and gemstone trade through his roles in key industry organisa

We have never lived in a more exciting time for purpose. The rise of social impact brands is transforming the landscape of business, with consumers increasingly looking for brands who put purpose before profit and align with the values and issues that matter most to them. The Trust Barometer reports that “80% of consumers agree that a business must play a role in addressing societal issues”, and everywhere you look brands are incorporating impact into their products and businesses – from coffee to lipstick and everything in between. Millennial and Gen Z shoppers in particular have grown up in a society that encourages social change, preferring to give back through the products and brands they buy rather than donating directly to causes they are passionate about. However, it’s important to remember that for a purpose-built business to resonate with consumers, it must be authentic. Consumers are now more informed than ever and well-equipped to spot misdirection. Tactics aimed at quickl

Many of us see the new year as the perfect time for a style refresh, and consumers who are finding a new sense of style will no doubt be interested in updating their jewellery boxes too. This means it’s a particularly important time for businesses in the jewellery industry to make sure that they’re staying on top of the latest fashion, shopping, and consumer trends. To give you some inspiration for your business in the coming year, here are the ways in which these trends are influencing the industry in 2022. Fashion trends Keeping up to date with jewellery fashion trends is incredibly important, as these will be the main influencing factors for your consumers. 2022 is set to be a year for big statement pieces, as people go all out after years of minimalism being on trend. A few of the biggest extravagant jewellery trends that are likely to soar this year include: Long drop earrings: Large, bold earrings are predicted to do well in 2022, as consumers get set to make a statement with

The Inhorgenta Munich trade show which was scheduled to take place between 11 February to 14, 2022, will be postponed following the Omicron variant outbreak. The platform for jewellery, watches and gemstones will now be held from 8 April to 11, 2022, at Messe München’s exhibition grounds. Klaus Dittrich, chairman and CEO of Messe München, which operates the show said: “We had many discussions with our exhibitors before making this decision. And we want to ensure more clarity for them, as well as for visitors. “Our customers and partners are still very interested in the trade show the industry network wants to meet. With this new date, we provide a more reliable alternative for this.” Elena Jasper, exhibition director Inhorgenta, added: “The decision was mainly driven by a number of travel restrictions. At the same time, Messe München has repeatedly demonstrated that—thanks to a sophisticated protection and hygiene concept—trade fairs can also be successfully held under pandemic con

CME Jewellery has announced the launch of its new “Goddess Range” jewellery collection. The CME design team have created a range of pendants and studs in sterling silver and yellow gold-plated silver.  The collection is inspired by the elemental Goddesses: Earth, Air, Fire and Water and it has been designed exclusively for CME customers. CME said the detail within each jewellery piece “highlight the spirit and strength of each of the Goddesses”. Debbie Hunt, CME Jewellery’s general manager, said: “We are delighted with the results of this new collection and feel that our design team have brought this magical concept to fruition.  “We are excited to be launching the collection after months of preparation, we know that our jewellery clients will be able to maximise the business potential of these statement jewellery pieces.” source https://www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk/203210-cme-launches-new-goddess-collection