Jewellery supplier Gecko is offering visitors to Jewellery & Watch an exclusive deal as retailers still have time to receive stock before Valentine’s Day. The supplier, which has over seven brands, has an exclusive show offer at its stand at the NEC for retailers who are still looking for gifting jewels suitable for the most…
Pantone reveals colours that will shape fashion jewellery sales next year
The colour palette set to dominate the jewellery industry in SS18 features “unexpected” hues, reveals Pantone. The global authority on colour and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries, Pantone LLC, has released the Pantone Fashion Colour Trend Report Spring 2018 edition ahead of London Fashion Week. The report features the top colours the…
Tiffany gifts art graduates with a year of free studio space
International jewellery brand Tiffany & Co. has partnered with the Outset Contemporary Art Fund for a three-year partnership making a rent-free studio space available to the London’s finest art college graduates. The free studio space will be awarded to a selection of seven entrants. The shortlisted students have been chosen and are from colleges including the Royal Academy, The Royal…
COLLECTION: Dower & Hall increases birthstone focus
This season Dower & Hall are to increase their focus on gemstones and birthstones following the successful relaunch of their Twinkle rings and introduction of Twinkle Jewellery earlier this year. The Twinkle Precious collection, due to launch in October and on show for buyers at IJL for the first time, will feature a broad selection…
Daisy London reveals earth-conscious collection in collaboration with Ellie Goulding
Jewellery brand Daisy London has announced the launch of its latest celebrity collaboration with singer Ellie Goulding to raise funding and awareness of climate change. Goulding, who supports Earth Hour, and Earth Overshoot Day, was keen to reflect her planet-conscious attitude in the collaboration range and support conservation charity WWF. “By creating this bracelet with…
Women would rather shun make-up than jewellery, survey says
New figures find that women would rather go without make up than jewellery when leaving the house. 59.5% of women would rather be seen without make-up than jewellery, according to a worldwide survey commissioned by JewelStreet.com. The survey was put to 17,285 customers in 51 countries, and revealed that jewellery makes consumers feel confident. A…
Q&A: Julie Driscoll gives insight into Jewellery & Watch 2018
With six months to go before the next Jewellery & Watch, Professional Jeweller caught up with Ascential Events, portfolio director, Julie Driscoll to find out what is in store… Professional Jeweller: What can the jewellery industry expect from Jewellery & Watch next February? Julie Driscoll: J&W will be an edited blend of fine jewellery with a…
Gecko’s newest collection blooms in time for summer
Jewellery supplier Gecko has expanded its offering by unveiling its latest jewellery addition the Elements Silver collection. The collection, which took “in detail” as its inspiration, explores new finishes, textures and patterns, with coloured enamels, semi –precious stones and new Swarovski shapes. In detail has references to nature, art and textiles, having these multiple influences…
Bronzallure appoints former Miss Italy as brand ambassador
Bronzallure Milano has revealed Martina Colombari as the brand’s first official ambassador. Ms Colombari is a former Miss Italy, and is now an actress as well as a model. Her first portraits for Bronzallure were taken by international photographer Toni Thorimbert to showcase the brand’s Autumn/Winter 2016 collection. “When I first saw Bronzallure Milano jewellery,…
Stephen Webster opens transactional online jewellery store
Anybody with £10,650 available on their credit card will be able to buy Stephen Webster’s Fly By Night Crystal Haze long earrings in white gold directly from the jeweller’s website from next week. The iconic designer will allow customers to order online for delivery anywhere in the UK, or they can click and collect from…
