Introduction Indians have been wearing jewellery as accessories in the form of bajuband, kamarband etc. since times immemorial, as is evident from ancient statue sculpture. Gradually, however, the traditional Indian accessories gave way to the very modern, practical and sleek jewel accessories; more in keeping with the fast paced, changing lifestyles and attitudes. Once considered […]

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As retailers call for increased funding to encourage high street footfall in the wake of further Covid-19 restrictions across England yesterday, independent jeweller Roseanna Croft – who closed her Bakewell boutique during lockdown – has said that this is the perfect time to remodel the retail sector. The founder, designer and maker at Roseanna Croft […]

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Contemporary jewellery boutique K.fines has unveiled collaborations with two new partners, resulting in new collections for autumn and winter 2020. The Nottingham-based brand has partnered with: Copenhagen’s AYM, which specialises in environmentally friendly jewellery and other accessories; and Tilly Sveaas, a Norwegian-English jewellery designer with over 20 years’ experience. The AYM collection is ecologically inspired […]

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Princess Anne closed London Fashion Week yesterday (Feb 18), presenting Rosh Mahtani of Hatton Garden jewellers Alighieri with the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtani is the first jewellery designer to be given the prestigious accolade, which recognises designers with exceptional talent and originality, as well as strong community values and sustainable practices. […]

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Atalisman of wisdom, power and protection, turquoise has been a favourite the world over for over 7,000 years. Originally sourced from Iran, today the copper-rich mines of the American south-west produce the most sought-after stones. Piaget’s 1960s timepieces with hardstone dials were quickly adopted by the bold and the beautiful, from Jackie Kennedy to Elizabeth […]

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Notonthehighstreet has worked with one of its stockists to launch the first ever jewellery collection by popular TV presenter, Fearne Cotton. Designed in collaboration with one of the online giant’s artisan jewellers, Carrie Elizabeth, the exclusive Fearne Cotton x Carrie Elizabeth collection is notonthehighstreet’s first high profile collaboration. The collection has been created to offer […]

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Digital transparency company, Everledger, has launched version 2.0 of its blockchain platform, with an aim to drive sustainable practices in the jewellery industry. The Everledger platform provides increasing levels of transparency across complex and regulated supply chains. Founded in 2015, the London-based firm is a pioneer in the industry, creating solutions that harness the benefits […]

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British jewellery designer Daniella Draper has revealed her ambitions to open shops in London, New York City and Saint Tropez. The jeweller, who was recently shortlisted for Branded Jewellery Boutique of the Year at the 2019 Professional Jeweller Awards, already has four permanent boutiques in the north of England, and now she is planning to […]

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Saffronart’s Dialogues in Art series presents the second edition of its biennial jewellery conference, titled Mapping a Legacy of Indian Jewels, at the Four Seasons hotel in Mumbai on 11 – 12 October 2019. The two-day conference features an illustrious line-up of speakers including leading jewellery historians, specialists and designers from across the globe. India […]

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Described as a design platform which showcases student talent and provides global opportunities for youth skills development in jewellery design, the Shining Light Awards have been a beacon of hope for many a young, aspiring jewellery designer. The Award was first launched in South Africa in 1996 and subsequently in Botswana and Namibia in 2008. […]

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