CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2017
Roundup
7 INDUSTRY NEWS From store openings to hallmarking figures, we provide you with all of the important news stories of the month from across the jewellery industry
17 THE SOAPBOX Apple Nootenboom, managing director at casting house Hean Studio, on the growth in use of CAD/ CAM systems and where some jewellers may be going wrong
18 TALKING POINT Every month we ask UK jewellers about a hot topic. This month it’s: “Do you think overseas trade shows are important?”
22 TREND-WATCH Janet Fitch, in her regular column, explores some of February’s exhibitions and the innovative and unique jewellers that will be attending
Features
27 SHOWSTOPPERS With the Jewellery & Watch
Birmingham show finally here, we take a look at some of the key brands and collections that will be on display to help you plan your visit
41 SETTING UP SHOP Setting up your first retail store is a daunting task, but for the owners of recently-owned Harrington Brookshaw it has always been a lifelong dream. Tom Davis reports
47 OUTLOOK 2017 > THE GOLD MARKET A volatile 2016 has pushed the price of gold up and in turn lead to increased overheads for those in the jewellery industry. But what does 2017 have in store?
54 JEWELLERY FOCUS VISITS VICENZAORO After visiting the exhibition last month, Michael Northcott looks back on Italy’s Vicenzaoro and some of the fascinating designs on show
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63 SELLING: LEONARD ZELL In his regular slot on improving sales, Leonard Zell looks ahead to Valentine’s Day and how independent jewellers can increase their revenue
71 TAKING STOCK With so much coming to market every month we curate a batch of new product releases and business services for your perusal
82 VOICE ON THE HIGHSTREET We interview a high street jewellery every month. This month we sit down with Lynsey Cooke from Azendi
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