Rudell The Jewellers release their catalogue for Christmas

Recently Rudell The Jewellers, renowned for their exquisite jewellery and watch collections, celebrated the launch of their highly anticipated annual catalogue, showcasing an array of jewellery, watches and gifts, perfectly timed for Christmas.

Nestled in the heart of the West Midlands, Rudell The Jewellers, known for their dedication to deliver excellence in quality, service and value since 1938, opened their doors to guests wishing to celebrate the launch of the catalogue

The evening was a true treat for the senses, as guests sipped Champagne, indulged themselves in delicious appetisers while listening to the soft rhythm of the piano played by Karen Daniels. 

Various jewellery and timepieces from prestigious brands such as Patek Philippe, Rolex, Tudor, OMEGA, IWC, Grand Seiko, Longines, FOPE, Roberto Coin, Messika, Mikimoto, George Jensen, Antonini, Mont Blanc, and Lalique, were available to view, touch and try on.

Guests were particularly captivated by Messika, the newest addition to Rudell The Jewellers. Messika’s Country Manager, Romain Milaret, was on hand to offer insight into the brand as well as provide guests with styling advice. 

Founded in 2005, Messika has already established itself as a modern, dynamic and daring jewellery brand which prides itself on diamonds for everyday wear. A luxury brand of the highest quality worn by celebrities such as Beyoncé, Kendall Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and many more.

With a wide variety of jewellery, watches, and gifts, guests were able to find something that specifically catered to their unique tastes and styles. Rudells’ professional and friendly staff were readily available to guide and help navigate through the many different jewellery and watch collections. Rudells’ in-house designs commanded attention with the highlight piece of night being the white gold necklet with diamond detailing from Rudells’ Prestige collection – a true embodiment of luxury.

The evening was not only an occasion to witness the brilliance of Rudell's selection of jewellery, watches, and gift items, but it was also a chance for guests to meet with old friends and socialise. "Our guests had the opportunity to explore and appreciate the finest creations in our new catalogue,” says Rudells’ Sales Manager, Glenn Jenkinson-Deakin. “But at the core of the event, the evening was a celebration of our guests who, over the years, have become part of the Rudell family.”

As the event drew to a close, guests left with not only a deeper appreciation for Rudells’ excellence in service, but also with a glimpse of the timeless elegance that defines Rudell The Jewellers. Rudell The Jewellers continues to display the high standards of quality, personal attention, and customer service – values they have been faithful to since 1938.

For more information on Rudell The Jewellers and their new catalogue, please go the website or visit one of their showrooms in Wolverhampton and Birmingham.

www.rudells.com

Gift Ideas For A Sustainable Christmas from Iris & Lolli Jewellery

When it comes to choosing gifts for the people in your life who matter to you, this Christmas, sustainable choices are increasingly at the top of the festive shopping list.

All Iris & Lolli Jewellery is made by hand from recycled metals which are often rescued from landfill as a waste product of industry & all our packaging is recycled/recyclable and also plastic free.

Their nature theme is timeless & the perfect antidote to the fast fashion, trend driven world that we live in.

By shopping sensibly for handmade, eco-conscious greener gifts that will stand the test of time, this is one of the many ways that this Christmas can be greener than ever before.

To learn more and to place your orders please visit them at https://irisandlolli.co.uk.

Find all your perfect Christmas gifts at Rudell the Jewellers in Birmingham and Wolverhampton

Rudells ensure that they are always up to the minute on the latest trends for the year ahead. They pay careful attention to the key jewellery and fashion looks for the upcoming seasons, but always ensure that each piece they select has longevity, making sure that it is a design classic that you will be able to wear for a lifetime.

Scintillation is the word of the party season, with dropper and chandelier earrings featuring heavily. These shimmering versatile pieces span the day to night look easily, adding glitz to your casual wear and drama to your cocktail dress.

The recent London fashion week featured exciting upcoming collections for Spring/Summer and Rudells have the perfect choice of jewellery that will complement any of these gorgeous styles. Spring is all about bright colours for 2012. Bold colours and statement jewellery are the perfect way to welcome in the new season. Rodney Rayner have a beautiful and striking collection in-store that features fabulous tzavorites, amethysts and sapphires mounted in precious metals, the perfect way to add dramatic colour.

For those of you looking for a softer touch of colour, Rudells versatile ropes of coloured pearls come in many beautiful shades and can be worn in a variety of several different styles, adding instant lustre and glamour to any outfit.

Layering your jewellery will continue to be a statement look for the year ahead. The easiest way to wear this look is on the wrist, so stack your Links of London friendship bracelets together for an on trend cuff effect and then add a stylish George Jenson silver bangle to complete the look.

Larger watches will continue their popularity in 2012 and everyone is talking about the Rolex Explorer II. Compared to its predecessor the new model had a increased case diameter of 42mm and in a stylish nod to its origins the second time zone hand has reverted to the cover and shape of the original 1971 model.

Rudells jewellery manager Amy Wilkes said “we choose our jewellery and watches very carefully. We not only consider the trends of the industry but also the tastes of our clientèle this ensures that Rudells always have the most desirable and wearable selection of jewellery.

From Diamond Rings to Necklaces, Earrings, Watches and Engagement Rings in Wolverhampton - Rudells currently have two showrooms, one in Wolverhampton and the other in Harborne, Birmingham. Please visit them for a warm, friendly service and to view their quality jewellery ranges, prestigious watch brands and giftware.

Ernest Jones introduces Swarovski jewellery collection. Just in time for Christmas!

Ernest Jones has announced a new brand partnership with Swarovski, which will see Swarovski branded jewellery available, both in selected stores and online. Ernest Jones Love & Life already has a wide selection of jewellery, gifts and pens which uses Swarovski Crystal Elements in their design such as.

Ernest Jones' Head of buying, Beverley Mitchell said: "This is an exciting fashion forward brand and Ernest Jones is very pleased to have formed a partnership with Swarovski, enabling us to stock this brand online and in 105 stores."

The Swarovski jewellery range features a selection of timeless and iconic pieces created for evening and daytime wear. The range consists of 69 pieces of jewellery including bracelets, necklaces, rings, bangles, earrings and jewellery sets. Thirteen of the items are only available online and not in store. The prices range from £40 for a simple pair of Swarovski earrings up to £245 for the Swarovski Diamanta Collar, which has already been featured in Vogue and The Sunday Express newspaper. Included in the collection is the Oceanic pendant featuring a heart shape tanzanite coloured crystal centre and elegant matching earrings. The Alicia earrings set with pave crystals and Intervalle bangle also feature within the range. The Intervalle bangle is available in white, gold and red, although the red and gold versions are also only available to buy online.

Since it was founded in 1895 by Daniel Swarovski I. (1862-1956), a visionary scientist and entrepreneur, Swarovski has been family-owned. Born and raised in Bohemia, Daniel Swarovski I. revolutionized the industry by inventing the first machine for cutting and polishing crystal stones.

The new crystal chatons, more brilliant, perfectly cut and faceted, and more consistent than any crystals previously produced, were welcomed by jewelers and couturiers such as Coco Chanel and Christian Dior, and became an essential ingredient of 20th century luxury, glamour and style.

Today, Swarovski jewellery and accessory collections showcase the creativity and versatility of crystal, ranging from timeless classic creations to on-trend fashionable designs for men and women, including watches, eyewear, handbags, small leather goods and technology accessories.

Ernest Jones has a broad range of brands suitable for all gifts and occasions. The recent jewellery brand additions include Sattva, Amanda Wakeley, Daisy Chakra and Swarovski. Ernest Jones shows commitment to all their brands and embraces new trends.

Using fashion expertise, industry knowledge and experience Ernest Jones brings to the customer only the best jewellery collections from leading brands. If customers are shopping online the jewellery retailer has buyer’s guides for watches, diamonds, and metals with expert information to assist customers with their research.

FACTFILE:
Ernest Jones Love & Life has around 200 stores and a retail website. Ernest Jones offers a wide range of leading brand watches and high quality jewellery. Ernest Jones also has a stunning selection of gifts for all occasions. Ernest Jones is part of Signet Jewellers Limited, the world's largest speciality retail jeweller.

Yellow gold jewellery in abundance at Goldsmiths' Fair

Innovative yellow gold jewellery by designer-makers in abundance at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2011

At Goldsmiths’ Hall
Week One - Monday, September 26 to Sunday, October 2
Week Two - Tuesday, October 4 to Sunday, October 9

A visit to Goldsmiths’ Fair 2011 at Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London which opens on Monday September 26 will leave you in no doubt that gold, particularly yellow gold, remains a firm favourite with jewellers. In fact Goldsmiths’ Fair is the place to go if you are looking for stylish, innovative and original gold jewellery.

Not only has gold been hitting the headlines recently with its rise in price, it has also been making a come-back on the fashion runways and yellow gold jewellery is back in vogue as the ultimate luxury accessory.

Several jewellers at Goldsmiths’ Fair make no excuses for working purely in rich yellow gold. First time exhibitor Sheila Teague of jewellery duo Wright and Teague, says: “I try not to be inhibited by the cost and think only in terms of the sculptural beauty, tactility and versatility that gold allows.”

Other jewellers who share her viewpoint are Polly Gasston who works exclusively in 22 carat gold to create her bold strong confident jewellery which is influenced by ancient goldsmiths but still totally contemporary and relevant in style.

Disa Allsopp, whose latest collection is dominated by yellow gold jewellery said: “I am finding that my clients regard gold as an investment. They admire the precious quality of the material and find it even more desirable when combined with innovative design and craftsmanship.”

David Lamb, Managing Director, Jewellery at the World Gold Council, commented: "{{The upcoming Goldsmiths Fair will highlight how the craftsman's oldest and most precious metal is continuing to inspire the jewellers of today and tomorrow. Gold's unique properties enable innovative jewellery design and the goldsmiths who will be showing at the Fair this year, will demonstrate that high manufacturing standards and craftsmanship are alive and well."

In fact the World Gold Council has recently observed various trends in yellow gold jewellery, many of which are much in evidence at Goldsmiths’ Fair. Texture and colour for example play a key part. The former can be achieved through various techniques such as hammering, forging and reticulation. Tina Engell for instance uses the ancient technique of cuttlefish bone casting to create rings which are left with a rich grainy finish made by the mould which she feels accentuates the natural beauty and warmth of the gold.

In contrast braided gold wire is taken to extraordinary lengths in the hands of Catherine Martin who has adapted traditional Japanese silk braiding textile techniques which she learnt in Japan to make her exquisite jewellery. Each of her jewels is meticulously hand-braided using the finest gold wire. Catherine sometimes weaves platinum wire in with the gold and occasionally incorporates tiny twinkling diamonds to heighten the effect. Likewise Andrew Lamb uses precious gold and silver wires in his jewellery, creating pieces by layering, twisting and overlapping these ‘threads’ to create rippling textures and subtle colour variations, playfully drawing in the viewer and creating a moment of surprise.

Falling in the trend of precious and delicate, new exhibitor to the Fair Beth Gilmour makes highly attractive gold jewellery which is often described as intricate and elegant and it is no surprise that she is influenced by organic leaf patterns and vintage lace.

Gold as the new jewel is also much in evidence at the Fair with many jewellers using yellow gold as a design feature or ornamentation. Katherine Baird for example uses gold detailing in combination with silver to highlight the importance of 'the line' in her work, as do Olivia Schlevogt and Shivani Patel. Award winning jeweller Jacqueline Cullen has developed a unique technique to enable her to add gold granulation to her fabulous jewellery made from inky black Whitby Jet. Her effective use of 18 carat gold granulation emulates the flow of molten gold lava from crevices of a volcano.

The high price of gold has also forced jewellers to become more resourceful and creative in finding new ways of getting the “gold” look but still keeping costs down. For instance Melissa Rigby uses her own technique of fusing fine coloured gold and silver leaf with vitreous enamel (ground glass), while Jane Adam uses an unusual material for some of her pieces – bimetal, which comprises a thick layer of 18 carat gold fused to sterling silver. Like Melissa, Jane has developed her own unique method of scribing through the gold and oxidising the exposed silver lines to create a fascinating, textured surface.

Come and be seduced by the great variety of dazzling gold jewellery on sale at Goldsmiths’ Fair 2011

FACTFILE:

Week One - Monday, September 26 to Sunday, October 2
Week Two - Tuesday, October 4 to Sunday, October 9
Closed Monday October 3 for change over of exhibitors
11am to 7.00pm Monday to Friday (last entry 6.30pm)
10am to 6.00pm Saturday and Sunday (last entry 5.30pm)
Entrance by catalogue purchasable on the door (£7 for one week, £12 for two weeks)

• The 29th annual Goldsmiths’ Fair (first Fair took place in 1983)
• A selling exhibition open to the public and trade.
• 90 exhibitors each week (107 jewellers and 61 silversmiths)
• All the exhibitors are vetted by the Goldsmiths’ Company
• 10 recent graduates have been granted a stand, a loan and a bursary by the Goldsmiths’ Company
• Prices range from £60 upwards to £16,000
• All the silver and precious metal jewellery is hallmarked by one of the four UK Assay Offices.

WHERE?
Goldsmiths’ Hall,
Foster Lane,
London EC2V 6BN
Tel: 020 7606 7010
www.thegoldsmiths.co.uk
Licensed Café on site offering drinks and refreshments throughout the day.

NEAREST UNDERGROUND STATIONS:
St Paul’s, Mansion House, Barbican, Bank
BUSES:
8, 11, 25, 100, 242, 56, 521

www.whoswhoingoldandsilver.com
The Goldsmiths’ Company’s on-line directory for jewellery, silver and works of art enables the public to browse on line to make contact with the maker of their choice. With more than 300 craftsmen, all approved by the Goldsmiths’ Company, the website is the ultimate resource for any requirement in precious metal.