Swarovski Gems’ release of its annual Gem Visions report is sure to have tongues wagging as the company profiles jewellery trends for 2014 in a stunning collection of gemstones and jewellery design.
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It wasn’t long ago we were reviewing Pantone’s spring colour palette. Now, we discuss the moody autumn palettes of 2013.
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In 2013, personalised jewellery is set to remain popular with consumers who are seeking pieces that focus on the individual. Dean Millard reports.
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Picking the emerging watch trends can sometimes be particularly tricky. To help, Jeff Salton chats with a panel of watch suppliers to see what they believe women want from a watch in 2013.
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Is Apple about to enter the watch market with the launch of the iWatch?
If you believe all the rumours, it might happen as early as this year.
Would it be the greatest shake-up of the industry since the Swatch
watch?
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Swarovski Gems' annual Gem Visions has been published. Now in its 10th year, Gem Visions forecasts global trends including the latest trends in jewellery design. What might customers be seeking in the coming year.
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Pantone, the company recognised globally as an authority on colour standards for the design industry, has released its regular next season’s colour palette which could provide a valuable insight into 2013 consumer jewellery trends.
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Peter Coulson, who included Sydney-based, Don Pezzano’s jewellery for an “alternative twist”, was also shocked to learn how many hits his photos received.
“We’ve worked out that the shoot across blogs acquired about 23 million hits, making this one of our most successful,” Coulson told Jeweller. “I wanted to reinforce the emotion of the original picture with this jewellery, so this is something more edgy and out there.”
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Jewellery items that feature secret components or “hidden” messages known only to the wearer are highly sought-after – just don’t let the word get out. CARLA CARUSO reports.
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Jewellery suppliers are revisiting eighties excess and bohemian chic this autumn and winter, as well as venturing to the dark side. CARLA CARUSO reports.
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