Smaller… but perfectly formed, Jewellery & Watch at the NEC Birmingham promises to pull in the punters with a combination of creative and conscientious inspiration, says Belinda Morris.

It’s no secret that Jewellery & Watch, will, this year, look somewhat different to previous years. Most markedly it will be more compact. OK, it will be smaller. There are fewer exhibitors and many of the ‘big names’ that traditionally occupy prominent stands won’t be there. But they weren’t there last year either… and life went on. In fact J&W 2019 was gratifyingly successful for a broad cross-section of exhibitors, for a variety of reasons.

The show will also look different because J&W has been gathered into the bosom of the Spring Fair family and given an upfront position – Hall 1 – alongside Fashion and Gift sections. The aim is to draw jewellery-buying visitors from other areas of the show – who will surely be tempted by the lure of innovative designers and brands that they might otherwise be unaware of and miss. Meanwhile, regular J&W visitors will be heartened by a much shorter walk from Birmingham International railway station.

To see the full Spring Fair and Jewellery & Watch Seminar Programme, please visit springfair.com/seminarprogramme

Need to knowJewellery & Watch

Date 2nd-6th February, 2020Venue Hall 1, NEC, Birmingham

Opening times Sun 2nd Feb - 9:00 - 18:00Mon 3rd Feb - 9:00 - 18:00Tues 4th Feb - 9:00 - 18:00Wed 5th Feb - 9:00 - 18:00Thurs 6th Feb - 9:00 - 16:00

More details www.jewelleryandwatchbirmingham.com

And there’s more…

Visitors to Jewellery & Watch will have access to three theatre and workshop spaces, including the Inspiring Retail Stage, The Retail Skills Theatre and the new Design and Source Stage. Drawing on the broad expertise of Spring Fair’s diverse community, the 2020 Seminar Programme will benefit all kinds of businesses, including independent jewellery retailers, jewellery suppliers, emerging brand owners and established manufacturers.

Sustainability is a core theme of the Programme, with a wide range of speakers lined-up to tackle this growing area. On the Inspiring Retail Stage (Hall 6) a discussion on The Role of Retail in Building a Sustainable Future (11.30am-12pm) will be followed by Jeremy Corner, chairman of The Giftware Association, posing the question How Can You Be a Sustainable Retailer? (1.30pm-2pm) on Sunday, 2nd. On Tuesday 4th, a panel discussion on Why Independents are Leading the Charge Towards Sustainable Retail (12pm-12.40pm) will no doubt draw crowds to the Inspiring Retail Stage, as will the Evolution of Sustainable Store Design (1.20pm-1.50pm), delivered by Karl McKeever, MD/founder of Visual Thinking.

The Inspiring Retail Stage will feature daily talks by Spring Fair trends partner, Colour Hive, which will share an overview of its Colour, Material & Finish Forecast for SS21, starting from 10.30am. On Monday a keynote talk by Mary Portas will look at Why the Future of Business is Rooted in Kindness (2pm-3pm). Other topics to be discussed across all three theatres and stages include visual merchandising, social media best practice, buying techniques, business negotiation, search engine optimisation, Google analytics, monetising social media and Google advertising.

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Ti Sento Pearl JewelleryPing Ping Jewellery

Wiltshire-based Ping Ping holds comprehensive stocks of loose and strung pearls, plus silver and gold-mounted pearl jewellery at all price points. Within its own stringing studio MD Susan Lee – an expert stringer – trains its pearl artists. Ping Ping also specialises in jade, coral and gemstone jewellery. The latest designs play with different materials, like coloured and frosted agates with textured silver finishes, great value trend-led pieces.(1B21)

Lido Pearls

Offering over 1,600 designs ranging from basic freshwater pearl studs in six sizes to premium Tahitian pearl pieces, Lido’s silver and pearl collection appeals to multiple stores, independent gifts shops and jewellers. Recent years have seen an increase in demand for timeless pearl jewellery with all ages. Lido has also found that customers are now looking for unusual shapes and larger pieces, so has expanded its selection of the Edison pearl.(1F41)

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DesignersHazel Atkinson

This Spring Hazel Atkinson Jewellery is presenting new colour ranges to the existing collection, and introducing ‘mint’ as a cool option for pieces that can be worn with casual looks as well as posh frocks. All the jewellery is designed, manufactured, and dispatched from Hazel’s workshop in Nottingham, making it a 100 per cent British hand-made product.(1C53)

Yulan Jewellery

Following a successful 2019 show, Yulan will occupy a larger stand at J&W and will be focusing on its silver with red gold collections – by far its best sellers. The piece shown here is from the ‘Planished Hearts’ collection, supplied on a 16/18" chain.(1B60)

LBJ

One of the designers that LBJ is working with is Israeli Hagit Designs. Created in silver and occasionally with 9ct gold, her collection includes pendants, rings, bangles and earrings often set with pearls. (1B52)

Chris Lewis Silver

Edinburgh-born, Mexico-based Chris Lewis is a distinctively different designer silver jewellery line. His approach to designing silver jewellery comes from developing signature textures and combining them to add depth. He is often inspired by the natural forms he comes across on his extensive travels.(1C41)

Thomas P Cochran

This Mauritius-based family-run business works mainly in silver, but with a growing collection in gold, pieces are handmade; taken from a mould of an original shell, cast and then hand finished. Inspired by the tropical waters and a love of the sea the range also includes marine animals and a few nautical twists for both men and women. New this year is a small, but growing, range inspired by the English countryside, including a ‘Bee’ collection. Men’s pieces include leather belts with chunky silver buckles and keyrings.(1C45)

Smile Jewellery

Smile specialises in largely plain sterling silver jewellery, at everyday prices to bring in continual sales. The current best sellers are little sterling silver studs. At the show the brand will be introducing more coastal-themed jewellery, with new seahorse and starfish designs, as well as ‘Ocean Wave’ bracelets and necklaces.(1E41)

Rodney Holman

Established over 40 years ago, Rodney Holman has become one of the leading distributors of high quality fashion jewellery. The extensive range of silver and rose gold plated necklaces, earrings and bracelets, large choice of brooches and great enamel pieces, combines with exemplary customer care. With no minimum order and free delivery.(1E22-F23)

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Silver & Fashion JewelleryCME Leicester

CME specialises in quality non-branded sterling silver jewellery, offering an ever-evolving range of pieces to suit every style, and price point, from traditional and timeless classics to trend-led, fashionable finds. “Our aim is to give customers the opportunity to build their own unique in-house collections by selecting from our extensive range.”(1F40-G41)

Tianguis Jackson

This quality sterling silver jewellery collection is based on designs and innovative techniques of American artist William Spratling, who was based in Taxco in Mexico in the 1930s. ‘Tianguis’ means ‘market’ in local dialect; the company was founded by ‘the Jacksons’. The hand-finished pieces offer some difference as well as being beautifully made.(1E60-F61)

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Bamboo Vera

‘Menagerie’ is "a collection of exotic creatures, cherished charms and unusual things..." Each piece comes beautifully presented in the Keepsake Box along with a velveteen pouch. The jewellery is a considered mix of brass, sterling silver and zinc, as well pure sterling silver. The collection also includes hand painted enamel options to sit alongside the intricately carved animal figurines and good fortune charms. (1C33)

Angel Whisperer

Guardian Brands, the exclusive distributor of Angel Whisperer from Englesrufer in the UK and Irish market, will reintroduce the brand at the show. The brand has a new, contemporary look-and-feel, refreshed point of sale materials and a renewed focus on the sentimental meanings behind each range, such as ‘Tear of Heaven’, ‘Guardian Angel’ and ‘Dreamcatcher’. Its sentimental sound ball pedants can be personalised, with angel wing charms adding extra layers of customisation.(1E50-F51)

Belle & Beau At Kurate

Recently rebranded from JCI Jewellery, Kurate Jewellery, is a manufacturer and wholesaler of 9ct gold and sterling silver, offering over 2,500 products available from stock for next day delivery in the UK and Ireland. With over 30 years’ experience in the jewellery business Kurate prides itself on delivering the right products at the right price to give businesses a fresh edge.(1F50-G51)

Lily Charmed

Crafted with recycled sterling silver, 18ct gold and rose gold plated silver, this British brand celebrates storytelling and relationships with quirky and traditional charms. Designed in-house, the line includes Alphabet, Animal, Celestial, Birds & Bees, Travel Inspired, and Good Luck Charm collections and a children’s collection. New pieces include rocket and panda charms, open style rings and quirky ‘Heads & Tails’ pendants. (1C40)

Auriann

A silver jewellery brand offering trend-led fashion collections… for men as well as women. The lines comprise earrings, pendants, bracelets, bangles, rings, brooches and even fingernail rings.(1C22)

Treasure House Company

Treasure House has recently launched Lapidary London – featuring collections of stylish sterling silver jewellery, hand-set with the most beautifully-cut grade 7A Cubic Zirconia and other coloured replica gems. Its silver is triple-plated with palladium, platinum and rhodium for a superior finish. Designed in-house, the range is diverse enough to appeal to all age groups and tastes, delivering great quality at affordable prices.(1B10-D11)

Scream Pretty

Known for a playful take on seasonal, must-have trends, Scream Pretty offers a premium, affordable collection of sassy, wearable jewels. Signature pieces include huggie, lightning and open heart hoops, elongated oval huggies, ear cuffs, threader earrings, edgy chokers, skinny stacking bangles and mismatched stud sets. The new season sees the brand expand this extensive earring offering. (1C40)

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Coloured StonesNAIIAD

With their modern, sleek and strong lines, NAIIAD creations are bold, yet elegant and feminine. The French designer Laetitia Sorohan uses contrasts in shapes, playing with symmetry and asymmetry and combining various techniques and materials.(1C51)

Kali Ma

Kali Ma Designs has launched its new website in time for the show. Enhanced features, including a wider range of limited edition and special pieces and access to historic orders, will allow a more streamlined process for retailers to keep up-to-date with the newest designs, as well as identifying and reordering best selling lines. With more than 150 new lines being showcased at J&W across the whole of Kali Ma’s ranges from sterling silver lines to simple bright gemstone necklaces and on-trend baroque pearls with yellow gold vermeil. (1E32-F33)

Val B’s Wax Jewellery

Valerie Blount’s jewellery features handcrafted cabochons uniquely formed using beeswax, glass and resin. They range from delicate, intricate patterned designs to silver moon seascapes. The vibrant, colourful centrepieces are set into contemporary, stylish silver settings. Each of the pieces are hallmarked and deep lasered with the unique Val B's Wax logo. (1C55)

Ti Sento - Milano

2020’s ‘Underneath the Mediterranean Sun’ encompasses three colour-themed stories: ‘Coral Haven’, ‘Infinite Blue’ and ‘Garden Secrets’, the latter inspired by sun-shine-drenched vibrant flowerbeds. The brand, which has been in the UK for 16+ years, has a reputation for high quality, innovative design, core iconic classics, strong marketing images, social-media and trade support.(11F60-G61)

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Hanron Jewellery

Renowned for the past 28 years for its comprehensive diamond jewellery range, with the emphasis on clarity and colour (as well as service). The range also includes ruby, sapphire, emerald and blue topaz. Proving popular currently are pieces in 9ct gold, heavy gold chains, large hoop earrings, signet style rings and baby jewellery. Also being shown will be Hanron’s J-Jaz silver jewellery brand.(1F10-G11)

K&R Jewellery

Specialists in affordable diamond, gemstone and pearl jewellery, K&R’s lines include earrings, pendants, bracelets, rings, brooches, pearls and charms. From classical stud earrings to multi-stone items using different gemstone and diamonds, items are available in 9ct, 18ct, white, yellow and rose gold. Also showing – Herbert Marx Fine Jewellery – manufacturer and importer of diamond jewellery including 18ct coloured stone/diamond eternity rings, earrings, pendant sets and stone-set earrings.(1F14-G15)

Drinks and Networking

Your Association will be on site at Jewellery & Watch too. The team will be ready to help you ensure you’re continuing to get the most out of your membership, as well as talk to you about some of the new things taking place this year.

Don’t forget we’re also holding an NAJ Live networking session at the Highline Bar in Resorts World from 6pm on the Sunday evening (2nd February), kindly supported by Retail Jeweller and the team at Jewellery and Watch.

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Fine & Bridal JewelleryLeslie Donn

Established in 1894, Donns is celebrating 125 years in the jewellery industry, supplying customers through its dedicated nationwide sales directors. It combines fine quality and competitive prices with its extensive collection of over 1,000 lines of 9ct and 18ct gold diamond, coloured stone and gemstone set jewellery. Now all available online at its new website: Donnsjewellery.co.uk. (1F16-G17)

Wedds & Co

Wedds will launch its new Wedds & Co website at this year’s show. Retailers will be able to personalise the website with their own logo to promote their ‘brand’, ultimately widening their in-store offer without the need for vast investment. As well as diamond-set rings and wedding bands, launching will be a new millennials collection of engagement rings, with the option of mix and match plains, diamonds and coloured collections.(1F20-G21)

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Men’s Jewellery & WatchesMidhaven

Midhaven continues to tackle the growing men’s jewellery market with new additions to its Tribal Steel men’s bracelets. The Mascots collection centres on a mix-and-match bracelet system that can be personalised by or for the wearer, with bracelets in leather, lava beads and rubber, and interchangeable 925 silver ‘mascot’ clasps associated with positive meanings, emotions or gifting occasions.(1C42-D43)

MODE9 Watches

Mode9 will be showing all five of its watch brands at the show, with new models in each collection, ranging from fashion-forward models to high-end, classic and dressy timepieces. Covering style for men and ladies, the five brands are: Continental, Everswiss, Emile Chouriet, Epos and Nowley.(1E20-F21)

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Service Providers & Retail ServicesClarity & Success

Clarity & Success’ repair bags help keep track of repairs securely, along with the respective repair documentation. Now they’ve been introduced in a gold colour, with 3,000 units sold in the first week. The bags feature two different sized slots on the front. The larger accommodates repair reports and documents from the manufacturer or service provider, the smaller fits the A6 repair note printed from the repair software. Through the transparent film the contents can be identified at first glance and the barcode of the repair certificate can be scanned easily. The bags also come in blue, white, black and silver.(11G91)

Studex

Studex’s ear-piercing ‘System 75’ offers a safe, hygienic, stylish and fully-supported service. Easy to load with a pre-sterilised cartridge the piercing is comfortable and quiet with a range of jewellery-quality earrings, including 18ct, 14ct and 9ct yellow and white gold, as well as 24ct gold plated, surgical grade stainless steel and titanium. A Classic Starter Kit and a Gold only option, include free onsite training. (1G90)

The Guild

The Guild jewellers carries out the whole development of your piece of jewellery, from initial design brief and ideas, to developing specifications and hand-making the finished piece. Timeless traditions are maintained: hand piercing, forging, filing and sanding from sheet and wire, then soldering together components and finishing by hand. Some techniques integrate modern technology and casting using lost wax methods, then each piece is hand-finished by polishing, ultrasonic cleaning and cold enamelling or kiln firing with glass enamel. (1C31)

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