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The Bug Store, part of Reading-based Gift Time Products, ¬¬
has introduced a new product – the Just Look Mini Microscope. A useful jewellers’ tool to check those tricky-to-see hallmarks or to sell on a retail basis, Gift Time says the special crystal optics and high-intensity LED light give “the ‘wow’ factor like you’ve never seen before.” A full CD catalogue is available on request, or a price-free version can be downloaded from the website. Trade price lists are sent on request. Information: 0118 947 1405, www.justlookmicroscope.co.uk or www.gift-time-products.co.uk IJL stand: I140
For strong and striking yet delicate pieces, Julia Burness Jewellery has a unique collection of sterling silver and vermeil lace jewellery. The company also specialises in one-off bespoke work, creating jewellery from pieces of vintage lace, and is especially ideal for bridal wear, being able to match jewellery perfectly to a lace veil or gown. Information: info@juliaburnessjewellery.com or www.juliaburnessjewellery.com
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With jewel tones set to be one of winter’s hottest trends, Marcia Lanyon Ltd says it’s ready to “encourage your adventurous side” with a wide range of vibrantly-coloured stones and beads to choose from. Browse from a hand-picked selection ranging from playful dyed howlite and striking lapis lazuli to elegant briolettes and beads in all the colours of the rainbow, plus an extensive collection of freshwater pearls. Information: 0207 602 2446 or sales@marcialanyon.com
IJL stand: B54
IJL stand: J51
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The PUK welding device is a compact and versatile TIG welder from Sutton Tools. Fine, precision welds can be carried out either free-hand or under a 10x binocular microscope. Made by Lampert in Germany, it has operating principles very similar to those of a laser welder. Sutton Tools explains that the device allows clean, instantaneous welds, and in contrast to soldered joints, heat is highly localised and rapidly dissipated. This allows components to be handheld and welds to be made close to heatsensitive gemstones. Information: 0121 236 7139 or www.suttontools.co.uk IJL stand: A119
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Charmian Beaton will be showing three new collections at IJL 2011, all launched this year. Shown here is her Mariposa range, which has been a great success this summer and is expanding for IJL, with coloured gemstones added in place of the brilliant-cut diamonds. Mariposa, meaning butterfly in Spanish, is an eye-catching cocktail range in frosted 925 silver and 18 carat yellow gold, set with trillion-cut lemon citrine and round, brilliant-cut diamonds. It can also be ordered in 925 silver, set with the aforementioned gemstones. Information: 01622 609 650 or mail@charmianbeaton.co.uk IJL stand: D108