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H3-D Technology proudly introduces a new service called Jewellery Innovations. Combining H3-D’s CAD/CAMbased design and manufacturing expertise with over 20 years of goldsmithing and casting experience courtesy of Mandos Designs, Jewellery Innovations offers the entire jewellery manufacturing process as one simple service. By bringing all stages of manufacturing together under one roof, the company says it can guarantee a quick, thorough and easy-to-use service. “Whether it’s handmade, CAD-made, or a complex combination of the two, you can be confident you will get results both you and your customers will love,” the company comments. Information: 0207 242 5535 or www.jewelleryinnovation.com
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Hatton Garden-based Villamarts Ltd is a premier loose diamond wholesaler and jewellery manufacturer. The company says that its focus is on competitive prices and excellent service, and that its friendly staff members are available to assist with any enquiries. Villamarts has a large available stock of loose certified diamonds that can be viewed online, and interested retailers can also visit the showroom to view the company’s range of diamond jewellery, including diamond-set wedding bands, engagement rings, diamond studs and line bracelets for all price ranges. Information: 0207 417 0260, ron@villamarts.co.uk or www.villamarts.co.uk Dutch brand Bulatti says it has “once again
produced a stunning collection of jewellery for the more discerning retailer, who demands quality, style and original design.” Its latest collection – which makes extensive use of Swarovski crystal and Swarovski pearls and is delivered with gift packaging, guarantee certificates and free POS merchandise – is only available via selected and approved retailers, “ensuring maximum profits and exclusivity within an area.” Contact Lorraine Thomas for more information, or view the full collection on the company’s website. Information: 01245 360 949, lorraine@bulatti.co.uk or www.bulatti.co.uk
Elaine Jenkins is a Liverpool-based jeweller and silversmith. After graduating from Liverpool Hope University with a Bachelor of Design with Honours degree in 2008, she set up business in a Liverpool studio making collection work for galleries across the UK and commissions for private clients. Elaine’s work is inspired by the natural world, focusing on texture and contrasting materials, and is made predominantly from silver, gold and precious and non-precious stones; although she also uses platinum within her commission work. Elaine is currently working on a new collection that will be launched at the Liverpool Design Show (7 to 9 October) and will also be available at the MJN Christmas exhibition at Manchester’s Art Gallery. Information: 07519 205 303 or www.elainejenkins.co.uk
Chrysalis has just launched its new range of Baltic amber beads to complement its vast collection of colourful handmade glass and cat’s eye beads. Each amber bead has a sterling silver insert and Chrysalis branding. The amber beads come in shades of milky white, lemon, rich shades of cherry red and deep honey tones of cognac, and in both faceted and cabochon finishes. Each amber bead adds an individual touch to jewellery as no two will ever be identical. Information: 01823 698 898 or www.silver-willow.com