MONTH IN REVIEW
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3 Minute Interview
1. Describe yourself in 3 words.
Creative, unique, caring
2. When you were at school,
what did you want to be and
why?
Believe it or not a jeweller. I had my
first weeks’ work experience in a
jewellery workshop at 14.
3. How did you get to be where
you are today?
Hard work and sticking to my
originality. Not diverging into
other fields other than design.
4. What aspects of your job do
you enjoy and why?
Creating new collections as well as
With Jeremy Hoye - House of Hoye
one-off commissions for customers.
I am lucky to have a customer base
that lets my imagination run wild.
5. What is your proudest
achievement?
Having my work displayed at the
Goldsmiths halls. As well as still
being able to do what I enjoy.
6. What is the best advice you
have been given in work or in
life in general?
Be original and stick to your original
plan. Be unique and don’t follow the
crowd.
7.What is your next goal?
Watch this space!
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How do you think the consumer’s attitudes towards
jewellery changes during the summer months?
KATHERINE ALEXANDRA
BRUNNACI
Jewellery designer and gemologist
It’s a great time for wearing jewellery. Necklines
are lower, shorter sleeves, sleeveless dresses etc.
The summer months lift the spirit, consumers
seek the outdoors, there is more socializing, more
opportunity to wear that lovely piece of jewellery.
Simple paired back clothing is enhanced by the
wearing of jewellery.
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ERIC RUSSACK JULIA WATSON
Global vice president of Adore
and Swarovski professional Founder and designer of
Tribe+Fable
Colour and style are key factors that change with
the season when it comes to jewellery preference.
Consumers opt for more vibrant, colourful stones
with delicate styling to accessorise with lighter
outfits. Adore’s spring/summer season features
sophisticated rose gold-plated pieces adorned
with Indian-Sapphire crystals from Swarovski, the
perfect complement to summer wardrobes. I think consumer attitudes toward jewellery
change slightly during the summer months but this
is of course market sensitive as well. For example,
an ornate, dark-coloured piece may sometimes
look at odds against a white, loose-fitting dress but
then again if you have a summer event, a wedding
or even for a Middle Eastern market, large,
elaborate, statement pieces can look a lot better.
June 2018 | jewelleryfocus.co.uk