Adapting to the changing silver market, and predictions for its future

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­¬ Jack Schpektor started in the
diamond business in Amsterdam
when he was 19 years old, first
cutting and polishing the diamonds
and progressing onto sorting them
by colour, quality and polish. After
a few years he moved to Antwerp
and started his own business,
mainly specialising in natural fancy
colour diamonds and servicing
customers’ white diamond requests.
Jack, a member of the Antwerp
Diamond Exchange and Club and
London Diamond Bourse, is based
in Antwerp and London and says
his guarantee is “trust, service and
a quick response.” He is able to
offer a selection of fancy colours
from 0.05 to four carat, with and
without certificate.
Information: www.saymazal.com or
jackschpektor@yahoo.co.uk
IJL stand: H10
¯¬ The new Cabaret collection from
Chamilia is inspired by the Montmartre
district of Paris, where the culture of
cabaret began. The rich colours and
ornate details seek to “perfectly capture
the spirit of the cabaret.” Sterling silver
is complemented by opulent colours
from crystal Swarovski Elements and
Italian Murano glass, “bringing the best
of artistic influences from the past to
the present.”
Information: 0844 811 2142 or
www.chamilia.com/uk
IJL stand: F121/E121
�¬ Gracie J produces
distinctive, contemporary,
design-led jewellery made
using ceramic beads dipped
in silver and threaded onto
fine quality leather. Featuring
a varied selection of many
designs – choker-style chunky
pieces, strings of beads and
statement jewellery that turns
heads – design award winner
Gracie J says all are “beautifully
packaged, and perfect if you’re
looking for something in
the mid-price range that will
appeal to customers looking for
that extra special yet affordable
gift.” All items are designed
and made in the UK.
Information: 01578 760 370 or
www.graciej.co.uk
IJL stand: A32
­¬ IJL will again see the attendance of Nexus Pearls, which will
be exhibiting new ranges of jewellery including pieces in silver,
like the bracelet shown. Nexus says Tahitian cultured pearls are
featuring heavily this season, but that instead of using traditional
gold – the price of which is at an all-time high – it’s using silver
to keep the ranges at a low price while keeping the quality high.
Pearl strands will also be available, with some offers across the
ranges and a full range of clasps to complement.
Information: 0121 554 9999 or sales@nexuspearls.co.uk
IJL stand: J108
¯¬ Sunshine Exim has been supplying fine
jewellery to wholesalers, manufacturers and
retailers for over 20 years. Over these years,
the company has become known for making
quality items that range from classical and
contemporary designs to custom-made pieces of
jewellery. Sunshine Exim says its main aim is to
continue supplying fine jewellery to its existing
clientele while also entering into new longterm
partnerships with prominent wholesalers,
manufacturers and retailers. A large selection
of diamond eternity rings is also available, and
custom-made pieces can be supplied three
weeks after final approval.
Information: 0207 242 9299 or
www.sunshineexim.com
IJL stand: I11