Features of the Book

The book uses a practical approach with clear photographs explaining each step of the process. It’s intended to help established jewellers, jewellery students, home crafters and advanced amateurs understand how to score and fold metal.

In addition to the techniques, the book includes a section with resources such as an analysis of score depth according to the gauge of the wire used, and information about where to source materials.

About the Authors

Anastasia Young is a London-based jewellery artist, author and lecturer with her work displayed in the permanent collections of the Science Museum, London and Central Saint Martins Museum. She currently teaches at Birmingham University.

Paul Wells, a London-based silversmith and jeweller, is known for his metalworking techniques. He has received two Gold Awards for Technological Innovation from the Goldsmiths’ Crafts and Design Council.

Praise for the Book

Charles Lewton-Brain, a master goldsmith and the author of the book “Foldforming,” said of the new book:

“This book is indeed a game changer. The authors took an important part of foldforming, scoring and bending, and explored and documented it thoroughly, a huge advance in foldforming information, an excellent job and a wonderful book!”

The book is available through Amazon and other retailers.

The Swan Lake Suite is a diamond and South Sea pearl necklace with matching earrings. It was made by Garrard, the British Crown Jeweller, for Princess Diana, and Diana reportedly had input into the design process.

She wore it at the British National Ballet’s Swan Lake performance on June 3, 1997. The necklace was a gift from Dodi Fayed, an Egyptian film producer and her partner at the time.

A pair of matching earrings were also being made for her, and after the event the necklace was given back to Garrad to make sure that the set matched. But they were not finished before Princess Diana died.

This event was one of Princess Diana’s last public appearances, before her tragic death in 1997. The suite was then sold with some of the money going to UNICEF, a charity that Diana supported.

Description of the Swan Lake Suite

The necklace, mounted in platinum, showcases a brilliant cut diamond and marquise diamond scroll motif centre, with a South Sea cultured pearl five stone and marquise diamond fringe drop.

The backchain features two rows of brilliant cut diamonds, tapering to a single row. The necklace contains 5 matching cultured pearls 12mm, 11 marquise diamonds 7.71 carats, 3 marquise diamonds 0.88 carats, and 164 diamonds totalling 42.35 carats.

The earrings are an elegant pair of brilliant cut diamond and marquise diamond fancy cluster top, South Sea cultured pearl drop earrings, mounted in platinum, claw set, to peg and clip fittings. The earrings contain 2 matching cultured pearls 12mm and 6 marquise diamonds.

The Auction

The Swan Lake Suite will be auctioned by Guernsey’s on June 27 at the Pierre Hotel in New York City. The set was first purchased at a Guernsey’s public auction in 1999 for under $1 million and was sold again in 2009 privately to its current owner, Mark Ginzburg, a Ukrainian real estate developer. The estimated value for this unique item is set between $5 million and $15 million, a broad range reflecting the challenge of appraising such a unique piece.

Auction house president Arlan Ettinger states, “It’s very difficult to try to anticipate what something like this will sell for. When items are appraised and estimated before an auction, they are based upon precedent…. This is unique and it is an impossible task.”

New York, NY – In an effort to harness increasing consumer demand and sustain the prosperity of the natural diamond industry, the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced a new partnership with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). This collaboration represents a proactive move in response to shifting market dynamics and a growing need for industry cohesion.

Alongside an initial financial investment, the partnership will focus on strategic initiatives to expand the reach and influence of natural diamond values. The WFDB, with its member bourses and individual members, aims to provide wider exposure for natural diamonds and leverage their unique appeal to consumers.

WFDB and NDC: Shared Vision for the Natural Diamond Industry

WFDB President Yoram Dvash commented on the partnership, expressing the WFDB’s appreciation for the NDC’s distinctive role in promoting natural diamonds. He said, “Today’s consumers have more choices than ever before and are heavily influenced by social media and digital platforms. It is crucial to present the natural diamond industry in a creative and authentic way. We believe that the NDC is successfully doing just that, and we want to support this very important work.”

The WFDB’s commitment to the promotion and support of the natural diamond industry is echoed by the NDC. David Kellie, CEO of the NDC, warmly welcomed the partnership and shared an optimistic outlook, stating, “We are very pleased to partner with the WFDB, which represents diamond traders all over the world. We believe that together we can find many ways to collaborate that will benefit the industry as a whole. Collectively we see considerable growth opportunities ahead, and we will redouble efforts to inspire and move consumers.”

The Impact on the UK Jewellery Industry

This newly formed alliance holds significant implications for the UK jewellery industry. The increased focus and investment in the natural diamond sector will likely stimulate the global diamond market, creating potential growth opportunities for UK jewellers.

The strategic partnership also offers the chance for the UK jewellery industry to amplify its voice on the global stage. As part of the WFDB, UK bourses may have the opportunity to actively contribute to shaping the future of the natural diamond industry.

Moshe Salem, WFDB Vice President, emphasised the need for a more unified industry approach. He said, “We believe that more stakeholders need to come together to invest strategically in the industry. This will help ensure the strength of the industry and will protect the millions of livelihoods that depend upon them, and especially the regions of the world for whom natural diamonds provide the resources for education, health and social infrastructure.”

Pandora, one of the largest mass-market jewellery brands in the world, has rolled out its new rewards scheme, My Pandora, in the UK​. The loyalty programme, is available online and across all of Pandora’s 216 UK stores, and allows members to earn points for every pound spent.

My Pandora is free to join, and members instantly start receiving rewards. There are many perks of the scheme and they include early access to sales, the option to pay for products with accrued points, special birthday treats, and access to exclusive product launches. Additionally, the programme is designed to offer a personalised experience, with members receiving offers tailored to their shopping and product preferences.

Tiered Membership

My Pandora operates on a three-tier system, with members able to progress through pink, silver, and gold levels. Each level comes with unique rewards, and the more points a member earns, the more exclusive the rewards become. Upon joining, members also receive a 10% discount on their next Pandora purchase.

Customer First Focus

Rasmus Brix, Pandora’s managing director for the UK and Ireland, expressed his excitement about the launch of the new initiative. “We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce My Pandora in the UK today. At the heart of every decision we make are our customers, and we have every confidence this new initiative will help to enhance their overall experience,” Brix said.

He added that the company had spent a significant amount of time developing the programme to ensure it was intuitive, convenient, and ultimately, that it delivered the best rewards that Pandora could offer. Brix expressed confidence that My Pandora would demonstrate the company’s appreciation for customer loyalty and trust in the brand​.

Customers can sign up for the My Pandora rewards programme in-store or online to start earning points.