Artisan
Artisan jewellery reflects the creativity and craftsmanship of independent makers who place emphasis on bespoke design, hand-finished techniques, and locally sourced materials. Across the UK trade, this segment drives differentiation through storytelling, limited runs, and collaborations that appeal to modern consumers seeking authenticity and provenance. Jewellery Focus delivers focused coverage of artisan practices, spotlighting emerging talent, studio workshops, production methods, creative business models, regional maker collectives, and how artisans successfully integrate with retail and wholesale channels. Our trade-led reporting supports designers, retailers, suppliers, and manufacturers by highlighting opportunities in artisan sourcing, brand development, experiential marketing, and scalable craftsmanship within the contemporary jewellery ecosystem.
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Aug- 2022 -2 AugustFeatures
Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope
Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Artisan sees ‘excellent growth’ in diamond sales
Artisan, the jewellery manufacturer based in Hatton Garden, has “far exceeded” its growth targets amid a rise in diamond sales and growth in Artisan’s mount and semi-set mount business. The diamond sales have been via Artisan’s live diamond feed from approved partners across the world, providing customers with access to…
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Jun- 2022 -14 JuneFeatures
Laings: what’s next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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Jan- 2022 -10 JanuaryDesigners
Artist jeweller and goldsmith selected as top female entrepreneur
Artist jeweller and goldsmith, Isabella Day, has been selected for f:Entrepreneur’s 2022 top 100 female entrepreneurs list, and she will feature in its new campaign. Based in a goldsmith studio in Devon, Day currently has four online stores and makes all her own alloys in over 26 different colours, including,…
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Sep- 2021 -7 SeptemberRetailers
Ark Jewellery unveils new ‘Christmas Star’ collection
Ark Jewellery has revealed a new “Christmas Star” collection and gift range which features sustainably sourced and ethically made products. The collection houses new pieces of environmentally friendly, festive jewellery and gift boxes containing artisan chocolate bars hand crafted in the UK. The jewellery is made of sustainable oak wood…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneEvents
IEG’s Vicenzaoro September to make physical return
Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Vicenzaoro is set to make a physical return later this year with the Vicenzaoro September (VOS) gold-jewellery event. Taking place in the Vicenza Expo Centre from 10 to 14 September, The Jewellery Boutique Show will represent Europe’s first physical event in the sector this year. VOS…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchDesigners
Roseanna Croft pledges ethical gold mine support
Independent jewellery maker, Roseanna Croft, has pledged her support to ethically sourced and mined gold productions through her charitable initiatives. Croft stated that for every piece of jewellery sold, she will reinvest a percentage of the profits into paying for a child in Colombia to take a two-day workshop, instead…
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Dec- 2020 -15 DecemberQ&A Sessions
Interview: Jennifer Georgeson, founder and CEO of So Just Shop
So Just Shop is a jewellery, accessory and homeware marketplace working directly with women-led artisans from some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe. Jewellery Focus sat down with the business’ founder and CEO, Jennifer Georgeson, to discuss empowering women, sustainability in business and navigating the difficulties resulting from…
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Aug- 2020 -10 AugustDesigners
Bath goldsmith upgrades premises
Goldsmith and jewellery designer, Tina Engell, has announced the opening of a new combined workshop and retail space in the centre of Bath. The move to a larger premises will see her join a “number of creative independent businesses who are based in the buzzing artisan quarter”. Following the move,…
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Jul- 2020 -6 JulyDesigners
Roseanna Croft Jewellery moves to London
Roseanna Croft Jewellery has announced it is preparing to move to London in a bid to expand its business. The Derbyshire-based brand, led by designer Roseanna Croft, will now operate from a new premises in Hatton Garden. Croft said: “I am extremely excited about our move to London and cannot…
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