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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Jun- 2020 -11 JuneAuctions
Christie’s to launch Anna Hu auction
An online auction of three Anna Hu jewellery pieces will take place at Christie’s from 3 July to 13 July, with proceeds going towards frontline workers amid the pandemic. The pieces will be sold by Diamonds That Care, a newly-launched social responsibility initiative of Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond mining…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri. As the first jewellery designer…
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Jun- 2019 -6 JuneDesigners
Lizzy James to launch in the UK
US jewellery brand Lizzy James will launch in the UK this summer. Michelle and Amy Joseph, who own the jewellers, will be launching the brand at Tendence Frankfurt, Pure, Top Drawer, Aix Index and Harrogate Fashion week. The brand was founded in San Diego, California, in 2011, and its collection…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberFeatures
Art Jewellery – Why the distinction?
“These are wearable sculptures which engage with our thought-process, with our emotions. The value is not about whether it has diamonds or rubies, but about the fact that it’s done by an artist and that it carries a story.” Since she was a child, Cipriani has always had a passion…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilDesigners
Trollbeads launches ‘New Princess’ ready-to-wear collection
Artisan bead brand Trollbeads UK is launching a ready-to-wear collection to celebrate the marriage of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry. The ‘New Princess’ collection includes silver and gold bracelets, bangles, earrings rings and pendants, all named after well known, historical princesses. At the centre of the collection is the royal…
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Jun- 2017 -26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Theo Fennell saved from administration with new investment
A month after its administration announcement, jewellery designer Theo Fennell has entered a management buyout with private equity investor Endless. The Telegraph reports that Enact, the SME investor managed by Endless, has put £5m into the business. The eponymously named brand was set up in 1982 and has since become…
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21 JuneDesigners
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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Sep- 2016 -22 SeptemberE-Commerce
Amazon launches marketplace for handcrafted artisanal products
Amazon has announced the launch of ‘Handmade at Amazon’ in the UK, a new marketplace featuring thousands of handcrafted products from artisan designers. Handmade at Amazon will feature more than 30,000 products handcrafted by some 1,000 artisans across 10 categories, including jewellery, home decor, artwork, kitchen, dining and furniture, with…
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Mar- 2013 -19 MarchProduct Launches
Pippa Small creates charity collection
Ethical jeweller Pippa Small has worked with the Monsoon Trust to create a collection in support of the charity’s work.
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