Bespoke
Bespoke jewellery continues to grow in demand, offering consumers personalised, one-of-a-kind pieces while providing jewellers and designers with lucrative opportunities. For UK trade professionals, the bespoke market requires insight into customer trends, craftsmanship innovations, and marketing strategies to deliver tailored experiences. Jewellery Focus covers the bespoke sector in depth, including design processes, technology such as CAD and 3D printing, business case studies, and insights into scaling bespoke services within retail operations.
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Oct- 2025 -10 OctoberDesigners
Liberty partners with Wolf to mark 150th anniversary
Luxury British accessories brand Wolf has launched a collaboration with Liberty to mark the London department stores’ 150th anniversary. The collection, named Wolf x Liberty, features two of Liberty’s archival designs – Ianthe, an Art Nouveau-inspired motif, and Julia, a 1930s floral print reimagined in bespoke colours for the range.…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Blackburn jeweller marks 35 years with fifth-generation family firm
Managing director Phil Ainsworth is marking 35 years with Ainsworth Jewellers, the family business that has traded on Blackburn’s Darwen Street since 1870. The store, founded by Joseph Ainsworth more than 150 years ago, has remained under family ownership for five generations. Ainsworth, the founder’s great-great-grandson, joined the business in…
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1 OctoberManufacturers
Betts Group expands recycled silver range from X-rays
Precious metals specialist Betts Group has expanded its range of recycled silver bullion products made from redundant medical X-rays. The Birmingham Jewellery Quarter firm said the move responds to growing demand for traceable and sustainable sources of silver. Its Again Silver, first launched in 2022, was previously available only as…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberManufacturers
Nivoda secures $60m financing to expand trade credit for jewellers
Online marketplace Nivoda has secured a $60m (£44.65m) financing facility from investment firm i80 Group to provide trade credit to jewellers worldwide. The London and New York-based company, which connects more than 10,000 retailers with global diamond and gemstone suppliers, said the facility will help address a working capital gap…
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26 SeptemberRetailers
Taylor and Hart opens first high street showroom in Seven Dials
Jewellery company Taylor and Hart has opened its first high street showroom in London’s Seven Dials district. The store, at 69 Monmouth Street, marks a shift for the brand, which previously operated on an appointment-only basis behind closed doors. Customers will now be able to browse collections, try on pieces…
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9 SeptemberDesigners
Jewellery designer Caroline Creba to open Knowle showroom
Jewellery designer Caroline Creba is set to open a bespoke showroom on Knowle High Street later this month. The space, housed in a restored listed building, will operate initially on an appointment-only basis before opening to the public on 19 September. Clients will be able to commission custom-made pieces, including…
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2 SeptemberDesigners
Wolf and Liberty launch jewellery storage collection
Luxury jewellery storage brand Wolf has partnered with London department store Liberty to create a collection featuring Liberty’s historic textile designs. The Wolf x Liberty range includes jewellery boxes, travel cases and watch rolls using Liberty’s Art Nouveau-inspired Ianthe print and the 1930s floral Julia motif. Both patterns have been…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new showroom in Dubai
British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that allows customers to design bespoke jewellery pieces, selecting from options including metals, gemstones and diamond carat,…
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18 AugustRetailers
Monica Vinader recertified with Positive Luxury sustainability mark
Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has been recertified with the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark, which recognises companies that meet sustainability standards across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. To achieve certification, brands must score at least 50% in Positive Luxury’s independent ESG+ assessment. Monica Vinader recorded 64% in environment, 88% in…
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8 AugustRetailers
Lily Arkwright unveils new flagship store in Marylebone Square
Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first-ever London flagship store, located in the Marylebone Square development. Opening this month, the Marylebone flagship will showcase Lily Arkwright’s full range of engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery, alongside a London-exclusive collection designed especially for the store. Customers will also…
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