Bespoke Jewellery
Bespoke jewellery is a growing segment of the UK market, driven by consumer demand for personalisation, unique design, and meaningful pieces that stand apart from mass-produced collections. For jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, offering bespoke services requires balancing creative craftsmanship with operational efficiency and client management. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of bespoke jewellery trends, business insights, technological innovations, and success stories, helping trade professionals capitalise on this high-value, customer-focused sector.
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Feb- 2024 -21 FebruaryManufacturers
Vaughtons enters memorial jewellery market
Birmingham-based manufacturer, Vaughtons, has entered the memorial jewellery market with the launch of Phoenix by Vaughtons, which sells memorial jewellery with ashes encapsulated within vitreous enamel. This venture is the first direct-to-consumer business for the company, whose artisans will be creating a range of handmade memorial jewellery at its Well…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Shirley Paris Jewellery up for sale
Shirley Paris Jewellery, just south of Glasgow, has announced that it is for sale after 36 years of existence. The company, which specialises in jewellery remodelling has been put up for sale as the owners intend to retire. The workshop/shop is a high street location with easy car parking and…
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22 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate new Surprise Locket Pendant
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its latest piece, Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant, which is available for pre-order throughout the year. The 18k gold jewellery piece represents the continued collaboration between Fabergé and Kay…
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Aug- 2023 -7 AugustRetailers
Gembridge online catalogue hits $100m GMV
Gembridge has announced that the value of gemstones and jewellery listed in its online catalogue has hit $100m for the first time. Luxury continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the global ecommerce market and the largest sellers on Gembridge now upload over $1m of stock at…
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Jul- 2023 -24 JulyDesigners
Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery achieves Butterfly Mark
Bespoke jewellery designer Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery in Portsmouth has achieved the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark. Since 1998, Charlotte Cornelius Jewellery has used ethical and sustainable practices to create ‘Jewellery for Life’ under the creative and business leadership of its eponymous founder. The brand has also incorporated circular economy into…
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14 JulyManufacturers
Hickman Shearer to auction off final assets of Vashi
Equipment sales specialists Hickman Shearer has been commissioned to auction off the final assets from Vashi’s West End headquarters and workshops. The news comes after Vashi fell into administration earlier this year and its online operation, which accounted for 80% of Vashi’s business, was sold to Queensmith, a Hatton Garden-based,…
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May- 2023 -10 MayRetailers
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilManufacturers
Taylor and Hart raises £3.5m in funding
Digital-first bespoke jewellery business Taylor and Hart has raised £3.5m in funding from Virgin Money, Active Partners and private investment platform Seedrs. The investment will be used to support the business to further develop its state-of-the-art technology offering which ensures the authenticity of its gemstones as well as grow internationally…
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Jun- 2022 -22 JuneRetailers
Diamonds Factory Ireland defaults to lab-grown diamonds
Diamonds Factory Ireland, a bespoke jewellery manufacturer, has announced it will default 70% of its online products to lab-grown diamonds to help consumers cut costs. The announcement came as the global cost of diamonds rose by 30% over the past three months. By purchasing lab-grown, shoppers could save up to…
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Feb- 2022 -21 FebruaryAuctions
Myne London to host inaugural charity ball in March
London-based ethical emerald supplier, Myne London, has announced it will raise funds through its inaugural charity ball for lapidary communities in the northern regions of Pakistan. The Myne London Foundation was created in September 2021 to support women in Pakistan by giving their daughters the funds they need for school…
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