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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May- 2022 -12 MayFeatures
James Sanders London Diamonds founder on the return of a 90s favourite
Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it…
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9 MayRetailers
Steven Stone Jewellers opens new flagship showroom in Manchester
Steven Stone Jewellers has opened the doors of a luxury showroom in the heart of Manchester city centre, aiming to offer a “collaborative environment for designers and customers to create bespoke pieces together”. Located on the third floor in St John’s Court, Quay Street, the showroom has been under construction…
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5 MayRetailers
CME unveils new daisy earring collection
CME has launched its new daisy-inspired earring collection comprising sterling silver pieces featuring a classic two tone daisy. The collection consists of three designs available as “huggie hoops”. The first design features a classic single daisy design adoring the huggie hoop or ring, and the second design presents a single…
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4 MayRetailers
Ingle and Rhode launches bespoke engagement ring selection
Ingle and Rhode has launched a bespoke selection of men’s engagement rings to help its female customers pop the question. It said it also hopes the rings will be popular with male same sex couples looking to gift one another the perfect engagement ring. It comes as the jeweller says…
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3 MayFeatures
Exclusive: An insight into Lily Arkwright’s European expansion
What is the history of the business? Launched in 2015 with a vision to offer consumers more, Lily Arkwright was designed to provide mined diamond alternatives to customers, offering more choice, better service and distinctive bridal jewellery. Why is Lily Arkwright planning to expand at this particular time? It’s really…
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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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Jan- 2022 -25 JanuaryAdvice
How to manufacture in the UK?
When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
Guide to designing bespoke jewellery for your clients
Bespoke jewellery is uniquely designed for your client, with your input. Our customers want to create their own pieces, and partners want to design an extra special engagement ring for their loved one or create an original gift for an anniversary or birthday. The bespoke design process means our customers…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Maya Gemstones launches ‘New Classic’ collection
Maya Gemstones has launched its ‘New Classic’ collection which fuses classic style and modern, architectural design, with stones such as Spinel and Green Tourmaline. Last year, the jeweller reported a 23% increase in engagement ring sales, along with an increase in bespoke requests, which led to the expansion of its…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Nightingale reopens showroom after £20k refurb
Ethical jewellery brand Nightingale has announced the reopening of its showroom after it underwent a £20,000 refurbishment. Founded by husband and wife Stephen and Diane Nightingale in 2016, the duo originally set up shop in York’s Barleycorn Yard with the help of Ryan Atkins from direct-to-consumer specialists The Embarking Group,…
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