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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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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24 NovemberDesigners
Steven Stone launches ‘chocolate box’ inspired collection
Steven Stone has announced the launch of a new collection of rings designed on popular chocolate box flavours. The rings are reportedly inspired by the “stunning colours and shapes from everybody’s favourite chocolate menus”. The collection features pieces with designs including an emerald green triangle, a “dreamy” pink morganite fudge,…
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23 NovemberRetailers
Queen launches new limited edition collection with Johnny Hoxton
Rock band Queen have partnered with Hatton Garden based jewellery designer Johnny Hoxton to create two limited edition, bespoke pieces. The collection comprises a nine-carat gold ring and a solid sterling silver chain and ‘Q’ pendant which will be available to purchase at the pop-up store Queen – The Greatest…
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12 NovemberRetailers
The Alkemistry launches ‘Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up at Selfridges London
London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, is launching ‘The Alkemistry Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up in Selfridges London, on 1 November 2021. The pop-up will focus on the brand’s crystal collections, Cinta and Iqra, and shoppers will be able to explore The Alkemistry’s personalisation table where the team will be creating bespoke…
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberRetailers
Laings unveil £3m Cardiff showroom transformation
Laings is set to unveil its £3m “new-look showroom” at Cardiff’s St David’s on Saturday 16 October, following its official relaunch. The expansion project has seen the existing showroom more than treble in size to 4,735sq ft, and it features dedicated diamond and jewellery areas. The showroom will reportedly provide…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Fentons launches new earring collection
Fenton has announced the launch of a new earring collection which includes eight new designs. The collection is set to launch Monday 18 October 2021. Inspired by the original ring selection from Fenton, the new range includes, The Classic Halo Stud, The Star Stud, The Vintage Halo Drop, The Bezel…
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