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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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberRetailers
DCK Group partners with M&S on new collection
DCK Group has announced it has signed an agreement with M&S to supply a bespoke accessories collection across its jewellery and watches range. The collection includes over 500 M&S-branded products including the retailer’s sub-brand Autograph, which comprises 95% recycled materials and a premium gold collection with semi-precious stones. Manufactured to…
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Aug- 2021 -20 AugustDesigners
Brown & Newirth secures £650k loan package
Brown and Newirth has secured a £650k loan from Virgin Money in a bid to support further growth, accelerating plans to increase its brand footprint with further boutique installations. The jeweller is said to be in a “strong position” for future growth after the launch of a UK industry first…
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2 AugustRetailers
Myne London partners with Octavia Elizabeth on sustainable emeralds
Myne London has announced a new partnership with Octavia Elizabeth to supply the brand with ethical, sustainable and traceable emeralds. The jeweller currently offers a traceable route to market for emeralds from Swat Valley, Pakistan, whilst providing opportunities for women local to the region within the gemstone trade. The business…
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Jul- 2021 -13 JulyDesigners
Kim Styles joins JewelStreet
JewelStreet, a global lifestyle marketplace, has announced that Kim Styles, founder of Kim Styles Jewellery, has joined the platform. Styles’ works centre around the use of metal, creating botanical designs through hammering techniques that form intricate details designed to reflect the natural world. She recently featured on the BBC’s All…
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9 JulyRetailers
Theo Fennell takes control of namesake company
Founder, Theo Fennell, has taken control of his jewellery and silverware business and its name for the first time in 40 years. Despite always being at its creative heart, Fennell has not been in control of the firm and its name. Over the last four years, private equity firm Endless…
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8 JulyRetailers
Hancocks London to unveil Bezel collection
Hancocks London will unveil its first new collection since lockdown easing this summer, the Bezel collection which features a selection of diamond rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, during the pandemic. The collection comprises a series of rings ranging from £3,950 to bespoke commissions and officially launches…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Demand for male engagement rings up 69%, report finds
A new study by bespoke jewellery brand Taylor and Hart has revealed a 69% increase in year-on-year interest for male engagement ring designs. The rising popularity and legalisation of marriage amongst LGBTQ+ relationships, coupled with the growing trend of women proposing, have reportedly both contributed to the increase in demand.…
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24 JuneProduct Launches
DCK partners with Next to launch AELA brand
DCK Group, an independent global fashion jewellery business, has announced the launch of its AELA brand in partnership with Next. Designed and developed by DCK, the 80-piece collection will be available both across Next’s online store and its 500 UK sites. The bespoke pieces take inspiration from current motifs and…
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15 JuneRetailers
Lebrusan Studio launches anti-child labour fundraiser
Jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has launched a £1,000 fundraiser in aid of the Global March Against Child Labour. To incentivise customers, the brand is offering rewards in exchange for donations, including pairs of crafted filigree stud earrings and a number of silver charms as well as discount codes for use…
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2 JuneProduct Launches
Alex Monroe launches rainbow sapphire collection
Alex Monroe has announced the launch of a new limited edition collection of 20 rainbow sapphires in partnership with Wennick- Lefèvre priced between £320 and £11,000. Alex Monroe will be retailing the selection of loose rainbow sapphires in a variety of carats, cuts, sizes. Wennick- Lefèvre works directly with the…
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