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- 2020 -26 MayCoronavirus
The Cut notes ‘marked increase’ in engagement ring enquiries
The Cut London has revealed a marked increase in enquiries for engagement rings in the past eight weeks, noting an “interesting wave of sentimentality created by the pandemic”. The engagement ring concierge service is known for “match-making” customers looking for an engagement ring with independent fine jewellers throughout London. Founder…
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21 MayAuctions
Christie’s launches online selling exhibition
Christie’s has announced the launch of an online selling exhibition of jewellery in partnership with Didier Ltd, a London-based gallery that specialises in twentieth-century artist-designed jewellery. The Art to Wear exhibition will feature “miniature artistic expressions” by leading 20th Century artists. The featured works from Salvador Dalí, Claude Lalanne, Georges…
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20 MayDesigners
Astrid & Miyu founder launches business accelerator programme
The owner of Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of a new mentoring programme for small businesses looking to establish retail start-ups in the UK. Three independent businesses, including alcohol brand Collagin, accessory brand Sun and Day and handbag brand AMZA have now been chosen for a three-month Business…
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18 MayCoronavirus
Assay offices reopen following temporary closures
All four assay offices across the UK have now resumed assay services following their temporary closure in light of the ongoing pandemic. The British Hallmarking Council confirmed that opening hours and arrangements are now being “managed carefully in line with government advice to ensure the welfare of staff and the…
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1 MayCoronavirus
Hatton and Spencer launches new video consultation service
Jewellery packing specialists Hatton and Spencer are to offer a new consultation service, provided over a video conferencing software. The new digital service is available to both new and existing customers as part of the packaging company’s aims to reduce coronavirus disruption, reinvent and improve upon its operations and services…
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Apr- 2020 -28 AprilNews
Laings recognised by Sunday Times Profit Track
Luxury jewellery retailer Laings has been named one of the fastest-growing UK companies for profits growth by The Sunday Times. The jewellers featured in the 21st annual Sunday Times Profit Track as one of Britain’s private companies with the fastest-growing profits over the last three years. It ranked at number…
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Feb- 2020 -28 FebruaryFeatures
Manufacturer Files: Kevan Scott
“I started my business in 1997 in my mum and dad’s cellar, while still employed at a place where I had worked for 12 years and where I also served my apprenticeship,” says Kevan Scott, founder of the jewellery manufacturer and designer Kevan Scott, when recounting how he started the…
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26 FebruaryDesigners
Leo with Love launches new ‘Layers’ collection
Jewellery brand Leo with Love has launched its new ‘Layers’ collection. Championing shapes that fit together in innovative ways, the silver pieces combine a mix of “classic with extravagant”, for a collection that works for “any occasion, any outfit, any woman”. Each piece offers texture, structure and silhouettes not before…
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24 FebruaryDesigners
Taylor & Hart opens first London workshop
London-based bespoke engagement ring specialists Taylor and Hart has opened its first London workshop. The company said the opening of the workshop “highlights the success” of the business since its launch in 2013, and will now be where all Taylor and Hart jewellery will now be finished on site. The…
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17 FebruaryDesigners
Papa Johns launches 18k gold ‘crust-links’
Pizza chain Papa John’s has launched a new novelty £5,000 18k gold one-of-a-kind pair of ‘crust-links’. Papa John’s has partnered with London-based DC Jewellery in Hatton Garden to create the handmade 18k gold cufflinks. The cufflinks have been created in a bid to encourage women to make their move by…
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