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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Jun- 2020 -12 JuneCoronavirus
Theo Fennell to reopen boutique on a limited basis
Theo Fennell has announced that it will be reopening its Fulham Road flagship boutique on 16 June, following the latest government guidelines for store openings. The fine jewellery and silverware boutique will be opening on a by-appointment basis for two days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 11am and 4pm,…
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10 JuneNews
Laings introduces appointment-only system in Southampton
Laings has announced it will announce that it will reopen its Southampton store on 16 June, following the latest government guidelines for retailers. The site will now operate on an appointment-only basis in order to ensure the health and safety of its staff and customers. Laings stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh…
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8 JuneNews
Say it with Diamonds sales surge amid lockdown
High-street jeweller Say it with Diamonds has reported a 267% sales uplift on engagement rings amid the nationwide lockdown. The surge in sales during March and April marked a notable difference from the amount of engagement rings sold in the same period the year prior. Over the same two-month period,…
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2 JuneDesigners
Lark & Berry launches bespoke engagement ring service
Lark & Berry has announced the launch of a new bespoke design guide offering customers the chance to design their own ring. The move follows on from the sustainable brand’s recent launch of direct-to-consumer engagement ring options in order to meet increasing demand. The brand’s website has seen a 900%…
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May- 2020 -27 MayDesigners
Leo with Love launches giveaway initiative
Leo with Love has launched a new initiative that will enable customers to receive a complimentary piece of jewellery for every product purchased online. According to the jewellery brand, customers will be able to qualify for the additional piece once they receive their initial purchase. They will then be asked…
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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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