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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Apr- 2025 -1 AprilDesigners
Ethica collaborates with Joanna Lumley for Born Free Foundation
Ethica Diamonds has announced that it has collaborated with Joanna Lumley for the Born Free Foundation. In-house designer, Laura Basham, worked with Joanna Lumley to create a pendant to be auctioned at the Footsteps For Freedom Gala. The piece incorporates green lab-grown diamonds totalling 3.65cts and light-blue lab-grown sapphires totalling…
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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchFeatures
Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market
Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…
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19 MarchRetailers
Hancocks unveils bespoke ‘Design Your Own Engagement Ring’ service
Manchester-based independent jeweller Hancocks Jewellers has announced the launch of its exclusive ‘Design Your Own Engagement Ring’ service. The new offering allows customers to create a unique and personal ring, tailored to their vision, whether online or in-store with expert guidance from the Hancocks team. Customers can also explore a…
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18 MarchRetailers
Rudell introduces Mother’s Day jewellery styling sessions
Rudell The Jewellers has announced that it is offering a bespoke gifting experience with complimentary jewellery styling sessions for Mother’s Day. These personalised consultations, which will run till 30 March, provide guidance and a luxury shopping experience. During the one on one styling consultation, customers will receive tailored jewellery recommendations…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Lister Horsfall unveils mutli-million pound showroom
Independent British jeweller, Lister Horsfall, has unveiled its brand-new multi-million-pound showroom development in Halifax. The remodelled showroom is a development of the historic site where Lister Horsfall began its journey as ‘The Little Diamond Shop’ in 1902. Spanning over 600 sqm and set across two floors, the new showroom more…
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27 FebruaryRetailers
Tom Wood unveils new collection with Japanese fashion model Kozue Akimoto
Tom Wood has launched its new Chiyu Ring collection in collaboration with long-time friend and Japanese fashion insider Kozue Akimoto. Titled Chiyu, the Japanese word for “healing”, the collaboration features a duo of rings designed to be worn together as a “sort of supportive armour”. Directly inspired by the concept…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Jones Family Jewellers to open new Leamington store
The Jones Family Jewellers has announced the launch of its new store in Leamington. It comes as Jones Family Jewellers marked the first anniversary of its store at Talisman Shopping Centre in Kenilworth. Following its success, owner Richard Jones, said he is looking to open another store in Leamington to…
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20 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Baker Brothers unveils new store in Bedford
Family-run, independent luxury jewellery and watch retailer Baker Brothers has unveiled its new two-floor boutique in Bedford. The new store is a relocation and major expansion of its previous site, just a few doors away. Directors – and sisters- Lizzie and Rebecca McAuley, were instrumental in the vision for the…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberFeatures
Welcome to the future of hallmarking
Complete In-House Services Enhanced By State-Of-The-Art Laser Technology Discover By Appointment’s Heathrow Assay Office, created in partnership with the prestigious Edinburgh Assay Office and Ferrari Express Ltd, making your hallmarking experience effortless. Our unique in-house service means you can avoid unnecessary travel, saving time and simplifying the entire process. From…
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