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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.

  • Feb- 2015 -
    16 February
    EventsLondon Diamond Bourse to host open day

    London Diamond Bourse to host open day

    The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day, taking place on Monday, February 23. In a statement, the bourse said: “The open day  will provide a great opportunity for visitors to discover new suppliers, network or simply to…

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  • Jan- 2015 -
    21 January
    Taking StockThora Jewels

    Thora Jewels

    Thora Jewels makes handmade jewellery and accessories, from gemstones, crystals, pearls, fabrics, leather, vintage finds and more. The company’s unique pieces are inspired by fashion, culture and life’s daily experiences. Each of Thora Jewels’ designs is unique to itself and most of them are limited editions. The company caters to…

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  • 21 January
    AdviceADVICE: Building your first Ecommerce store – What you need to know

    ADVICE: Building your first Ecommerce store – What you need to know

    1. Domain name Previously it was good practice to choose a domain name which included lots of keywords e.g. BirminghamGoldJewellerySpecialist.co.uk. Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) experts now think choosing a more memorable brand name is a better approach. Check availability at https://www.heartinternet.uk/domain-names  British businesses wishing to attract domestic customers should use a ‘.co.uk’…

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  • 9 January
    AppointmentsNaomi Newton-Sherlock named director of Weston Beamor

    Naomi Newton-Sherlock named director of Weston Beamor

    Naomi Newton-Sherlock, who was promoted to the post of creative director at Domino in 2013, has been made a director of the brand’s sister company Weston Beamor.  Weston Beamor is the longest established of the three companies within WB The Creative Jewellery Group, having been founded just after World War…

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  • Dec- 2014 -
    19 December
    Watch FocusIWC opens first UK boutique in London’s Mayfair

    IWC opens first UK boutique in London’s Mayfair

    Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has officially opened its first UK boutique, located on London’s New Bond Street in Mayfair.  Following a four-month building project, the two-storey, 90-square-metre site welcomed its first customers on Friday December 19, just in time for the final weekend before Christmas. The store aims to…

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  • Nov- 2014 -
    17 November
    EventsHarriet Kelsall apprentice named UK ‘fine jewellery champion’

    Harriet Kelsall apprentice named UK ‘fine jewellery champion’

    An apprentice working for bespoke jeweller Harriet Kelsall has been named the UK ‘champion for fine jewellery making’ at the World Skills UK competition.  Will Lander, who fended off competition from six other competitors to pick up the gong, had to create a sterling silver pendant to a very specific…

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  • 3 November
    EventsHarriet Kelsall apprentice in final of World Skills UK competition

    Harriet Kelsall apprentice in final of World Skills UK competition

    An apprentice working at bespoke jeweller Harriet Kelsall is through to the final of the Fine Jewellery Making category at the World Skills UK competition.  Will Lander, 23, is currently 18 months into a five-year apprenticeship at the Hertfordshire based jewellers. After impressing at the initial stages, Lander will now…

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  • Oct- 2014 -
    17 October
    RetailersNew independent jewellery retailer opens in Manchester

    New independent jewellery retailer opens in Manchester

    A new independent jewellery store, Wilbrahams, has officially opened in Chorlton, Manchester.  The retail outlet has been opened by master jeweller Alexander Filippidi, returning to where he first started his work in Chorlton within Charmers Jewellers, and his partner Heather Williamson. Wilbrahams of Chorlton received financial help from Manchester High…

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  • 7 October
    EventsMasters of Modern Jewellery set to return to Beetles+Huxley

    Masters of Modern Jewellery set to return to Beetles+Huxley

    A famous 1961 exhibition is set to be revived this month as Masters of Modern Jewellery returns to the Beetles+Huxley gallery for its second year. The show, which is curated by Joanna Hardy, has been inspired by the 1961 exhibition, The International Exhibition of Modern Jewellery, which celebrated a new…

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  • 7 October
    EconomyJewellery and watch market to grow by 1.8%, says Mintel

    Jewellery and watch market to grow by 1.8%, says Mintel

    Research company Mintel has estimated that the watch and jewellery market will grow by 1.8% by the end of 2014.  According to its ‘Watches and Jewellery Retailing – September 2014’ report, this year’s growth has been driven by rising consumer confidence and the expansion of the watches sector. Gold is…

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