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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Nov- 2014 -17 NovemberEvents
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 NovemberEvents
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 OctoberRetailers
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 OctoberEvents
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 OctoberEconomy
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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Sep- 2014 -29 SeptemberRetailers
Joulberry opens first showroom in Hampton Court
British bespoke jewellery brand Joulberry has opened its debut showroom in the Bridge Road area of Hampton Court. The boutique will offer customers the opportunity to browse collections, meet the designers to discuss bespoke commissions and see the craftsmen at work in the studio. Sandra Dunn, the shop’s managing director,…
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11 SeptemberRetailers
Mococo to launch first in-house collection
Jewellery retailer Mococo has announced the launch of its first in-store jewellery collection – Coco Kiss, a bespoke wedding jewellery collection. The Coco Kiss collection primarily focuses on engagement rings and wedding bands that incorporate a contrasting ‘kiss’ design on each piece, and pieces are available in combinations of sterling…
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Aug- 2014 -12 AugustManufacturers
Bremont and Jaguar launch bespoke wristwatch to celebrate E-Type
Today Jaguar announced further news in its relationship with the Bremont Watch Company, revealing one of six unique wristwatches to be offered to customers of the six new Lightweight E-types to be built by Jaguar Heritage. Drawing inspiration directly from the car, the 43mm watch features a black dial based on…
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Jul- 2014 -7 JulyTaking Stock
Nicholas Interiors
The retail jewellery industry is rapidly changing with franchise brand names becoming more demanding for their own space and specialised shop fitting requirements. This can be lucrative for the shop outlets and an improved shopping experience for the customer. However the independent jewellers are suffering with some franchises moving out…
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May- 2014 -21 MayManufacturers
Trollbeads teams up with Beaverbrooks for first store event
Danish jewellery company, Trollbeads has partnered with Beaverbrooks the Jewellers for the brands first store event. The all-day event, which was held on May 8 at Beaverbrooks store in Cribbs Causeway shopping mall, attracted hundreds of shoppers and Trollbeads fans from all over the region who were after custom made…
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