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- 2011 -7 NovemberEvents
Assay office announces further training courses for 2012
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it has extended its core training and education programme to introduce two new one-day interactive courses in 2012. Understanding Coloured Gemstones will provide “technical information in an accessible way about the most important coloured stones that are used in jewellery,” and Identifying Hallmarks…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Harriet Kelsall certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that UK bespoke jeweller Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design Ltd, has achieved certification by “meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.” “Earlier this year we became one of the first 20 jewellers in…
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Oct- 2011 -31 OctoberUncategorized
Sophie Harley growth strategy starts with website re-launch
Jewellery designer Sophie Harley has re-launched her website following 12 months of functionality upgrading. The new site, which “allow[s] for easier navigation and aims to be a continuation of Harley’s studio space,” showcases her collections alongside a bespoke section containing past collections for customers to peruse. Harley said:…
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17 OctoberUncategorized
W&W hosts official launch party for new Battersea studio
Bespoke British jeweller W&W officially launched its Battersea studio on 13 October, celebrating with jewellery-themed cocktails and a showcase of handmade pieces in the new studio premises. The launch party “proved to be a great opportunity to celebrate with clients and showcase the recently furnished studio, which offers the perfect…
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Sep- 2011 -30 SeptemberUncategorized
Harriet Kelsall named Woman of the Year
Harriet Kelsall, founder and managing director of bespoke jewellery design company Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design, has been named Woman of the Year 2011 at the Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards. At a glittering cere mony held on the 14 September at London’s Savoy hotel, judges praised Harriet’s “vision, innovative approach…
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19 SeptemberUncategorized
Retailers connect at Retail IT’s 10th birthday bash
Some of the biggest names in British retail gathered at the Fashion and Textile Museum on the 15 September to toast Retail IT’s 10th birthday. Representatives from brands such as Anya Hindmarch, Between the Lines, East and Long Tall Sally flocked to the event to hear an inspiring speaker…
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