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- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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10 AprilRetailers
Auree launches online with John Lewis
British contemporary jewellery brand Auree has launched online in partnership with John Lewis. Coinciding with the start of the Spring/Summer season, a curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings priced from £35. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion…
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4 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers partners with Castle Howard for new Spring range
Bradley’s Jewellers York has extended its partnership with North Yorkshire-based stately home Castle Howard as it secured a prime position in its Courtyard Window just in time for its reopening. The extensive jewellery display includes “best-selling” pieces from Bradley’s Jewellers York’s existing collections and exclusive creations that have been produced…
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Mar- 2024 -13 MarchDesigners
Boodles extends Cheltenham Gold Cup sponsorship
Boodles has announced an extension of its sponsorship of the Cheltenham Gold Cup for a further three years, as well as becoming an official partner of the Jockey Club. Having been a committed supporter of the Cheltenham Festival for the last decade, Boodles became the official sponsor of the Cheltenham…
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13 MarchNews
BAJ launches Lewis Malka Project
The British Academy of Jewellery has launched the Lewis Malk Project in partnership with engagement ring specialist Lewis Malka. This unique initiative will see students from our HNC Art and Design 3D Design (Jewellery Design and Manufacturing) course designing and manufacturing bespoke engagement rings inspired by culture and getting feedback…
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Feb- 2024 -22 FebruaryRetailers
Boodles unveils new Lucky collection
Boodles has launched its new equine-inspired collection, Lucky. The new range is designed to showcase the “majestic nature” of racehorses and the “exhilarating moments” of racing. The first winner of the Cheltenham Gold Cup, which Boodles now sponsors, was called Red Splash and for this new collection, its designers drew…
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21 FebruaryManufacturers
Vaughtons enters memorial jewellery market
Birmingham-based manufacturer, Vaughtons, has entered the memorial jewellery market with the launch of Phoenix by Vaughtons, which sells memorial jewellery with ashes encapsulated within vitreous enamel. This venture is the first direct-to-consumer business for the company, whose artisans will be creating a range of handmade memorial jewellery at its Well…
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9 FebruaryRetailers
Diamonds Factory opens its first Glasgow store
UK-based jewellery brand Diamonds Factory has launched its first Glasgow store. The store, which officially opened on 1 December 2023, is located at 52 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow, G2 8BA and is open 10am-5pm on weekdays and Saturdays and 11:30am-5pm on Sundays. Diamonds Factory said that the new store joins its…
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Jan- 2024 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Shirley Paris Jewellery up for sale
Shirley Paris Jewellery, just south of Glasgow, has announced that it is for sale after 36 years of existence. The company, which specialises in jewellery remodelling has been put up for sale as the owners intend to retire. The workshop/shop is a high street location with easy car parking and…
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