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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Mar- 2024 -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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22 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate new Surprise Locket Pendant
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its latest piece, Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant, which is available for pre-order throughout the year. The 18k gold jewellery piece represents the continued collaboration between Fabergé and Kay…
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16 JanuaryRetailers
Beaverbrooks’ luxury brand Loupe opens second store
Beaverbrooks’ fine jewellery and watch brand Loupe has launched its second boutique in Croydon London, which opened on Friday 12 January 2024. Loupe is a thoughtfully curated concept by Beaverbrooks, the 105-year-old family-owned jewellers with 87 stores nationwide. A project over five years in the making, with a total investment…
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8 JanuaryRetailers
Loquet opens new flagship boutique
British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgravia’s Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…
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Dec- 2023 -20 DecemberDesigners
Heulwen Lewis Bespoke launches bridal buttons collection
Heulwen Lewis Bespoke has unveiled a special bridal collection in collaboration with wedding dress designer Lisa Lyons. The idea of the new collection is to offer wearable, bespoke heirlooms from the buttons that detail a wedding dress. Using the style of the dress or significant motifs, Heulwen Lewis Bespoke creates…
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5 DecemberRetailers
Monica Vinader unveils AI website partnership
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has unveiled a new partnership with Constructor, an AI-powered product discovery and search platform. The partnership with Constructor will aim to offer online shoppers a “bespoke digital experience”. The brand has placed extra emphasis on its online offering as it attempts to expand to the…
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