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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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberDesigners
Taylor and Hart collaborates with couture wedding gown creator
Taylor and Hart has announced its first ever collaboration with couture wedding gown designer Hermione de Paula. The collaboration brings together Taylor and Hart’s fine jewellery with bespoke creations from de Paula. The ‘Moonrise Reef’ collection consists of engagement and wedding rings and bridal jewellery by Taylor and Hart, inspired…
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12 OctoberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers extends its Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collaborative collection with jewellery house Fabergé. Joining the range is the 18k gold Fabergé Yorkshire Rose brooch and stud earrings, which mirrors the shape of the floral bloom “that’s become an enduring symbol of the region”.…
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9 OctoberRetailers
Laings appoints Serena Gough to its board
Luxury family-owned jewellers Laings has promoted Serena Gough to its UK board. Gough has been a part of the Scottish headquartered business since 2019 and heads up Laings Services and Laings Bespoke departments spanning each of the six showrooms located across the UK. Laings said that the move comes as…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Chupi to open flagship Dublin store this October
Chupi has announced that it is launching a new flagship store in Dublin on 18 October. The new 4500 ft hybrid retail and studio space, will be located on Clarendon Street, just off Grafton Street. The ground floor unit has 107.86 sqm footage with three street facing windows with a…
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4 OctoberAppointments
Ainsworth Jewellers appoints Helen Dimmick to board
Ainsworth Jewellers has announced the appointment of Helen Dimmick to its board of directors. This move will see Dimmick’s jewellery consultancy business, and Inspired Bridal dress shop, merge to all operate under the Ainsworth Jewellers brand. Prior to joining the business Dimmick started out at an auction house followed by…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Maya adds 369 ring to its Out of Office collection
London-based fine jewellery brand Maya Gemstones has added a new Nikola Tesla-inspired ring, 369, to its Out of Office collection. The ring is made of 18ct yellow gold and has a bespoke 12.32ct oval-cut rubellite as its central stone. The gem is flanked by two intricate pencil designs, each with…
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19 SeptemberRetailers
Bauble Magpie launches new BM Chicks collection
Bauble Magpie has announced the launch of its new BM Chicks collection, which features diminutive versions of its classic intaglio pendants, designed specifically in response to client demand. Each piece in the limited collection includes Bauble Magpie’s bespoke intaglios but in a more compact form, allowing them to be “effortlessly…
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5 SeptemberRetailers
Laura Bond to open flagship store in Edinburgh
Edinburgh jewellery brand Laura Bond has announced that it is set to open a flagship store in Edinburgh on 9 September. Previously available online only, the new home of Laura Bond will allow customers to receive the full brand experience in person for the first time. Customers will be able…
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Aug- 2023 -29 AugustRetailers
Beaverbrooks upgrades Whittles Preston Rolex service centre
Beaverbrooks has announced that it has upgraded the Rolex service centre at its Whittles, Preston store. The newly enhanced service centre features a bespoke client viewing area in the workshop. The 707 sq ft state of the art facility uses the latest Rolex accredited tools and instruments. Whittles’ four Rolex-trained…
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7 AugustRetailers
Gembridge online catalogue hits $100m GMV
Gembridge has announced that the value of gemstones and jewellery listed in its online catalogue has hit $100m for the first time. Luxury continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the global ecommerce market and the largest sellers on Gembridge now upload over $1m of stock at…
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