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- 2023 -21 AprilRetailers
Fabergé introduces two new lockets to its Heritage Collection
In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Fabergé has introduced two new commemorative lockets to its Heritage collection. The Heritage Gold State Coach Surprise Locket features a miniature replica of the “iconic Gold State Coach, built in 1762 to transport British kings and queens. The miniature carriage sits…
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13 AprilManufacturers
Taylor and Hart raises £3.5m in funding
Digital-first bespoke jewellery business Taylor and Hart has raised £3.5m in funding from Virgin Money, Active Partners and private investment platform Seedrs. The investment will be used to support the business to further develop its state-of-the-art technology offering which ensures the authenticity of its gemstones as well as grow internationally…
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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks continues expansion with new boutique in Leeds
Beaverbrooks has invested over £650,000 in yet another store in White Rose Leeds and has introduced the shopping centre’s first Tag Heuer Boutique. The brand new store and the Tag Heuer Boutique is situated in White Rose Shopping Centre where shoppers have access to a selection of the luxury Swiss…
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13 MarchNews
Sheffield jewellers launch fine-dining inspired showroom
Jessica Flinn is launching a new concept showroom in Sheffield inspired by fine dining. The all-pink showroom revolves around a bar-height sushi track where customers can watch fine jewellery pass them as they sip a glass of prosecco. This new jewellery experience has been designed to showcase Jessica Flinn’s collection…
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8 MarchNews
Orelia partners with Smart Works for International Women’s Day
For the fourth year in a row, Orelia announced it will donate one item to Smart Works for every item sold between 6-12 March 2023 to mark International Women’s Day, which is celebrated globally on the 8 March. In the last three years that Orelia has supported Smart Works charity…
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Feb- 2023 -15 FebruaryDesigners
Lia Lam debuts fine jewellery brand
Jewellery designer Lia Lam has debuted her eponymous brand with four new collections. She is said to bring a “modern sensibility” to her designs, and each collection celebrates her signature style – a blend of “bold forms, artful shapes with effortless clean lines”. The collections also use 20th Century modernist…
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13 FebruaryRetailers
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gems
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryRetailers
Engagement ring purchases increased in 2022, Queensmith reports
Jeweller Queensmith has released its 2022 engagement ring report, finding that the average person spent £6,500 on an engagement ring in the year, an increase from previous years. November was the most popular month to purchase an engagement ring last year, while Queensmith also noticed there was a growing trend…
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4 JanuaryFeatures
L&S Jewellery: A do-it-all workshop for jewellery retailers
L&S Jewellery has created a team of highly skilled craftsmen, allowing it to offer a complete jewellery service to its clients. It offers bespoke rings, CAD design, repairs and full refurbishing jobs. With over 150 years of combined experience in the jewellery trade, its CAD designers are perfecting the most…
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Dec- 2022 -5 DecemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright completes new office and showroom move
Lab grown diamond specialist Lily Arkwright has completed a move to a new showroom and new office as it continues its growth. The company has relocated its head office to Towers Mansion within the Towers business park in Didsbury, South Manchester. The new office space includes a newly fitted out…
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