Birthstone
Birthstone jewellery remains a commercially resilient category in the UK trade, combining emotional appeal, personalisation, and gifting potential across price points. Whether in rings, pendants, or bracelets, birthstones provide year-round marketing opportunities for both independent makers and national retailers. Jewellery Focus delivers trade-focused coverage on birthstone jewellery—including consumer trends, cultural interpretations, material sourcing, synthetic vs. natural options, and merchandising tactics tailored to birthdays, anniversaries and gifting occasions. Our reporting supports retailers, designers, suppliers, and brand teams with actionable insights to position birthstone collections effectively, manage seasonal demand, and leverage their evergreen appeal in both bespoke and ready-to-wear lines.
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Janet Fitch- Earrings jump through hoops
The popularity of earrings has swung throughout history, from being important in antiquity to times when they were not worn at all, but last year saw a resurgence of earrings of every variety, matched or mismatched, and the momentum continues now, with statement chandelier and hoop earrings as well. Demand…
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5 DecemberDesigners
Gecko to showcase seven collections at J and W 2018
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced that it will be showcasing seven collections at 2018’s Jewellery and Watch Birmingham. This award-winning company offers ranges for men, women and children, including brands such as Orla Kiely, Fiorelli Jewellery, Fred Bennett, D for diamond. This also includes the brand’s in-house collections from Elements…
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberDesigners
Buckley London to preview SS18 collection at TFWA Cannes
Fashion jewellery designer Buckley London will be unveiling seven new collections for the SS18 season in an exclusive preview next week at the TFWA World Exhibition and Conference in Cannes, France. The new collection will be showcased at the Buckley London stand, featuring elegant curves, feather motifs and leaf shaped…
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May- 2017 -15 MayCelebrities
Kate Moss to launch jewellery collection
Kate Moss has teamed up with Brazilian jewellery designer Ara Vartanian for her first ever jewellery line. The limited edition collection has been designed by the model with the help of Vartanian, who she has been friends with since they met in Sao Paulo years ago. After visiting Vartanian’s store…
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May- 2015 -22 MayProduct Launches
Chrysalis to launch new collections at JCK Las Vegas
Jewellery brand Chrysalis has announced it will launch two brand new collections at jewellery trade show JCK, Las Vegas, taking place from May 29 to June 1. On display at the exhibition will be the brand’s new sports collection – featuring 14 bangles each representing a different sport including surfing, football,…
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Feb- 2015 -6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
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Jan- 2012 -17 JanuaryCelebrities
Celebrity endorsement
TV presenter, radio DJ and model Lisa Snowdon has chosen Fairtrade gold for a bespoke pendant inspired by ancient Sanskrit symbol the Aum, to mark her 40th birthday on 23 January.
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