Bracelets
Bracelets remain a key product category in the jewellery trade, offering retailers and designers opportunities to tap into both fine and fashion markets. From classic precious metal designs to trend-driven pieces and gemstone settings, bracelets are shaped by evolving consumer tastes and seasonal demand. Jewellery Focus covers the bracelet sector comprehensively, providing insights into product launches, style trends, manufacturing developments, and retail strategies to help trade professionals maximise sales and stay competitive.
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Dec- 2016 -7 DecemberCrime
Raid at Edinburgh jewellers after thieves smash through neighbouring barbers
Jewellery has been stolen from an Edinburgh jewellers after a gang of raiders smashed their way through the wall of a neighbouring barbers to gain entry. Thousands of pounds worth of 18-carat diamond pendants and bracelets were stolen from Theodore David Jewellers in Inverleith, Edinburgh, on Sunday 4 December after…
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Jul- 2016 -1 JulyQ&A Sessions
Brand Q&A: Going for growth, with Buckley London
Buckley London has established itself as a mainstay of fashion and costume jewellery in the UK market since it was founded in the 1980s. As the firm prepares to launch seven new collections for the autumn-winter season, MICHAEL NORTHCOTT decided to find out more [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Please give…
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May- 2016 -12 MayCrime
Lewes jewellers hit by daylight smash-and-grab
Police are appealing for witnesses after a jewellery store in Lewes, Sussex, was by a smash-and-grab. The incident – involving a masked man – took place at David Smith Jewellery in the town’s high street at about 1:45pm yesterday (Wednesday 11, May). Items including rings, necklaces and bracelets, with a…
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Apr- 2016 -8 AprilDesigners
Carat opens refurbished Covent Garden store
Fashion jewellery brand Carat has announced the opening of its recently renovated boutique in Covent Garden, London. The store has been refurbished to reflect the brand’s new shop concept featuring its signature Carrera marble and chrome fittings, alongside a chandelier from Italian designer Gino Sarfatti. The store, which will display…
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Dec- 2015 -18 DecemberEvents
SPONSORED: Top Drawer fashion jewellery exhibitors
Listed below is a selection of jewellery exhibitors at the upcoming Top Drawer exhibition which will take place between 17 and 19 January next year, compiled by the organiser of the event – Clarion Events. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Industrial Jewellery Fashion | Stand: 528 Sector: Fashion Product Categories:…
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Nov- 2015 -24 NovemberCrime
£30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some £30,000 worth of goods from a jewellers in Cornwall. The incident, which took place at Little Jems Jewellers in Treganna Place shortly after 3:50am on Saturday, 21 November, saw the offenders enter the shop by smashing the front glass door…
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20 NovemberEconomy
UK jewellery sales up 1.2% in 2015
Sales of UK jewellery grew 1.2% from £4.1bn in 2014 to an estimated £4.15bn in 2015, according to new data released from market research firm Mintel. The report found that precious metal jewellery sales were strong during the year, rising 3.7% from £3.36bn in 2014 to an estimated £3.4bn in…
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17 NovemberCrime
Car used by axe-wielding jewellery store raiders recovered
A car used by a masked gang who threatened staff with axes at a jewellery store in Leicester has been recovered by police. The incident took place on Saturday, 14 November, when three masked men entered G Naran, in Melton Road, Belgrave, and threatened staff with axes. Police said that…
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2 NovemberAdvice
ADVICE: How bricks-and-mortar retailers can enjoy a bumper Black Friday
Black Friday has evolved from a little-known promotion in the UK to one of the biggest events on the retail calendar in just a few years. However, its exponential growth has not been without challenges. Here, Vicky Brock, CEO of returns intelligence specialist Clear Returns, outlines the potential pitfalls Black Friday…
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Oct- 2015 -26 OctoberCrime
UK smugglers gold could fetch £2.5m at auction
Almost 150 kilos of smuggled gold jewellery, estimated to be worth more than £2.5m, is set to be sold at auction in Belfast this week. The gold was seized during an investigation by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) into a £9m smuggling plot that saw the gang’s leader, Chaudry Ali…
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