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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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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6 OctoberDesigners
Carat to open new London store
Fashion jewellery brand Carat has announced that it set to open a new London boutique in Mayfair’s iconic Burlington Arcade. Opening later this month, the new boutique will mark the company’s fourth stand-alone store in the UK and will see the launch of a new design in-line with what Carat…
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Aug- 2015 -17 AugustDesigners
Tresor Paris launches new Quantum Cubus collection
Tresor Paris last week unveiled its new ‘Quantum Cubus’ jewellery range for men and women. Quantum Cubus features necklaces, bracelets, rings and cufflinks and aims to give clothing outfits a “modern, yet tasteful twist”. The collection includes the use of a lapis stone, which adds a touch of colour to…
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13 AugustInternational
Endless Jewelry enters 25th market with Switzerland launch
Danish charm bracelet brand Endless Jewelry has announced its entry into the Swiss market, its 25th since it launched two years ago. The brand is teaming up with trade agency Heno SA to manage the launch in Switzerland. Founder Jesper Nielsen said: “When we worked with Pandora CWE, Switzerland was…
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7 AugustCelebrities
Suzi Perry teams up with designer to create racing-themed jewellery
Television presenter Suzi Perry has teamed up with jewellery designer Alyssa Smith to create a collection of racing-inspired jewellery. The presenter, who is famous for her coverage on the MotoGP and Formula One, has marked her first foray into the jewellery world with Smith & Perry Motorsports collection, which is…
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Jul- 2015 -27 JulyProduct Launches
Julia Cook designs charity collection for St Mungo’s Broadway
Goldsmith Julia Cook has designed a charity collection for homeless charity St Mungo’s Broadway. The ‘summery’ collection has been designed by Cook in an effort to raise money for the charity’s Rebuilding Shattered Lives appeal, which helps to support homeless women. The range of gold and silver jewellery, named ‘Unity’,…
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