Bridal Jewellery
Bridal jewellery remains a cornerstone of the UK jewellery trade, driving major sales opportunities for engagement rings, wedding bands, and bespoke pieces. From classic diamond solitaires to coloured gemstone accents and mixed-metal trends, this sector reflects evolving consumer tastes and gifting traditions. Jewellery Focus covers bridal jewellery comprehensively—highlighting design innovations, market demand analysis, retailer strategies, seasonal sales dynamics, and supplier sourcing insights. Our reporting empowers jewellers, designers, and suppliers to navigate pricing pressures, style changes, and commercial opportunities in this enduring and lucrative category.
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May- 2025 -22 MayRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York launches Something Blue collection
Independent jewellery retailer Bradley’s Jewellers York has announced the launch of its new ‘Something Blue’ collection, accompanied by a blue floral exterior display in celebration of the theme. Inspired by the age-old phrase “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a capsule collection of…
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Feb- 2025 -17 FebruaryEconomy
Average diamond price rose 2.7% in 2024
The average price of a diamond rose 2.7% to $2,360 (£1872) in 2024, according to data from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). Furthermore, overall jewellery sales across all product segments grew 5.2% in 2024. Round diamonds still accounted for 82% of centre stones, oval cuts featured in 165 of engagement…
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Jul- 2024 -1 JulyRetailers
Brown and Newirth acquired by Allied Gold
Bridal jewellery brand Brown and Newirth has been acquired by bridal manufacturer Allied Gold. The strategic move ensures that Brown and Newirth remains under British ownership. The acquisition effective from today highlights both companies’ commitment to “preserving and enhancing British craftsmanship in the jewellery industry”. Allied Gold and Brown and…
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Nov- 2023 -29 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens Birmingham showroom
Goldsmiths has announced the relaunch of its showroom in the Bullring and Grand Central in Birmingham. The showroom now spans two floors with a dual sided-corner showroom and elegant glass wrap around frontage. The showroom has dedicated branded towers all on the ground floor for FOPE, Messika, Roberto Coin, Mappin…
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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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Sep- 2023 -22 SeptemberManufacturers
Lightbox shuts down bridal jewellery experiment
De Beers Group’s lab created jewellery brand Lightbox has confirmed that it has concluded its engagement ring trial. Through the test the company deepened its understanding of lab-grown diamonds (LGD) and evaluated the changing landscape and consumer perceptions associated with them. De Beers said that Lightbox will continue to focus…
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15 SeptemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds swings to loss amid diamond production decline
Petra Diamonds has reported that it swung to a pre-tax loss of $38.8m (£31.31m) in its preliminary results for FY2023, down from a pre-tax profit of $139.5m (£112.58) the previous year. It also confirmed its adjusted profit before tax amounted to $8.3m (£6.69m), compared with $155.1m a year prior. Petra…
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Jul- 2023 -12 JulyRetailers
Malabar Gold and Diamonds launches new showroom in London
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the Indian jewellery retailer, has celebrated the opening of its newest showroom at London’s East Shopping Centre – the brand’s 320th outlet globally. Expanding into the company’s 11th country of operation, Malabar Gold and Diamonds has an “extensive” retail presence in India, the Middle East, the…
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Jun- 2023 -15 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils £900k Reading store refurb
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks has unveiled its £900,000 refitted Reading store in Oracle Shopping Centre. The retail jeweller has also opened the city’s first Tag Heuer Boutique. With an “extensive” diamond and bridal jewellery offering, the new store is offering shoppers its own brand diamond range,…
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7 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils £750k refurbished Derby store
Beaverbrooks has unveiled its £750,000 refitted Derby store with a new adjoining Tag Heuer Boutique in Derbion Shopping Centre, London Road, Derby. With an “extensive” diamond and bridal jewellery offering, the new store is offering shoppers its own brand diamond range, including the newly launched ‘Starlit’ a 15-piece collection representing…
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