Budget
Budget jewellery occupies an important place in the UK market, catering to cost-conscious consumers without compromising on style or demand for trend-led pieces. For retailers, wholesalers, and designers, this segment presents unique opportunities and challenges—from managing slim margins to sourcing affordable materials and meeting high-volume demands.
Jewellery Focus delivers in-depth coverage of the budget jewellery sector, featuring news on supplier innovations, pricing strategies, consumer buying trends, and regulatory considerations affecting production and imports. Our editorial also explores how brands and independents can balance value with quality to remain competitive in this fast-moving market.
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Jan- 2015 -20 JanuaryAppointments
Stella Layton named new Jewellery Quarter chairman
Stella Layton, the chief executive and assay master of the Birmingham Assay Office, has been named as the new chairman of the town’s Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT). Layton succeeds David Mahony, managing director of PCPT Architects. The JQDT, formed in May 2011, is a community interest company that operates…
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Nov- 2014 -11 NovemberAdvice
Why bosses could do with some training
If sales are disappointing and there is older stock that is proving hard to move, could it be that you, the boss, are not doing things properly? LEONARD ZELL asks the question in a characteristically provocative column about training and sales tactics. When I ask bosses how their business is…
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Oct- 2014 -23 OctoberOpinion
ADVICE: 5 things to consider before starting an eCommerce store
In the wake of news that click-and-collect is set to take the British High Street by storm this Christmas, if you’re thinking about starting an eCommerce shop, here are 5 Top Tips for starting a successful online offering. 1) Images and descriptions Shopping for jewellery is a tactile experience, which…
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16 OctoberCurrent Affairs
One in three women ‘would rather choose their own engagement ring’
A third of engaged or married women would prefer to have chosen their engagement ring themselves, according to new research. The OnePoll survey, conducted on behalf of online diamond specialist Diamonds Factory, found 36% of women would have preferred to choose the ring themselves, with one in six (15%) dissatisfied…
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Sep- 2014 -16 SeptemberEditor's Blog
Apple Watch could be a big hitter – traditional brands beware
A year ago Jewellery Focus ran a piece on smartwatches, wondering aloud whether they would destroy the mid-market for wristwatches. It was entirely conjecture, of course, because it was in response to Samsung’s launch of its ‘Galaxy Gear’ devices – the first time any tech company had launched such a product with…
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8 SeptemberInternational
Q&A with Mads Ziegler, STORY
Can you give us some background on the company? I started the company in 2003 and worked as a sales manager in Denmark. The original brand, along with my business partner, was called Kranz & Ziegler. My business partner left the company after three years because of poor health. By…
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Aug- 2014 -5 AugustEditor's Blog
UKTI? Now THAT is a useful brand partnership
Corporate tie-ups are normally so much hot air and uselessness. But IJL’s decision to partner with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) suggests the organisers are genuinely looking for function, not flare, in the show’s latest iteration. The buyers in any industry quickly get tired of the small handful of big…
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Jul- 2014 -22 JulyAdvice
10 Top Tips for Jewellery Retailers to Increase Online Revenue
By Al Keck, the managing director of online retail specialists, Toinfinity. 1) Analyse your data – Know your numbers, online marketing is accountable to return on investment (ROI). Make sure your online channel is delivering a positive contribution to the business. 2) Know your customer base – Who are they, where do they shop and…
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Jun- 2014 -30 JuneCurrent Affairs
The domain name game – Protect your brand online
MarkMonitor The internet is currently going through one of the biggest changes since its inception, with a massive expansion of the Domain Name System (DNS). The introduction of hundreds of new generic top level domains (gTLDs) means the portion of domain names located to the right of the dot that…
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May- 2014 -8 MayTaking Stock
Bespoke by Baskerville – Personal CAD design
Fenella at Bespoke by Baskerville provides a personal CAD design service and with 20 years of expertise in the trade under her belt, she will ensure that your fine jewellery requirements are met. With strong attention to detail and the ability to design anything you may need, whether it be…
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