Chains
Chains are a core component of the jewellery trade, essential for both standalone pieces and as part of necklaces, bracelets, and other designs. For UK jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding trends in chain styles, materials, and consumer preferences is key to meeting market demand. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage on chains, including product launches, design innovations, manufacturing techniques, and insights into supply chain and sourcing developments that affect this vital category.
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Jun- 2019 -6 JuneRetailers
Banking red tape holding back UK retailers abroad
Almost three quarters (71%) of UK retailers would like their businesses to further expand internationally, however most (57%) believe overseas expansion is fraught with risk, according to new research conducted by buy now, pay later service Laybuy. The research, published today (6 June), surveyed over 200 UK retailers and revealed…
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May- 2019 -9 MayAnalysis
How jewellers can utilise their independent status
As an independent jewellery retailer or brand, you are in a unique position to highlight your status as a smaller business, and capitalise on this. According to The Federation of Small Businesses, 52% of all private sector turnover comes from small businesses. This is but one statistic indicative of the…
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8 MayManufacturer Files
Manufacturer files: W J Sutton
โW J Sutton was founded by William Josiah (W J) Sutton, who was the son of a jewellerโ, says Kenneth Sutton, W J Suttonโs great-grandson and director of the Birmingham-based jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler. โHe realised his passion for jewellery whilst studying for his metallurgy degree and so he followed…
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Apr- 2019 -23 AprilInternational
RJC launches new โCode of Practicesโ standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is launching a new Code of Practices (COP). According to the organisation, the COP defines โresponsible, social and environmental business practicesโ for companies in the jewellery supply chain and commits members to adhere to a โrobustโ set of comprehensive auditable standards. Since…
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Feb- 2019 -20 FebruarySponsored
Chains of Gold see a bumper year
UK-based online jewellery retailer Chains of Gold has celebrated a successful year, despite marketplace challenges. Offering a personalised service that larger jewellery retailers find it hard to mimic, Chains of Gold have successfully received a Gold Trusted Service award from Feefo. Seeing increased sales, they pride themselves in their expertise…
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Dec- 2018 -17 DecemberUncategorized
Three-Minute Interview: Cred Jewellery
Describe yourself in three words? Determined, troublemaker who loves his family. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? โI wanted to be the biggest flower grower in the UK, following in my fathers footsteps.โ How did you get to be where you are today?…
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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberFeatures
Design Walkthrough – Anaรฏs Paris
Following a soft launch to the jewellery trade at this yearโs Jewellery & Watch Show in Birmingham, HD Group will announce the release of its third, and possibly final, brand later this year. The brand, Anaรฏs Paris, is inspired by the โfloating locketโ concept which according to Adryan Cresswell, head…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Q&A with Greg Valerio
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. Thatโs why I formed a…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberFeatures
When will the jewellery industry catch up?
With the majority of the industry using materials from unknown supply chains that are produced in appalling standards, European legislation is around the corner that will have a similar affect to Dodd Franks in the USA. Large organisations will have to demonstrate where they sourced their materials with an audit…
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26 SeptemberFeatures
What is composable jewellery?
Creating your own unique look has long been an important part of the fashion industry for decades, from copying the fashion style of Marilyn Monroe to wearing the latest items of clothing from David Beckham, people around the world strive to wear what’s โon-trendโ. Consumers use fashion, and its various…
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