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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Mar- 2017 -6 MarchRetailers
Asquiths Jewellers in York set to close after 24 years
Asquiths Jewellers on Goodramgate in York is set to close in April due to falling footfall and an increase in rent. The store, which also has a Darlington branch that is not set to close, has been trading in the city for 24 years but will not be renewing its…
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Oct- 2016 -10 OctoberEditor's Blog
Something in the water
I’ve been at this magazine for three years, and, if I am being honest, after joining I quickly became accustomed to a downbeat atmosphere at the major trade shows in the industry. Long after the ONS told us that the technical definition of ‘recession’ was no longer applicable to the…
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Jul- 2016 -11 JulyCrime
Thieves steal £14,000 from Suffolk pawnbrokers after chiselling through wall
Thieves have made off with jewellery worth around £14,500 from a Suffolk jewellers after reportedly chiselling through a brick wall. Around two or three thieves broke into an area behind a neighbouring pet shop on Bevan Street in Lowestoft, before spending an hour chiselling through a solid brick wall to…
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Jun- 2016 -23 JuneDesigners
Millennials to drive jewellery trends in 2017
Millennials and the merging of polarities – the attraction of complementary opposites – is driving jewellery trends for 2017. In its latest Gem Visions Trend Directions 2017, Swarovski claims that millennials are driving jewellery trends through their philosophy of merging polarities, such as art vs science, natural vs manmade, young…
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Apr- 2016 -13 AprilBrand Profiles
EXPORTING: find the path to overseas selling
Creative industries in the UK are thriving, and the opportunities do not stop within our shores. We asked Exporting is Great, the government’s campaign to promote exports from UK businesses, to tell us about a UK jewellery business benefiting from having taken the leap.[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Jewellery designer Katie…
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7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberBrand Profiles
A case in point
Celebrating history, cultivating quality and offering value for money simultaneously is no mean feat, but family-owned watch manufacturer Pointtec has hit the mark. TOM DAVIS sits down with managing director of Pointtec UK, the company’s UK distributor, to learn about the brand’s ambitions. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] It’s rare for…
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Nov- 2015 -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 -6 OctoberEvents
NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever award ceremony. The awards, which will take place on December 3 this year in conjunction with the benevolent ball, offers members of the newly-formed NAJ an opportunity to gain recognition for the excellence of their products…
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Jun- 2015 -17 JuneProduct Launches
Serendipity Diamonds launches CanadaMark diamond engagement rings
Serendipity Diamonds, a UK-based diamond and jewellery supplier, has added traceable, ethically-sourced CanadaMark diamond engagement rings as part of its offering. The company said it created its first 100% traceable diamond engagement ring commission earlier this month – using a combination of Fairtrade Gold and CanadaMark diamonds. CanadaMark diamonds are…
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