Cheshire
Cheshire is home to a vibrant jewellery trade scene, encompassing independent retailers, regional chains, bespoke designers, and manufacturing workshops. With affluent customer bases in towns like Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, and Chester, the region supports a strong market for both luxury and bespoke offerings. Jewellery Focus covers business developments across Cheshire, including store openings and closures, local brand expansions, retail performance, industry appointments, and community engagement initiatives. Our reporting provides valuable insights for jewellery professionals operating in or supplying to the North West, helping them stay attuned to regional market trends and opportunities.
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Feb- 2022 -9 FebruaryRetailers
DMR presents new ‘Love Lines’ collection
DMR Jewellery has introduced the new addition to its Valentine’s collection with the launch of its diamond ‘Love Lines’ collection. The collection comprises seven individual pieces of jewellery, including earrings, neckwear and wristwear. Two new styles of earrings have been launched to represent Cupid’s arrow, and customers are able to…
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May- 2021 -27 MayRetailers
Lucy Quartermaine launches SS21 hero model images
Lucy Quartermaine has announced the launch of her new SS21 hero model images which stems from her new Luna collection. The brand carried out this photoshoot to achieve hero shots for their Be Unique, Drop, Art Deco and Luna collections. The images are available to all retail partners and have…
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Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberNews
DMR launches ‘Stella’ jewellery collection
DMR has announced the launch of its new ‘Stella’ jewellery collection, which has been created in its Cheshire studio. The collection comprises necklaces, earrings and rings, with all pieces available in 18 carat yellow or white gold at a retail price starting from £2,500. The collection will be sold exclusively…
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Sep- 2020 -11 SeptemberDesigners
Lucy Quartermaine reports 70% sales increase in Q2
Lucy Quatermaine has reported a substantial increase in sales via their website during lockdown and this year’s second quarter. The award-winning jewellery designer, based in Cheshire, saw a 70% increase in sales per month compared to the previous year. Quartermaine saw the largest sales increase of 77% in June, which…
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Aug- 2020 -5 AugustRetailers
Annie’s Legacy donates to hospice
Annie’s Legacy has announced that it will donate a 15% contribution to the East Cheshire Hospice for all projects undertaken or purchases made in the memory of a loved one. Annie’s Legacy is a “new, sensitive and unique service” that repurposes the jewellery left behind by loved ones. Helen Dimmick,…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri. As the first jewellery designer…
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Dec- 2019 -10 DecemberCrime
Cheshire jewellers raided in burglary
Crewe detectives are appealing for any witnesses or dashcam footage after a burglary at an Alsager jewellers. The raid occurred Sunday night at around 5:40pm, when unknown assailants broke into Alexandra’s Jewellers on Crewe Road. The store was then raided, and a large quantity of jewellery was taken from the…
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Oct- 2018 -9 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Cheshire Watch Co.
Name: Christian O’Rourke Location: Wilmslow Year Established: 2011 Number of staff: 5 Website: www.cheshirewatchcompany.co.uk When was the Cheshire Watch Company founded? The Cheshire Watch Company was founded in 2011 by Stuart Sitford, who wanted to bring luxury goods to customers at competitive prices. What type of watches and jewellery do…
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Jul- 2018 -25 JulyVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Comfort Station
What is the backstory of the company? I first started Comfort Station back in 2000 just after having left the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford as a part-time way of funding my art practice. I started selling pieces I’d made at Portobello Market, five minutes away from where I’d…
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May- 2018 -8 MayFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Comfort Station
What is the backstory of the company? I first started Comfort Station back in 2000 just after having left the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford as a part-time way of funding my art practice. I started selling pieces I’d made at Portobello Market, five mins away from where I’d…
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