Christmas
Christmas is the most crucial trading period for the UK jewellery industry, driving significant sales across retail, wholesale, and e-commerce. For jewellers, manufacturers, and suppliers, understanding seasonal trends, consumer behaviour, and effective marketing strategies is essential to maximising opportunities during the festive period. Jewellery Focus provides extensive coverage on Christmas trading, including sales performance analysis, product trends, promotional campaigns, and insights into supply chain readiness. Our reporting helps trade professionals prepare for and capitalise on the busiest season of the year.
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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Dec- 2023 -21 DecemberRetailers
F.Hinds opens two new stores
F.Hinds has announced that it has opened two new stores to end the year, in Watford and Stirling, Scotland. The Stirling store, its first ever Scottish site, was opened on St Andrew’s Day (30 November) by sales director Jeremy Hinds. Alongside this, the store in Watford marks the retailer’s return…
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18 DecemberEconomy
Consumer confidence improves during December
Consumer confidence improved two points during December to -22 as sentiment improved ahead of Christmas. All five measures were up in comparison to last month’s announcement. The index measuring changes in personal finances during the last year is up two points at -14; this is 14 points better than December…
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13 DecemberNews
Beaverbrooks named winners of the NAJ Chair’s Award 2023
Beaverbrooks, the 104-year-old jewellery retailer, was announced as the recipient of the 2023 NAJ Chair’s Award. Presented at the annual Benevolent Society Christmas Charity Ball, the National Association of Jewellers Chair’s Award, is sponsored by Presman Mastermelt and given to a business or individual in recognition of their “professionalism and…
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4 DecemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches new Christmas Chocolate collection
Sheffield-based fine jewellery brand Jessica Flinn has launched its new Christmas Chocolate collection inspired by Yorkshire chocolate company Quality Street. Katie Hurst, a Jessica Flinn team member, once lived on a street in Sheffield where residents annually decorate their houses to resemble Quality Street chocolates for charity during Christmas. Quality…
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Nov- 2023 -23 NovemberRetailers
Fabergé and Bradley’s Jewellers unveils Christmas Snowflake Egg Charm
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has partnered with jewellery maison Fabergé and launched an exclusive Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Snowflake Egg Charm. Inspired by a traditional British Christmas, the limited-edition Christmas Snowflake Egg Charm is available in 18k yellow, white and rose gold, and can be worn on…
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21 NovemberRetailers
Beauvince unveils The Iconics collection
Beauvince has unveiled The Iconics collection for the holiday season, which features yellow and white diamonds, alongside emeralds and rubies. The collection has been curated by second generation jeweller Komal Sankar and includes different pieces such as the Beauvince Sunrise Suite, Illumina Ring, Butterfly Fall Ring and more. The Beauvince…
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21 NovemberDesigners
India Mahon to launch Harrogate pop-up
Jewellery designer-maker India Mahon is launching a unique curated pop-up of fine and demi-fine jewellery in her Montpellier Quarter boutique this Christmas. The pop-up will champion seven independent British jewellery designers as an alternative to the more traditional, mass-produced jewellery brands. The pop-up will include designs from the likes of…
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9 NovemberRetailers
Wongs Jewellers unveils ‘Ringmasters’ Christmas campaign
Wongs Jewellers has announced the launch of its circus themed Christmas campaign, “The Ringmasters”. Wongs will have circus-themed decorations in store, in-store activities and a new window display. This new display follows the jeweller’s Summer of Love campaign to celebrate Eurovision coming to Liverpool. As part of this Wongs installed…
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8 NovemberDesigners
Angelic Diamonds launches Elf inspired engagement ring
Angelic Diamonds has announced the launch of its new Candy Cane Sparkler engagement ring. The ring is inspired by the iconic Christmas film Elf which will celebrate its 20th anniversary this year. The Candy Cane Sparkler engagement ring is priced at £15,000 and features an 18k yellow gold band, designed…
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