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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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Cartier launches pop-up at Selfridges Manchester
Selfridges has announced that Cartier has launched its first pop up in Manchester Exchange Square for the Christmas season. The space features some of the Maison’s “most iconic” collections, including Trinity, Love, Juste Un Clou and more. Additionally, the pop-up centres around a “touch and try bar” where customers can…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Steven Stone launches ‘chocolate box’ inspired collection
Steven Stone has announced the launch of a new collection of rings designed on popular chocolate box flavours. The rings are reportedly inspired by the “stunning colours and shapes from everybody’s favourite chocolate menus”. The collection features pieces with designs including an emerald green triangle, a “dreamy” pink morganite fudge,…
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24 NovemberRetailers
De Beers Group rough diamond sales fall to £321m
De Beers Group has announced the provisional value of its rough diamond sales for the ninth sales cycle of 2021 has fallen year on year by 6.9% to $430m (£321m) from $462m (£345m). Additionally, the group’s ninth cycle sales also fell by 12.6% compared to its eight cycle sales this…
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19 NovemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb launches new ‘Timeless’ collection
Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its ‘Timeless Collection’ ahead of the peak Christmas period. The collection includes a necklace that brings together 44cts of different cut diamonds and a 9.97ct tanzanite ring surrounded by diamonds. On display are also classic designs like a set of 2.20ct diamond…
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18 NovemberRetailers
Daniella Draper opens permanent London store
Sustainable jewellery brand Daniella Draper has announced that it has opened a permanent store in King’s Road in time for Christmas. After a successful pop-up store at Duke of York Square in 2018/19, the Lincolnshire-born jewellery brand made the decision to secure a permanent location in the capital. Manufactured in…
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17 NovemberRetailers
Matilde opens first store in Soho
The online, sustainable fine jewellery brand, Matilde has announced the opening of its first in-person store in Soho’s Ham Yard Village. For five weeks only, opening on 17 November through till Christmas eve, the store will showcase the brand’s collections of eco-friendly designs for both men and women. All pieces…
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12 NovemberRetailers
The Alkemistry launches ‘Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up at Selfridges London
London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, is launching ‘The Alkemistry Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up in Selfridges London, on 1 November 2021. The pop-up will focus on the brand’s crystal collections, Cinta and Iqra, and shoppers will be able to explore The Alkemistry’s personalisation table where the team will be creating bespoke…
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8 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom concept in Brighton
Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design at its Brighton showroom at Churchill Square which includes a new interior concept, as well as “world-renowned” fine jewellery brands and a new line up of “luxury timepieces” from Swiss watchmakers. The updated showroom combines complementary fine jewellery offerings, and fine jewellery highlights including…
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5 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York to new launch Oval Heaven collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York is set to launch its latest collection of fine jewellery with oval-shaped diamonds as demand for the fancy-cut soars. Owner and designer, Kay Bradley, has created the Oval Heaven Collection in response to a high volume of enquiries for oval-shaped diamond engagement rings, pendants and earring in…
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2 NovemberRetailers
Andre Michael tennis bracelet sales hit ‘record high’
Andre Michael has reported “record sales” for its tennis bracelet range and now forecasts that the sales momentum will continue throughout the Christmas period. The tennis bracelets are priced to enable retailers to sell them in the £1,000- £1,200 range, with the coloured gemstone bracelets selling well at around £2,500…
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