Engagement Rings
Engagement rings are one of the most important product categories in the jewellery trade, driving consistent demand and showcasing trends in design, materials, and consumer preferences. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, staying informed on engagement ring trends, ethical sourcing, and market dynamics is key to capitalising on this high-value segment. Jewellery Focus offers comprehensive coverage, including product launches, retail strategies, supply chain insights, and innovations shaping the future of engagement jewellery.
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Oct- 2018 -11 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – William May
Tell us a bit about the company For nearly 200 years, William May has strived to provide jewellery synonymous with class, sophistication and timelessness. We pride ourselves on catering to all tastes by offering everything from vintage jewellery and classic watches to diamond engagement rings, and believe that any piece…
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Sep- 2018 -21 SeptemberFeatures
Sell to both bride and groom – Part III
Salespeople tell me why bridal couples can be difficult customers: ∙The groom acts less enthusiastic than the bride and won’t talk much. ∙Halfway through he gets up and leaves to look at watches. ∙She wants a larger diamond then he can afford. ∙She wants to look at every engagement ring…
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20 SeptemberFeatures
Setting up shop – Harrington Brookshaw Jewellers
Large jewellery brands are increasingly dominating the jewellery landscape, whether it be online or high street retail. In a highly competitive and very mature market, it is a brave step for an aspiring high street jeweller to focus on unbranded, but that’s exactly what newly-opened Harrington Brookshaw Jewellers has planned.…
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14 SeptemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street: Suttons & Robertsons
When was Suttons & Robertsons founded? Suttons & Robertsons is one of London’s oldest active pawnbroking businesses with a focus on luxury goods. Our heritage of service began with Thomas Miller Sutton when he founded his pawnbroking business in 1770. Robertsons, established in 1797, was not far behind, and remained…
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13 SeptemberFeatures
Whose fault was it anyway?
A young couple come into your shop looking for an engagement ring and after about 20 minutes the young man gets up and goes over to the watch counter Another couple were in and bought an engagement ring, but they never returned to buy their wedding rings A young lady…
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10 SeptemberQ&A Sessions
Voice on the High Street: Cupitt Jeweller
Name: Cupitt Jeweller Location: Bromsgrove Year established: 1946 Number of staff: 7 Website: www.cupittjeweller.co.uk What’s the history of Cupitt Jeweller? Claude Cupitt started the business in Bromsgrove, in 1946. When he retired in 1979 his son Jim took over the business with his wife Sue. They relocated the shop to…
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6 SeptemberFeatures
Company Q&A: Domino
Tell us about the history of Domino Domino is part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group which also includes the casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company Weston Beamor, and the fashion, silver and gold jewellery company Gecko. Although the group dates back to 1947, Domino was created in the…
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5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Leonard Dews to launch the largest bridal showroom in the North West
Blackpool-based luxury jewellery and watch retailer, Leonard Dews, is set to almost double its retail space with the launch of a new 850 sq ft area – that will be the largest bridal and fine jewellery showroom in the North West of England. Building works and renovations are already underway…
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Aug- 2018 -30 AugustQ&A Sessions
Brand Q&A: AG Mounts
How was AG Mounts founded? I established the company in 1996. We manufacture and design jewellery ourselves in our factory. We pretty much do everything from a to z. That includes designing, making, casting, mounting, setting and polishing. We design our own mounts as well, and we take special orders…
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May- 2018 -23 MayRetailers
Shining Diamonds opens first London store
Independent jewellery retailer Shining Diamonds has opened its first store in London. The store is located in the jewellery quarter of Hatton Garden, within the Holborn district of London. Shining Diamonds started out as an online-only retailer for diamond jewellery with 20 years of international experience manufacturing and selling diamond…
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