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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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilInternational
Jewellery leaders announce blockchain initiative with IBM
IBM and a consortium of gold and diamond industry leaders have announced the first cross-industry initiative to use blockchain to trace the provenance of finished pieces of jewellery across the supply chain. Asahi Refining, Helzberg Diamonds, LeachGarner, The Richline Group and UL have launched the TrustChain Initiative, powered by the…
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13 AprilDesigners
Diamond Heaven to launch fourth store in Scotland
Independent jeweller Diamond Heaven will be opening its fourth store in Glasgow, Scotland. The store will be located in Princes Square, near Argyll Arcade and the group said it will bring high quality engagement rings, wedding rings, eternity rings and other diamond jewellery to the Scottish people. The Glasgow store…
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4 AprilDesigners
Chapelle Jewellery to open new Portsmouth store
Jewellery retailer Chapelle Jewellery has announced that it will open a new flagship store at Gunwharf Quays Designer Outlet, Portsmouth. The approximately 1,000 sq ft jewellery store will offer a wide range of jewellery, from diamond engagement rings to fashion pieces. The store will also feature designer watch brands from…
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Mar- 2018 -26 MarchEvents
Laings launches Edinburgh outlet boutique
Luxury Jewellers, Laings, has launched its own outlet boutique for a limited time in Edinburgh. The boutique located on 25 Frederick Street is only open from now until August. As part of the opening Laings are offering up to 75% off a selection of its jewellery. Home to a selection…
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21 MarchVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the high street: Crazy Pig Designs
Name: Crazy Pig Designs Location: Covent Garden, London Year established: 1992 Number of staff: 8 Website: www.crazypigdesigns.com What is the history of the company? We started Crazy Pig Designs in Covent Garden in 1992. Previously I had worked for 10 years in Carnaby Street at The Great Frog. I…
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7 MarchFeatures
A question of integrity
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader for responsible business in the jewellery industry, but a piece of research published in February by the non-governmental human rights organisation, the Human Rights Watch (HRW), takes issue with the RJC’s governance, standards, and certification systems.…
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1 MarchRetailers
Survey reveals average cost of an engagement ring
A recent survey conducted by Ripe Insurance has revealed the average money spent on an engagement ring. Some 1,500 people aged 18 and over from across the UK took part in the survey, which revealed that The traditional ‘three-month salary rule’ no longer stands, with the average person spending 1.7…
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Feb- 2018 -15 FebruaryE-Commerce
Jeweller reports trilogy engagement ring sales have tripled
Online jewellery retailer The Diamond Store has reported a marked increase in sales of Meghan Markle-inspired three-stone engagement rings for Valentine’s Day. According to the luxury online jeweller, the three-stone diamond ring trend has skyrocketed since Prince Harry announced his engagement to Meghan Markle on 27 November. Since that…
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8 FebruarySponsored
Picchiotti: 50 years of style
Picchiotti was born in Valenza, a quiet town enveloped in the lush and fragrant vine-covered hills of Piedmont and renowned for its meticulous hand-craftsmanship of precious gem-set jewelry, into a family of pharmacists. His lack of enthusiasm and aptitude for the family profession prompted Giuseppe’s father to ask the director…
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Dec- 2017 -4 DecemberCelebrities
Jewlr’s Meghan Markle replica drums up huge sales following engagement
Online jewellery retailer Jewlr has brought a royal addition to its line-up of engagement rings with the launch of a replica of Meghan Markle’s engagement ring. Designed within hours of the royal engagement announcement, the online retailer revealed that ‘The Duchess’ has quickly become its best-selling engagement ring style since…
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