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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Dec- 2017 -4 DecemberCelebrities
Jewlrโs 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 Markleโs engagement ring. Designed within hours of the royal engagement announcement, the online retailer revealed that โThe Duchessโ has quickly become its best-selling engagement ring style since…
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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberDesigners
Domino cites personalisation and yellow gold as 2018โs jewellery trends
Domino has predicted that โpersonalisation and provenanceโ will be key themes for the brandโs fine jewellery ranges in the coming year. The brandโs creative director, Naomi Newton-Sherlock, said that the two concepts would also be major retail trends which would have an โongoing impactโ on the UK high street. In…
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10 NovemberDesigners
Jewlr launches first luxury jewellery collection
Online tech jewellery brand Jewlr has released its first luxury line named the โOne and Only Signature Collectionโ, consisting of six customisable engagement ring styles. Each ring is custom made and tailored to the customersโ taste. Every aspect of the โOne & Onlyโ ring is selected by the customer. By…
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6 NovemberE-Commerce
Aurum Holdings offers online video concierge service
Aurum Holdings has teamed up with live customer engagement company, Vee24, to use video chat to provide an online concierge service for customers. This personal service, available from 8am to 10pm, 7 days a week, covers the full product range at Watches of Switzerland, and selected high value items at…
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Oct- 2017 -23 OctoberCelebrities
Fit for a Disney princess: F Hinds values character rings
From Aladdin and Jasmine, to Cinderella and Prince Charming, marriage is at the heart of most Disney films. But which Disney princess boasts the most expensive engagement ring, and which settled for the more modest option? Using real life valuations at todayโs prices, jewellery retail chain F Hinds has estimated…
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Aug- 2017 -16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Costco sued for $19m for selling โfakeโ Tiffany rings
American wholesaler Costco has been ordered to pay $19m (ยฃ15m) in damages for selling Tiffany-labelled engagement rings. The reportedly made store made $37m (ยฃ28m) selling roughly 2,500 diamond rings, labelled as โTiffanyโ rings on store signs. The legal battle between the two companies began in 2013, with Costco arguing that…
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May- 2017 -26 MayE-Commerce
Amazon offers handmade jewellery with new wedding shop
Amazon has added to its online offerings by launching a new bridal section in its handmade shop. The Handmade Wedding Shop will be offering jewellery, decorations, gifts and invitations amongst others. Customers are offered free two-day delivery with Prime-eligible handmade products. Katie Harnetiaux, head of marketing for Handmade at Amazon…
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22 MayCurrent Affairs
Jeweller makes bridal collection with โmost ethical goldโ
Jewellery designer Arabel Lebrusan has released a bridal collection with what it describes as the โmost ethical goldโ. The exclusive range features earrings, engagement rings and wedding rings made with Fairmined Ecological Gold and the brand claims it is the โfirst of its kindโ in the UK market. The brand…
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Mar- 2017 -13 MarchDesigners
Daniella Draper opens fourth retail store
British jewellery designer Daniella Draper has opened her fourth independent boutique in the Lake Districtโs Bowness-on-Windermere. The new store opened yesterday (Sunday, 12 March) and features the same white, clean interior as Draperโs three other stores in Cleethorpes, Lincoln and Beverly, with antique cabinets displaying both gold and silver jewellery.…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Hatton Garden BID launches area’s first ‘Christmas gift guide’
The Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID) has launched the jewellery quarterโs first Christmas gift guide, in a bid to capitalise on festive spending. Created to promote Hatton Garden and its fine jewellery offering, the guide will showcase over 50 pieces of jewellery including precious designs, bespoke pieces and luxury…
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