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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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyDesigners
Chupi launches ‘Something Blue’ and ‘First Comes Love’ collections
Jewellery store Chupi has announced the launch of two new collections that include wedding, engagement, and promise rings. The ‘Something Blue’ collection has been designed for wedding days while ‘First Comes Love’ is an array of new engagement rings that add to its existing pieces. Chupi said the ‘Something Blue’…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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May- 2023 -31 MayDesigners
Jessica Flinn unveils Little Mermaid engagement ring collection
Jeweller Jessica Flinn has unveiled a new collection of engagement rings inspired by the Little Mermaid. The collection contains three moissanite rings; The Cordelia, The Elspeth and Henrietta. The Cordelia is an Emerald cut ring with a graduated halo which retails for £1,760. The Elspeth is a marquise cut ring…
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30 MayRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new Chester store
Luxury diamond jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new store in Chester city centre. Located in the historic area of Eastgate Street, the store will bring the brand’s unique concept of custom-made designs to the high street, allowing customers to create their own customised jewellery. The made-to-order service allows…
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26 MayRetailers
Angara launches Create With Angara service
Leading international fine jeweller Angara has announced the debut of Create With Angara, a medium through which customers can customise their own gemstone engagement or cocktail ring. Customers can choose from the jeweller’s extensive library of precious and semi-precious gemstones, hand-selected by GIA-certified gemologists. Every stone will also come with…
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10 MayRetailers
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilDesigners
Jessica Flinn launches re-imagined royal coronation rings
Wedding and engagement specialist Jessica Flinn has launched a line of re-imagined versions of royal engagement rings. The rings included are the rings of Camilla Parker Bowles, Eugenie, Meghan, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth. All rings are made to order with a selection of stones to choose…
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18 AprilDesigners
Andrew Geoghegan launches new Emergence collection
Andrew Geoghegan has launched a new collection of engagement rings, titled ‘Emergence’, inspired by a hag stone worn by Geoghegan’s wife. According to Geoghegan, the collection’s figure-of-eight shape symbolises “strength and transformation”. The Emergence engagement rings will be available in platinum, 14ct and 18ct golds using white double sided rose…
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13 AprilManufacturers
Taylor and Hart raises £3.5m in funding
Digital-first bespoke jewellery business Taylor and Hart has raised £3.5m in funding from Virgin Money, Active Partners and private investment platform Seedrs. The investment will be used to support the business to further develop its state-of-the-art technology offering which ensures the authenticity of its gemstones as well as grow internationally…
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryDesigners
Steven Stone launches The Stone Lab
Steven Stone has announced the launch of The Stone Lab, a boutique jewellery company with a “mission to create unique pieces of lab grown and moissanite jewellery that will stand the test of time”. Founded in 1937, Steven Stone has built its reputation on high quality, personalised service, and specialises…
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