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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Jun- 2020 -8 JuneNews
Say it with Diamonds sales surge amid lockdown
High-street jeweller Say it with Diamonds has reported a 267% sales uplift on engagement rings amid the nationwide lockdown. The surge in sales during March and April marked a notable difference from the amount of engagement rings sold in the same period the year prior. Over the same two-month period,…
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2 JuneDesigners
Lark & Berry launches bespoke engagement ring service
Lark & Berry has announced the launch of a new bespoke design guide offering customers the chance to design their own ring.ย The move follows on from the sustainable brandโs recent launch of direct-to-consumer engagement ring options in order to meet increasing demand. ย The brandโs website has seen a 900%…
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May- 2020 -26 MayCoronavirus
The Cut notes โmarked increaseโ in engagement ring enquiries
The Cut London has revealed a marked increase in enquiries for engagement rings in the past eight weeks, noting an โinteresting wave of sentimentality created by the pandemicโ. The engagement ring concierge service is known for โmatch-makingโ customers looking for an engagement ring with independent fine jewellers throughout London.ย Founder…
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Mar- 2020 -23 MarchDesigners
Lebrusan Studio launches ready-to-order engagement rings
Lebrusan Studio has announced the launch of a โcompactโ new selection of ready-to-order engagement rings, entitled The Candy Pop collection. The collection, named after its โpalette of sweet pastel huesโ, features four hand-crafted rings with Sri Lankan sapphires in assorted colours and shapes. Each gemstone was hand-selected by the sustainable…
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20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri.ย As the first jewellery designer…
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Feb- 2020 -5 FebruaryRetailers
William May reveals most popular engagement rings
Vintage jeweller William May has revealed the five most popular engagement ring trends following online research conducted by the jeweller. For the research, the jewellers analysed 1,000 Instagram posts which included the hashtag #engaged to discover the biggest engagement ring trends at the start of the year.ย ย The data analysis…
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Jan- 2020 -30 JanuaryDesigners
EC One launches menโs engagement rings
EC One announced it has created a new engagement ring for men, entitled the โMarry Me Menโs Engagement Ringโ. The ring has been launched in the run up to Bachelorโs Day, an Irish tradition whereby women propose to their partner on Leap Day. The ring is available in a choice…
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9 JanuaryFeatures
Ringing in the changes: the rise of the โmengagementโ ring
Engagement rings have long been a symbolic and central part of our society, a tradition at the heart of relationships for hundreds of years. For many years, however, this pre-marital standard was arguably seen as a mark of ownership, claiming the woman as the manโs belonging until the wedding day.…
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Dec- 2019 -19 DecemberBusiness Bites
Vera Lynnโs gin dispute is a window on a fascinating trademark problem
Everyone knows a bit of cockney rhyming slang, but what if your own name is the one being used, and then somebody tries to use it as their brand? This is exactly what happened to the singer Dame Vera Lynn, who has just been awarded ยฃ1,800 in legal costs from…
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Nov- 2019 -25 NovemberUncategorized
My Store: Taking a look at Marylebone’s Kabiri
Established in Marylebone in 2004, Kabiri is a multi-brand fashion and fine jewellery boutique aimed at the โmodern metropolitan womanโ through a curated selection of fine and fashion jewellery designers. Founded by former PR executive and Goldsmithโs alumni Nathalie Kabiri, the idea for the boutique came after spotting a gap…
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