Gecko
Gecko is a leading UK trade-only jewellery wholesaler and manufacturer, offering a comprehensive portfolio across eight core collections in sterling silver, 9ct gold, and fashion-led designs. Founded in London in the early 1990s, Gecko operates as a full-service partner to independent jewellers and chains, delivering multiple new launches per year, free engraving, next-day dispatch, and extensive marketing support. Jewellery Focus tracks Gecko’s trade-orientated activity—including collection rollouts, catalogue refreshes, sustainability initiatives (like recycled silver), event participation, and its acquisition by WB Creative Jewellery Group—offering insights into its impact on UK supply chain dynamics, retail success, and brand strategy.
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Feb- 2018 -9 FebruaryEditor's Blog
A fond farewell to Patrick and Vivian Fuller
This month brought the news that WB The Creative Jewellery Group, which owns Domino, Gecko and Weston Beamor, has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule Group by owners Patrick and Vivian Fuller. I have met Patrick many times since becoming editor of Jewellery Focus and what always struck me…
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Jan- 2018 -22 JanuaryManufacturers
WB The Creative Jewellery Group sold to Heimerle + Meule
WB The Creative Jewellery Group, which owns Domino, Gecko and Weston Beamor, has been sold to the Heimerle + Meule Group. The group will continue to operate as an independent entity and join a number of other companies operating across the UK and Europe, including Cookson Precious Metals. Heimerle +…
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Dec- 2017 -5 DecemberDesigners
Gecko to showcase seven collections at J and W 2018
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced that it will be showcasing seven collections at 2018’s Jewellery and Watch Birmingham. This award-winning company offers ranges for men, women and children, including brands such as Orla Kiely, Fiorelli Jewellery, Fred Bennett, D for diamond. This also includes the brand’s in-house collections from Elements…
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Sep- 2016 -9 SeptemberEvents
Gecko launches record number of collections at IJL
UK jewellery supplier Gecko unveiled a record nine new collections at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. The new ranges, which cater for men, women and children, arrived from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for Diamond and Elements & Beginnings. Meanwhile, the launch of Gecko’s Orla Kiely sterling…
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Jul- 2016 -28 JulyEvents
Gecko to showcase 9 new collections at IJL 2016
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced it will be showcasing nine new collections at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). Gecko’s new season ranges, which cater for men, women and children, will be exhibited from best-selling brands Orla Kiely, Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and collections from Elements & Beginnings.…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberTrade Organisations
Inaugural NAJ Awards incorporated in Benevolent Society Ball
The 80th British Jewellery Giftware & Finishing Federation Benevolent Society Ball, incorporating the NAJ Awards, took place in Solihull on December 3. This year’s event incorporated very first National Association of Jewellers Member Awards, designed to “flag up all that is most excellent about the UK’s extremely diverse jewellery industry”. The NAJ…
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Oct- 2015 -6 OctoberEvents
NAJ Awards shortlisted members announced
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the shortlist for its first ever award ceremony. The awards, which will take place on December 3 this year in conjunction with the benevolent ball, offers members of the newly-formed NAJ an opportunity to gain recognition for the excellence of their products…
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May- 2015 -19 MayManufacturers
WB The Creative Jewellery Group gains RJC certification
WB The Creative Jewellery Group has announced that all three of its companies have been granted certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). The group, whose subsidiaries are Domino, Weston Beamor and Gecko, employs some 180 staff. It says it has “long been committed to ethical business practices” and was…
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Jun- 2014 -27 JuneAppointments
Domino announces operations director to drive manufacturing
Precious jewellery manufacturer Domino has announced the appointment of Mark Thomas as its new operations director. Prior to joining Domino, Thomas worked at Emma Bridgewater, the Stoke-on-Trent ceramics company where he was head of manufacturing, a post which was the culmination of a 28-year career in and around the Potteries,…
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24 JuneAppointments
Gecko appoints new sales director
Gecko Jewellery has appointed Richard Cox to be its new sales director. Cox was previously a director at Design Objectives, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of craft and hobby products, including jewellery, has long experience in sales and describes his background as being in “Fast moving consumer goods.” The appointment…
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