Handcrafted
The handcrafted jewellery sector remains a vital part of the UKโs jewellery industry, blending traditional techniques with modern design to create unique pieces that appeal to discerning customers. For independent jewellers, designers, and retailers, handcrafted collections offer a point of differentiation in an increasingly competitive market, while wholesalers and suppliers play a crucial role in supporting this niche with quality materials and tools.
Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage of the handcrafted jewellery space, including news on artisan makers, emerging trends in handmade design, and insights into consumer demand for bespoke, sustainable, and locally produced pieces. Our reporting also explores business opportunities and challenges for professionals involved in this sectorโwhether navigating supply chain complexities, responding to regulatory changes, or capitalising on market shifts that favour craftsmanship and authenticity.
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Oct- 2025 -9 OctoberDesigners
Pragnell unveils Kitulo garnet jewellery inspired by Tanzanian landscape
Luxury jeweller Pragnell has launched a new collection featuring rare purplish pink gemstones sourced from an artisanal mining community in Tanzania. The Kitulo garnet range, debuting this autumn, forms part of Pragnellโs commitment to responsible mining and sustainable sourcing. The company said it is working directly with small-scale miners to…
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7 OctoberDesigners
Gemporia marks 21 years with employee-owned milestone and live events
Employee-owned jewellery specialist Gemporia is marking its 21st anniversary with a series of live broadcasts and online events celebrating more than two decades in the gemstone trade. Founded in 2004 as a family-run jewellery channel, Gemporia has grown into a global retailer known for its ethically sourced and handcrafted gemstone…
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2 OctoberDesigners
Eleanor Juliet Atelier launches with Pink Puff jewellery collection
Eleanor Juliet Atelier (EJA) has launched with a limited edition Pink Puff jewellery collection. The brand said the handcrafted pieces are intended as a โplayful symbol of feminismโ, drawing on debates around the cultural associations of the colour pink. Founder Eleanor Taylor-Roberts said the collection reflects changing meanings of the…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustDesigners
Gemopia to unveil new collection at the Jewellery Show
Manufacturer Gemopia, represented by distributor NYSA Creations, has announced that it will unveil its newest collection at the Jewellery Show, the first time it will exhibit at the show. The collection comprises gold jewellery across a variety of purities ranging from 9- to 22-carat, alongside silver and brass items, as…
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyRetailers
PureJewels curates jewellery collection in celebration of UKโIndia trade deal
British Asian jeweller PureJewels has presented a curated selection of handcrafted pieces at Chequers, the country residence of the UK Prime Minister, as part of the official celebration of the signing of the UKโIndia Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The East London-based brand was invited by Indiaโs Gem and Jewellery Export…
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22 JulyRetailers
Loquet launches new summer charms
Loquet has unveiled a collection of lockets and charms for summer, including designs featuring cherries, pink cocktails and diamonds. According to the London-based jewellery brand, founded in 2013 by environmentalist and columnist Sheherazade Goldsmith, each piece is crafted in 18-carat gold and designed to hold personal meaning. New additions include…
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Jun- 2025 -17 JuneRetailers
Tiffany and Arsham unveils bronze vessel and HardWear necklace
Tiffany and Co. has unveiled a new collaboration with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham, comprising a limited-edition bronze sculpture and a bespoke jewellery piece. The Bronze Eroded Penny Vessel โ a patinated bronze sculpture embedded with polished crystal โ contains a reimagined version of the brandโs HardWear necklace. Only 39 of…
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3 JuneDesigners
Loquet London launches new pendant necklace collection
Loquet London has announced that it has launched a brand new collection of pendants based on its favourite and best-selling charms reimagined in a pendant style. Each pendant necklace can also be paired together for stacking, or worn individually. The collection is made to sit lightly on the skin and…
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May- 2025 -15 MayRetailers
Loquet launches new Lemon Charm collab with Skye McAlpine
Loquet has announced the launch of a limited-edition Lemon Charm as part of its latest Charms for Change collaboration with chef and author Skye McAlpine.ย Drawing inspiration from her own Tavola tableware collection and sun-soaked Venetian lemon recipes, together the duo have created this piece.ย Crafted in 18k yellow gold,…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilDesigners
Gemfields partners with PureJewels on emerald-themed collection
Gemfields has announced that it has partnered with PureJewels on the emerald-themed Zariya collection to combine emeralds from Gemfieldsโ Kagem mine in Zambia with designs inspired by the fresh buds of May. Taking its name from the Hindi word โZariyaโ, meaning a medium, source, or pathway, the collection was inspired…
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