Handcrafted
The handcrafted jewellery sector remains a vital part of the UK’s 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 sector—whether navigating supply chain complexities, responding to regulatory changes, or capitalising on market shifts that favour craftsmanship and authenticity.
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Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberDesigners
Hamilton & Inches expands George Street site
Hamilton & Inches has unveiled plans to renovate its George Street home to cater to the company’s growing demand. Renovations are now underway and the showroom, situated at 87 George Street, will close from 28 December to 26 January while the restoration work continues. The Edinburgh-based jewellers, which has held…
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Jul- 2020 -31 JulyRetailers
William and Son enters administration
William and Son, a Mayfair-based jeweller, has fallen into administration. Damian Webb and Phillip Sykes of RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP were appointed joint administrators of the business on 10 July 2020, the jeweller has revealed. In a statement, the jewellers confirmed the “affairs, business and property of the company are…
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13 JulyManufacturers
House of Garrard launches Aloria range
House of Garrad had launched its Aloria range inspired by one of the House’s “most legendary royal commissions.” Uniting heritage cues with cutting-edge craftsmanship and design, Aloria celebrates Garrard’s setting of the Cullinan I in the Sovereign’s Sceptre in 1910. The Aloria collection is the latest to join Garrard’s treasure…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneDesigners
Wolf & Gypsy to launch new collection
Ethical jewellery brand, Wolf and Gypsy, is set to unveil its new collection on 4 July, following a period of “rapid growth” over the last few months. Wolf and Gypsy creates its pieces using recycled sterling silver, gold vermeil, as well as ethically sourced conflict-free gemstones. Every piece is manufactured…
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May- 2020 -27 MayDesigners
Crafts Council publishes first industry report
The Crafts Council, alongside support from the Goldsmiths’ Company, has published the first major report that identifies the strength and popularity of the craft industry in Britain. Its findings will work to help drive market demand and “inform an action plan for the economic recovery of the craft sector, post…
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Mar- 2020 -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. As the first jewellery designer…
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Jan- 2020 -16 JanuaryTips
5 Jewellery Trends You Need to Stock Up on This 2020 – What to Know
There are many things to consider when choosing the perfect accessory to complete your outfit of the day. While there are staple favourites like diamond and stones, there are also modern trends that are livening up the jewellery fashion scene with its exciting changes and bolder seams. After all, every…
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Dec- 2019 -2 DecemberAppointments
New ‘Jeweller in Residence’ for Birmingham museum
The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter has announced the appointment of Vanessa Miller as its second ever ‘Jeweller in Residence’. Miller will work for the museum over the next year, creating an exclusive collection as part of a project to promote local designers through a partnership with the Birmingham City…
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Oct- 2019 -17 OctoberProduct Launches
JewelStreet to launch Covent Garden pop-up
Online marketplace for independent handcrafted jewellery, JewelStreet, is to launch a jewellery pop-up shop in Covent Garden, London, to celebrate International Jewellery Designer Day from 19 October to 21 October. The pop-up will feature handcrafted jewellery from 30 independent designers, live demonstrations of jewellery making will also be taking place…
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Sep- 2019 -5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Okapi launches its first fine jewellery collection
African luxury lifestyle brand, Okapi, is launching The Karoo Collection, their first fine jewellery line, this September. The new collection uses the brand’s signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapi’s evolution into jewellery…
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