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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Jul- 2021 -12 JulyRetailers
Wild Iris opens second Midlands boutique
Wild Iris of Ironbridge, an independent ladies’ fashion and gift boutique, has launched its second store at The Merry Hill Centre in Dudley. Having opened on 10 July, the store specialises in jewellery and accessories, ladies’ clothing, homeware, and handcrafted gifts and art works. The opening follows Wild Iris’ 2019…
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8 JulyRetailers
Hancocks London to unveil Bezel collection
Hancocks London will unveil its first new collection since lockdown easing this summer, the Bezel collection which features a selection of diamond rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, during the pandemic. The collection comprises a series of rings ranging from £3,950 to bespoke commissions and officially launches…
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6 JulyProduct Launches
VRAI launches unisex collection in collaboration with RandM
VRAI, a sustainable jewellery brand, has launched the launch of its new unisex collection, VRAI x RandM. Created by the stylist duo of Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn, the fine jewellery pieces are handcrafted with recycled gold, and feature diamonds created by the group’s zero emission foundry. Ranging from $2,200…
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May- 2021 -11 MayRetailers
C W Sellors appoints new trade sales manager
C W Sellors has announced the appointment of Phillip Connors as the new UK trade sales manager. Connors joins the company with the aim to help develop and re-engage the group’s portfolio of regional and national jewellery accounts, whilst broadening its offering to heritage and tourist sites across the UK.…
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4 MayManufacturers
Nusa expands into UK wholesale market
Nusa, a Balinese-inspired jewellery brand, has announced its expansion into the UK wholesale market. The firm has also revealed that it is on the search for retailers to partner with as stockists for its handcrafted silver jewellery collections. To entice potential collaborators, the brand said that it is available with…
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Apr- 2021 -20 AprilProduct Launches
Nour by Jahan launches new Passion collection
Fine jewellery brand Nour by Jahan has launched its new Passion collection, featuring three variants of an original theme. Set in 18K handcrafted gold settings, the collection is offered in Deep Passion blue sapphires, Pure Passion red rubies, and Divine Passion pink rubies. Each of the pieces in the collection…
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Feb- 2021 -12 FebruaryFeatures
Gurusamy Goldsmiths: Blending tradition with the new
Gurusamy Goldsmiths is a luxury jewellery brand which seeks to unify tradition with the new. With its roots in Coimbatore, South India, the family business to this day uses traditional local artisans, hand crafted with great care through traditional methods, to create bespoke, meaningful designs. While the business has been…
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Jan- 2021 -14 JanuaryRetailers
Hamilton & Inches to hold bespoke items exhibition
Hamilton & Inches has urged anyone who has bespoke items created by its craftspeople during the company’s 155 year history to come forward and be part of the extensive Celebrating Our Craft exhibition which will be on display from March 2021. The jewellers have created special pieces for a wide…
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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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