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.

Apr- 2018 -

24 April

Designers

Alessandro Carrara

Pragnell wins the queen’s award for enterprise

Family owned jewellers Pragnells has received The Queen’s Award for Enterprise. The awards are presented each year by the queen, on the advice of the prime minister, who is assisted by an advisory committee that includes representatives of government, industry and commerce and the trade unions. A statement made by…
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Mar- 2018 -

12 March

Events

Lewis Catchpole

Justine Cullen launches new luxury fine jewellery collection ‘Midnight’

British-based jewellery designer, Justine Cullen has launched a new luxury fine jewellery collection at a private reception at the Hoxton Hotel in celebration of London Fashion Week. The new collection called ‘Midnight’ was modelled by actress Nancy Sorrell, famous for brands such as Anne Summers, Next and TV series including…
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Feb- 2018 -

9 February

Q&A Sessions

Lewis Catchpole

Nuclear physicist turned jeweller

Guenther Wurmbauer, 36, originally from Austria, spent five years studying at university before becoming a nuclear physicist. When his job took him to the west of Scotland in 2010, his wife Jareeya struggled to find work and so decided to sell jewellery online. Sourcing products in the Far East, the…
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Dec- 2017 -

22 December

Features

Lewis Catchpole

Voice on the High Street – Annie Haak

NAME: Annie Haak Designs LOCATION: Petersfield, Hampshire YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2009 NUMBER OF STAFF: 16-20 WEBSITE: www.anniehaakdesigns.co.uk When was Annie Haak founded? Annie Haak was founded in 2009 when Annie’s husband Johnny was involved in a motorcycling accident on the tropical island of Bali. Annie flew out to Bali to…
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Oct- 2017 -

24 October

E-Commerce

Shekina Tuahene

Shares in Etsy fall following launch of Amazon Handmade Gift Shop

Shares in Etsy fell by 4% on Monday after Amazon’s handcrafted product section ‘Handmade Gift Shop’ expanded its offering. The Handmade section first launched in 2015, featuring thousands of handmade products including jewellery, clothing and home items, but yesterday the service expanded its offerings in time for the festive period…
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12 October

Designers

Shekina Tuahene

Daisy London launches Chakra Sparkle range

Jewellery brand Daisy London has introduced the newest addition to its Chakra range, the Chakra Sparkle. Continuing with its ethos of fusing contemporary jewellery design with deeper spiritual ideology, Daisy London’s latest drop features all seven chakras symbols in a dainty chain-style bracelet and necklace. Handcrafted in either 18-carat gold…
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12 October

Designers

Shekina Tuahene

Buckley London unveils 2017 Poppy collection

British fashion jewellery brand and designer of The Poppy Collection, Buckley London, has launched new poppy brooch designs in partnership with The Royal British Legion. The collection features classic poppy brooch designs as well as poppy-themed jewellery, each with a “poignant” message. The set piece is plated in a polished…
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Sep- 2017 -

26 September

Designers

Shekina Tuahene

Brixton jewellery designer named finalist for Black British Business Awards

Brixton-based jeweller Lenique Louis has been named as one of the finalists at this year’s Black British Business Awards. Louis was named in the Consumer and Luxury Rising Star category alongside interior designer Chrissa Amuah and restaurateurs Emeka and Ifeyinwa Frederick. Louis launched her business in 2010 and specialises in…
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Aug- 2017 -

31 August

Designers

Shekina Tuahene

Fair Luxury unveils designers for debut exhibition

Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX) has announced the jewellery and silverware designers chosen to exhibit as part of its first ever Fair Luxury Presents showcase at the Goldsmiths’ Centre. The exhibition will demonstrate a new view of what it means to offer ‘Fair Luxury’ in a contemporary marketplace,…
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16 August

Designers

Shekina Tuahene

Aurum to showcase Asterias collection at IJL

Icelandic jeweller Aurum is set to showcase its new Asterias collection at the upcoming International Jewellery London (IJL) event. Designer Guðbjörg’s Kristín Ingvarsdóttir’s designs are inspired by Icelandic nature, and characterised by movement, finesse and balance. Each piece is handcrafted in pure sterling silver at the company‘s workshop in Reykjavík,…
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