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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Aug- 2024 -20 AugustRetailers
Missoma opens first Leeds store
Missoma has opened its first store outside of London in Redical’s Victoria Leeds. The British jewellery brand, which opened its latest store on Friday 16 August, is Missoma’s second-ever permanent store, following the opening of the Covent Garden store in November 2023. Located in Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade with a…
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15 AugustRetailers
Ernst Jones launches new Leonardo Da Vinci Cut collection
Ernst Jones has announced the launch of its exclusive collection of traceable diamonds – the Leonardo Da Vinci Cut. The new collection is inspired by Leonardo da Vinci’s work on the ‘Golden Ratio’, also known as the divine proportion. It is a mathematical equation (a/b=1.618), commonly found in nature and…
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Jun- 2024 -13 JuneRetailers
Missoma to open first store outside London
Demi-fine jewellery brand Missoma has announced that it is set to open a new store in Leeds, its first outside London. The 2,250 sq ft store in Victoria Leeds’ will become Missoma’s second ever permanent store. The boutique store will showcase Missoma’s collection of pieces in gold and silver, forever…
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May- 2024 -31 MayDesigners
Tabayer to launch Oera Unity ring
Tabayer has announced the launch of the Oera Unity ring to celebrate pride month. The ring is designed in Tabayer’s signature motif, featuring a sculptural band encircling the finger. Each ring is available in both yellow and white 18k fairmined gold and is handcrafted and adorned with a variety of…
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23 MayDesigners
Saint Davis to launch first collection
New brand Saint Davis has announced that it will launch its inaugural collection on 26 May. The debut collection is titled “Floral Home” takes inspiration from the natural world. It comprises seven unisex designs including rings, pendants, and earrings with pieces ranging from £175 – £1,050. The collection celebrates flowers…
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20 MayDesigners
Loveness Lee launches debut engagement ring collection
Loveness Lee has announced the launch of its six-piece engagement ring collection, marking its debut in the engagement category. The Loveness Lee Engagement Ring Collection is available with baguette, pear, oval and brilliant cut diamonds paired with sapphires and emeralds. The stones are set in solid 18ct recycled yellow or…
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15 MayDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Summer 2024 collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of its new Summer 2024 collection. The new Summer 2024 collection is a “clear representation of a continuous pursuit of light, shape, and colour” offering four different collections: Riviera, Mini Shine, Marina Link and Summer Earrings. Riviera is inspired by the search for a…
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10 MayDesigners
Richemont acquires Italian brand Vhernier
Richemont has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Vhernier, the distinctive Italian jewellery Maison, in a private transaction. Founded in Valenza, Italy in 1984 and headquartered in Milan, Vhernier was acquired by the Traglio family in 2001. Vhernier is renowned for the “modern” aesthetic of…
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9 MayRetailers
Watches of Switzerland acquires Roberto Coin
Watches of Switzerland Group has signed and completed the acquisition of the entire share capital of Roberto Coin Inc. for a total cash consideration of $130m (£104.2m). Roberto Coin S.p.A., founded in the Italian city of Vicenza, designs and manufactures delicately handcrafted jewellery with a unique ruby signature under the…
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3 MayRetailers
Oushaba expands its Connection Salvaged range
Oushaba has expanded its Connection Salvaged collection with the launch of nine new pieces. Connection Salvaged, the debut collection from Oushaba, explored the relationship between the “technology that connects us and the precious resources discarded as a result”. Each of the nine new pieces see recycled e-waste reimagined as wearable…
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