Leather
Leather remains a popular material in the jewellery industry, prized for its versatility in bracelets, necklaces, and mixed-media designs. For UK jewellers and designers, leather pieces appeal to a wide demographic, from luxury buyers seeking artisanal craftsmanship to younger consumers favouring casual, contemporary styles. Suppliers and manufacturers play a key role in ensuring consistent quality and sourcing sustainable, ethically produced leather to meet evolving consumer expectations.
Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of the leather jewellery segment, from product launches and design trends to insights on supply chain practices, sustainability issues, and market opportunities. We also report on business strategies for retailers and wholesalers looking to maximise sales of leather accessories within their collections.
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May- 2020 -5 MayDesigners
Tayroc Watches acquired by agency
British watch brand Tayroc has been acquired by independent agency Lid Project for an undisclosed amount. The agency now plans to lead the brand into an “exciting growth stage” following the acquisition. Since it was launched in 2014, the Tayroc brand has “grown significantly” through its UK e-commerce and social…
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Apr- 2020 -28 AprilAdvice
How to clean your jewellery at home
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s now more important than ever to clean your jewellery and make sure that it’s free from germs and debris. Although jewellery stores are not currently open in line with BRC advice, it’s easy enough for you to clean your own jewellery at…
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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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May- 2019 -16 MayBrand Profiles
E-commerce case study: Glen-Anthony Watches
Q1) Give me a brief description of your business We make bespoke watches, around a couple of hundred a year, and I try to make each one slightly different from the next with most of them being based around a motorsport theme – although we also make dress watches as…
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Apr- 2019 -29 AprilInternational
Rotary Watches announces new retail partner in Qatar
Rotary has announced Paris Gallery as its new retail partner in Qatar. Paris Gallery is a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East with over three million sq. ft. of shopping space and over 50 stores located in prime retail addresses spanning across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq, Qatar…
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Feb- 2019 -8 FebruaryDesigners
Timex Group to develop and distribute CT Scuderia watches
Timex Group’s Swiss Luxury Division has announced an agreement for the development and distribution of CT Scuderia watches. Designed by Italian watchmaker Enrico Margaritelli, CT Scuderia, founded in 2013, is directly inspired by 1950s Italy and the café racer lifestyle. According to the group the watches are a “union of…
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Jan- 2019 -22 JanuaryAuctions
Watch resembling Aston Martin could fetch £10,000 at auction
A Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece created through a collaboration with Aston Martin could fetch between £7,000 – £10,000 at a Fellows auction on Tuesday 29 January. The limited edition gentleman’s platinum AMVOX 1 R-Alarm wrist watch is number 67 of 150 ever created, featuring the Aston Martin brand logo engraved on the…
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Dec- 2018 -3 DecemberFeatures
Why shopfittings, lighting and window displays matter
When selling to the fashion conscientious there is do doubt that presentation is absolutely key. It can make or break a potential sale: if the jewellery looks good on the display, then it has a much higher chance of being purchased. Choosing the right shopfitting, lighting and window displays will…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberFeatures
Brand Profile – Freedom to Exist
Tell me how you started your watch brand? Around five years ago Kirsty and I met working for Habitat, and then we both joined Made.com and moved to China. I think the experience of working at successful startup made us really want to do our own thing. Since we had…
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Aug- 2018 -15 AugustSponsored
Why Richard Mille Is The Leading French Luxury Watch Brand
Loved by celebrities and designed with a groundbreaking approach, a Richard Mille watch is the ultimate status symbol. If you were to name the most luxurious watch brands in the world, Richard Mille would be very close to the top of the list. This elite watch brand is known for…
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