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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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustDesigners
Rotary announces debut of Oxford collection
Rotary has unveiled its new Oxford collection, inspired by the history and tradition of the oldest college and the architecture of the city. The aesthetics of the Oxford range embodies Rotary’s DNA with “classic, timeless looks that never date”. It has an easy-to-read dial, with the gents offering coming with…
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15 AugustDesigners
Raymond Weil creates first in-house movement
Raymond Weil has developed its own in-house movement for the first time, produced in partnership with manufacturer Sellita to create the freelancer Calibre RW1212. This exclusive movement was developed and designed by the R&D department of the Geneva watch company and produced by the movement manufacturer based in Le Crêt-du-Locle.…
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4 AugustDesigners
Raymond Weil teams up with Repetto Paris for new watch strap releases
In partnership with French firm, Repetto, Raymond Weil has created a variation on the shine range of watches, inspired by the world of ballet. The shine Etoile watch comes with two interchangeable straps crafted in Repetto leather which are available in blush pink – reminiscent of ballet shoes, and Crystal…
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Jul- 2017 -27 JulyCelebrities
Omologato presents timepiece in honour of F1’s James Hunt
Watch brand Omologato will launch the limited edition Official James Hunt Chronograph as part of what would have been the world champion’s 70th birthday (29 August).There are only 750 timepieces created in each design the range all dedicated to telling the story of the British Formula 1 racer. A special…
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18 JulyEvents
Hatton Garden to host two-day summer festival open to public
Summer 2017 sees the Hatton Garden BID host a public event celebrating all things bridal on July 21. The Hatton Garden Festival will consists of two days packed with entertainment, competitions, talks, workshops and the big ‘Diamond Hunt’ – perfect for those who are thinking of popping the big question or…
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7 JulyDesigners
Elliot Brown launches first ladies watch collection
Watch brand Elliot Brown has released its first ever collection of ladies watches. The Kimmeridge line, named after a surf spot close to where Elliot Brown is based in Dorset’s Jurassic coast, was born out of a demand for the British brand to create a women’s collection. The line comes…
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Jun- 2017 -27 JuneDesigners
Darlena launches Puccini watch strap collection
Watch strap specialist Darlena has released new designs with the Puccini range. The third-generation, family business has updated its collection of Italian leather straps with the new inclusions. The range features leather straps from non-endangered species including crocodile, alligator ostrich and lizard. The collection is sold to retailers as a…
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20 JuneAuctions
Infamous Bonnie and Clyde ring to be auctioned
A ring once belonging to infamous bank robbers Bonnie and Clyde will be put up for sale as part of a Gangsters, Outlaws and Lawmen auction. The three headed snake ring features green and red jewels and was made by Clyde Barrow while he was imprisoned in Texas. It showcases…
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Jan- 2017 -17 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Burlington Arcade up for sale
Burlington Arcade – the luxury shopping gallery in London that is home to 19 jewellers – has been put on the market for a sum believed to be around £400m. Thor Equities and Meyer Bergman, co-owners of the arcade, have announced plans to sell the renowned global luxury retail destination,…
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Nov- 2016 -10 NovemberCrime
CCTV images released following Suffolk jewellers theft
Police have released CCTV images of two people wanted in connection with a raid at a jewellers in Southwold, Suffolk, in September. Officers were called on Friday 30 September to reports of a theft at The Amber Shop in the town’s Market Place, with the thieves believed to have stolen…
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