Manufacturers
Manufacturers are the backbone of the UK jewellery trade, transforming raw materials into finished pieces that drive the retail and wholesale markets. For jewellers, suppliers, and designers, understanding the manufacturing landscape is key to sourcing quality products and staying ahead of trends in production techniques and materials. Jewellery Focus delivers specialist coverage on manufacturers, including business updates, innovations in technology and craftsmanship, supply chain developments, and insights into sustainability and ethical practices shaping the sector.
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Jul- 2025 -21 JulyDesigners
WJ Shaw Jewellers to launch Yorkshire Rose collection on Yorkshire Day
Independent family business WJ Shaw Jewellers will unveil its first official jewellery collection on 1 August to coincide with Yorkshire Day. The Yorkshire Rose collection is based on one of the earliest designs created by founders William and Julia Shaw, who began their jewellery-making business in Barnsley in 1988. The…
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Mar- 2025 -19 MarchFeatures
Poppy Elder on trends shaping the bespoke engagement market
Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…
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Jan- 2025 -10 JanuaryNews
Diamond market remains stable but cautious in 2025
The diamond market was stable in December, with holiday sales matching the industry’s modest expectations, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. However, the diamond trade entered 2025 with caution due to the sluggish consumer demand in the US and competition from the synthetics market. Rapaport reduced prices on the Rapaport…
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7 JanuaryRetailers
Tom Wood to launch Snakeskin Rings for Lunar New Year
Tom Wood has announced it will launch its new Snakeskin Rings on 13 January 2025 in celebration of the Chinese Zodiac’s Lunar New Year. Expertly crafted in three of the brand’s signature shapes – Cushion, Kay and Oval – the Snakeskin rings showcases a “unique” variation of the jasper stone,…
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Dec- 2024 -4 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints new vice chair
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Mehdi Saadian, director of the GIA London campus, as the new vice chair of the NAJ. Saadian is an active member of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and the Academy of Experts. He has played a significant role…
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Oct- 2024 -10 OctoberManufacturers
Diamond prices decline in September
Diamond prices dropped in September as the market continued to suffer from an oversupply, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. As a result, Indian manufacturers reduced rough-buying and polished production to rebalance supply and demand. This adjustment also led to a decline in polished inventories, but will take a few…
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Aug- 2024 -9 AugustNews
Diamond prices plummet in July
Diamond prices dropped sharply in July amid slow retail sales and an oversupply in India, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The seasonal summer slowdown also had a negative effect on sales. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, slid…
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May- 2024 -30 MayRetailers
Lebrusan Studio launches its Ethical Jewellery Movement Manifesto
Ethical jewellery studio Lebrusan Studio has published its Ethical Jewellery Movement Manifesto. Complete with its own website, the manifesto presents a detailed vision of a future jewellery industry that is “fairer, safer, more sustainable and centred more heavily on reparations”. It calls upon artists, designers, manufacturers, traders, retailers, journalists, workers,…
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1 MayRetailers
Under Her Eyes debuts first jewellery range
New British brand Under Her Eyes has announced the launch of its first jewellery range. The new launch features three collections, namely The Daryl, The Astrid and The Cressida. The Daryl collection is inspired by the sharp heart shaped edges of antique jewellery boxes and the concept of “hard love”,…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchTrade Organisations
GSI launches B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform
Gemological Science International (GSI) has launched a new B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform. The platform is crafted to aid jewellery manufacturers in efficiently sourcing goods for their GSI certified jewellery programmes, providing a “vital resource” for seamless transactions within the industry. The GSI Stock Exchange offers both natural and lab-grown…
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