Necklace
Necklaces remain a core product category in the jewellery trade, combining timeless appeal with opportunities for innovation in design and materials. For UK jewellers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, understanding trends in necklace styles, gemstone usage, and consumer preferences is key to driving sales and staying competitive. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on necklaces, including product launches, market insights, supply chain developments, and retail strategies to support professionals across the sector.
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Jun- 2015 -15 JuneAnalysis
Do auctions reflect trends, or do they set them?
Auctions certainly re-invent trends, resurrecting past styles to the forefront of current taste, with a new inventive take on the past. Collectors have been fascinated with great auction sales since the disposal of the great art collection of Charles I by the Parliamentarians. The 18th Century saw a wave of…
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May- 2015 -13 MayAuctions
World record jewellery auction for Sotheby’s
Sothebyโs has set a new world record total for a jewellery auction – breaking six other world auction records in the process.ย The โMagnificent Jewels and Noble Jewelsโ auction, which was held on Tuesday May 12 in Geneva, achieved a total of 149,851,375 Swiss Francs (ยฃ102.9m) – the world record…
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Apr- 2015 -16 AprilE-Commerce
Gemporia unveils exclusive collection in House of Fraser
Online retailer Gemporia is launching its first high street product with retail stalwartย House of Fraser. The previously online-only jewellery brand will be available in 20 stores from next week as part of a first-phase roll-out into House of Fraser. Gemporia will eventually be housed in 42 stores, including the flagship…
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Mar- 2015 -20 MarchUncategorized
SOLAR ECLIPSE: Jewellery inspired by the moon
The country was bathed in darkness today as the first solar eclipse for over a decade took place over Europe. Parts of the country were subjected to an eerie darkness after the moon crossed in front of the sun, blocking out much of its light. In Scotland the ‘cover-over’ effect…
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Feb- 2015 -11 FebruaryDesigners
I Love a Lassie reports triple sales
Jewellery brand I love a Lassie has reported a strong start to the year due to โloyalโ stockists and a strong showing at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham (J&WB).ย Sales for the company have grown threefold compared to the same time last year, with the business attributing this to 12 new…
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2 FebruaryProduct Launches
Trollbeads reveals new Motherโs Day pieces at J&WB
Trollbeads has revealed the introduction of three new Motherโs Day pieces, set for launch on Friday February 20.ย The pieces, which were exclusively revealed at Jewellery and Watch Birmingham, include the Motherโs Rose bead designed by Nozomi ย Kaji, a unique bead depicting beautiful pink roses captured within glass. Kristian Krydsfeldtโs…
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Nov- 2014 -27 NovemberDesigners
Domino reports surge of interest in Rosabella Collection
Domino Jewellery has reported a โsignificant surge of interestโ in its new range of diamond jewellery, Rosabella.ย The firm has seen particularly strong sales of the collection in recent months across Europe, with sales up 60% compared with the same period last year. Rosabella, which was designed by Dominoโs in-house…
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6 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Eighties jewellery prices โsoaringโ, says Bonhams
Eighties jewellery such as giant hoop and drop earrings, torque bangles and sprung-collar necklaces are back in vogue with prices soaring, according to auction house Bonhams.ย According to Bonhams collectors and investors are reappraising key designers as bold, colourful and outgoing jewellery is becoming increasingly popular in the auction rooms.…
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Sep- 2014 -30 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
โDownton Abbey effectโ boosts interest in art deco jewellery
Art deco jewellery has seen increased interest due to the influence of period films and TV shows like Downton Abbey, according to Bonhams.ย The auction house said the stars of the show have become vintage style icons with customers trying to emulate the style of the characters. Bonhamโs, which claims…
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Aug- 2014 -6 AugustCelebrities
INFOGRAPHIC: What economic crisis? Jewellery for those who donโt feel the pinch
This is the jewellery that the vast majority of us will only ever admire from a distance. Owned by the rich, the famous and the royal, they are some of the most beautiful pieces ever made, and the subject of an infographic that is fascinating and envy-inducing in equal measure.…
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