Packaging
Packaging plays a vital role in the UK jewellery trade, serving as both a practical necessity and a powerful branding tool that enhances the customer experience. From sustainable materials and innovative designs to luxury presentation solutions, packaging trends reflect shifting consumer expectations and environmental concerns. Jewellery Focus covers the latest developments in jewellery packaging, including supplier innovations, market insights, and strategies for retailers, designers, and manufacturers to elevate their brand image and meet operational needs.
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Jul- 2021 -5 JulyFeatures
Making jewellery on a narrowboat
Trained in horticulture, Rich MacKenzie always envisioned a passion-led lifestyle. Having bought a narrowboat called ‘Bluebell’ in 2017, when the pandemic hit, he and his family made the “best decision” when they decided to live on the boat full-time. Alongside his wife, Jackie, two children, Robbie and Fleur and pets,…
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1 JulyNews
Industry gears up for Vicenzaoro’s September trade show
The gold-jewellery market is confidently looking at the coming edition of VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international jewellery show organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Live at last, from 10 to 14 September 2021, in Italy, at Vicenza, together with T.Gold, the show for machinery…
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May- 2021 -6 MayProduct Launches
Ark Jewellery launches new bridalwear collection
Kristina Smith’s Ark Jewellery has announced the launch of three new collections of bridal jewellery. Available in 14k and 18k gold with either 41cm or 46cm chains, the starburst collection is made from yellow gold and features large and small domed pendants, as well as earrings. The rose flower pieces…
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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilProduct Launches
Amore launches ‘Loving Life’ collection
Amore has announced the launch of a new 20-piece collection, “Loving Life”, which is available in prices ranging from £195 – £350. The 18 carat gold collection features signature designs on gold earrings and necklaces enhanced with diamonds. The new jewellery line also comes with the distinctive Amore heart logo…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryDesigners
Matilde Jewellery launches new ring for charity
Matilde Jewellery has announced the launch of its new Deusa ring, which will see 10% of proceeds go to the charity Plan International, in association with International Women’s Day. Designed exclusively for International Women’s Day 2021, the “beautiful and symbolic” recycled 14k gold and lab-grown diamond ring is “here to…
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Dec- 2020 -24 DecemberCelebrities
Matilde Mourinho launches eponymous jewellery brand
Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix, daughter of legendary football manager José Mourinho, has launched a new sustainable jewellery brand. Named ‘Matilde’, the brand has been made to “inspire change” in an industry known for its “devastating impact” on the environment and communities around the world. ‘Matilde’ uses recycled gold and lab-grown…
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Oct- 2020 -1 OctoberFeatures
The new ‘conscious consumer’ and how brands can impress them
Locking down the world for months was bound to leave a lasting legacy on society. One of the most positive outcomes is the increased awareness of our impact on the environment. Carbon emissions fell drastically, the water in Venice ran clear and wild animals began to roam in locked-down cities[1].…
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Sep- 2020 -8 SeptemberManufacturers
Hatton and Spencer launches travel case range
Jewellery packaging supplier Hatton and Spencer has introduced a new range of jewellery travel cases that are tailored to UK jewellers. The Keepsafe range is one of the first travel case collections to be offered by a UK packaging provider, according to the group. The collection features a variety of…
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8 SeptemberManufacturers
Swatch brings back iconic design with bio-sourced materials
Swatch has launched the ”1983 collection”, a new series of timepieces made with natural materials. This marks the first time a watch manufacturer has been successful in replacing conventional materials with bio-sourced materials in a series production environment. The two newly introduced bio-sourced materials are extracted from the seeds of…
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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustFeatures
The enjoyment of in-store shopping is a culture we must not forget
Before the pandemic hit, we were already inching closer to the death of the High Street. But with lockdown restrictions and now, new COVID containment measures in place, its demise seems that much more daunting. “Consumer sentiments have well and truly changed,” warns Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta…
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