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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Aug- 2019 -20 AugustManufacturer Files
Manufacturer Files: Bailey of Sheffield
Scott Bailey, founder of jewellery manufacturer Bailey of Sheffield, explains how the journey of the business all started with “£25,000 raised on Kickstarter in April 2016”. He says it “wasn’t really about the cash” at the time, but about “making a name for ourselves” on the internet and all around…
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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyProduct Launches
Spencer Matthews launches new Eden Rocks diamond jewellery business
TV celebrity Spencer Matthews has officially launched a bespoke luxury diamond jewellery business Eden Rocks. The former Made in Chelsea personality turned businessman was inspired to start Eden Rocks when working with jeweller Neil Duttson on the engagement ring for his now-wife, TV presenter Vogue Williams. Spencer was “so impressed”…
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Nov- 2018 -22 NovemberFeatures
The importance of packaging
In addition to the packaging adding status and value to a product it is essential to ensure that it is fit for purpose and also that it complies with EU legislation. One of the most frequent causes of tarnishing is a component of the packaging such as sulphur rich glue.…
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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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Oct- 2018 -30 OctoberFeatures
Shopfitting and window displays
These days independents are having to fight harder than ever to win that all-important footfall. Jewellery and fashion megabrands – with their millions-pounds design budgets – have changed the way consumers expect retail stores to look. Gone are the days of cluttered shop fronts and overstocking: megabrands such as Pandora…
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29 OctoberRetailers
Autumn Budget 2018: Business rates cut for SMEs and new digital services tax
Chancellor Philip Hammond has confirmed plans to give smaller retailers a 33% cut to business rates and introduced a new digital services tax for companies with at least £500m in global revenue. The reduction in rates will take place over the next two years and is expected to save businesses…
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16 OctoberFeatures
Design Walkthrough – Anaïs Paris
Following a soft launch to the jewellery trade at this year’s Jewellery & Watch Show in Birmingham, HD Group will announce the release of its third, and possibly final, brand later this year. The brand, Anaïs Paris, is inspired by the ‘floating locket’ concept which according to Adryan Cresswell, head…
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Jun- 2018 -21 JuneProduct Launches
Savage & Rose launches one-of-a-kind collection for exclusive retail partner
London-based jewellery brand Savage & Rose has created a special collection of nine one-off designs, which it will be offering to one retailer on an exclusive basis. The nine-piece collection, comprising of diamond and 18ct gold designs from its Ornate range, features cuffs, rings and earrings that perfectly embody Savage…
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Nov- 2017 -20 NovemberCrime
Crime specialist warns retailers of ‘dark side of Black Friday’
British retailers have been told to be wary of the “dark side of Black Friday”, as the authorities ramp up efforts to bring counterfeiters to justice. Serious and corporate crime defence specialists Rahman Ravelli, has warned traders that they could be the biggest victims of the growing counterfeiting problem over…
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20 NovemberDesigners
VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show hails ‘successful’ debut
The organisers of the VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show has reported a successful inaugural event. The show concept was created to “link all corners of the global jewellery industry chain in Dubai” and to underline the emirate’s “commercial standing and strategic status” in the global market chain. Organised by DV…
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