Setting
Settings are a critical element of jewellery design, influencing both aesthetics and functionality. For UK jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, mastering setting techniques and understanding emerging trends is key to creating pieces that resonate with consumers. Jewellery Focus explores the world of jewellery settings, from traditional methods to innovations in CAD and 3D printing, as well as insights into consumer preferences and production challenges. Our coverage helps trade professionals stay ahead in design and craftsmanship.
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Sep- 2025 -4 SeptemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb opens flagship jewellery showroom in Manchester
Mappin and Webb has opened its largest showroom to date in Manchester, as part of a wider investment by parent company the Watches of Switzerland Group. The store is located in a Grade II listed building in St Ann’s Square, within a conservation area that was once the city’s jewellery…
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Aug- 2025 -8 AugustRetailers
Lily Arkwright unveils new flagship store in Marylebone Square
Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first-ever London flagship store, located in the Marylebone Square development. Opening this month, the Marylebone flagship will showcase Lily Arkwright’s full range of engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery, alongside a London-exclusive collection designed especially for the store. Customers will also…
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7 AugustNews
BoE cuts interest rates to 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates to 4%, down from the previous rate of 4.25%, marking the fifth rate cut since last year’s peak of 5.25%. At its meeting today (7 August), the bank’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 5 to 4 to…
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Jul- 2025 -10 JulyRetailers
Mikimoto unveils Les Pétales high jewellery collection
Mikimoto has launched its new Les Pétales high jewellery collection, drawing inspiration from rose petals “caught in the wind”. The collection aims to capture the “fleeting beauty” of nature through pearls and gemstones. Each piece reflects the “gentle” motion of petals gliding across a breeze, with shimmering stones such as…
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7 JulyManufacturers
De Beers unveils Essence of Nature: Chapter 2 collection
De Beers has unveiled Chapter 2 of its Essence of Nature high jewellery collection at Paris Haute Couture Week, presenting 25 of 42 total creations inspired by trees native to the countries where its diamonds are sourced. Chapter 2 introduces four sets, each inspired by a tree emblematic of one…
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3 JulyFeatures
Your jewellery store has UX, CX, SEO — but no trust infrastructure
Despite widespread digital investment, jewellery retailers still find online conversion rates stubborn —particularly for high-value items. The prevailing explanations tend to focus on pricing sensitivity, technical friction, or suboptimal marketing. But the most significant barrier is rarely discussed directly: a lack of trust infrastructure. In a traditional retail setting, trust…
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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneRetailers
Jewells to open seven new stores across UK
Brett Blundy-backed premium jewellery brand Jewells is opening seven stores across the United Kingdom amid plans to expand under the Lovisa group. Jewells has selected locations in major shopping centres including Westfield London; Bluewater, Kent; Lakeside, Essex; Churchill Square, Brighton; The Oracle, Reading; Eldon Square, Newcastle and Westquay, Southampton. Each…
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6 JuneRetailers
Shaun Leane relocates Selfridges concession
Shaun Leane has announced that its flagship concession in Selfridges London has relocated to the Wonder Room. Originally located in the Designer Jewellery Room, the brand will now be housed in the 19,000-square-foot neo-classical hall which has drawn inspiration from the concept of the Wünderkammer. As a result, Shaun Leane…
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May- 2025 -19 MayRetailers
David M Robinson celebrates 20-year partnership with NML
Luxury jewellery brand David M Robinson (DMR) celebrated its 20 year partnership with National Museums Liverpool, (NML), by hosting an exclusive event for NML patrons and corporate partners in the setting of its flagship showroom in Liverpool. This event marked the beginning of a series of events hosted by NML…
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7 MayRetailers
Jewells to open at Eldon Square and Lakeside
Jewellery brand Jewells has announced that it is set to open two new stores in Lakeside, Essex and Eldon Square, Newcastle. The 1,000 sq ft store in Lakeside shopping centre, which opens on Friday 30 May, is one of seven UK Jewells locations launching on the same day as part…
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