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 -22 SeptemberDesigners
Yoko London relocates Selfridges boutique to ground floor hall
Luxury pearl jeweller Yoko London has moved its Selfridges boutique from the lower ground level to the store’s ground floor accessories hall. The new location places the brand among fashion houses including Prada and Dior. Yoko London said the move would strengthen its presence in the London retail market and…
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18 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
BoE holds interest rates at 4%
The Bank of England (BoE) has voted to hold interest rates steady at 4% amid concerns around the recent rise in inflation. At a meeting this week, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted by a majority of 7–2 to maintain the rate, as two members voted to reduce it by…
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16 SeptemberRetailers
Pomellato expands Iconica collection with new designs
Pomellato’s Iconica collection is set to release a new addition of refined rose gold pieces adorned with diamonds this September. The new designs also include an “innovative” lariat necklace featuring the maison’s irregular diamond setting. The line also grows with Iconica Links in yellow gold, which the brand describes as…
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10 SeptemberRetailers
Robinson Pelham unveils new pommels to celebrate 10 years of Identity
London jeweller Robinson Pelham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Identity collection, a chain-link design that has been part of its range since 2015, with the launch of three new connector designs known as pommels. One features a 1.50ct pear-shaped diamond, another combines pink sapphire and diamond pavé in…
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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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