Wholesale
Wholesale is the backbone of the UK jewellery supply chain, connecting manufacturers, distributors, and retailers with the products and materials they need to meet market demand. From precious metals and gemstones to finished collections and display solutions, wholesale operations shape the success of both independent jewellers and major retail chains.
Jewellery Focus covers the wholesale sector in depth, reporting on supplier innovations, market trends, pricing developments, and logistical challenges affecting the trade. We provide insights for retailers seeking reliable partners, as well as for wholesalers looking to adapt to shifting consumer behaviours, sustainability demands, and regulatory changes.
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Sep- 2014 -15 SeptemberEvents
Carat wins five new shop-in-shop partners at IJL
Carat exhibited three new collections at International Jewellery London in Olympia last week and has reported a “fantastic response”. In a statement, the firm said: “The collections have a modern twist of Fashion/ Fine and are beautifully crafted with CARAT*s trademark gemstones.” Collections are scheduled to launch just in time the…
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Jul- 2014 -16 JulyNews
Dinny Hall celebrates wholesale and retail expansion
British jewellery brand Dinny Hall has announced further expansion of its wholesale business through Goldsmiths Jewellers. Goldsmiths is now retailing the brand’s sterling silver jewellery collections at 16 key locations throughout the UK, with the range consisting of pieces from the Almaz, Lotus and Toro ranges as well as a…
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7 JulyTaking Stock
Mancini
Silverfashion.com is a wholesale silver jewellery website. Its range comprises the finest quality silver jewellery manufactured in its Bangkok factory. With over 25 years’ experience in diamond jewellery manufacturing, Silverfashion.com has expanded these skills to the silver market bringing its finest jewellery to the UK. It supplies some of the…
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Jun- 2014 -23 JuneManufacturers
Azendi to debut wholesale collection at IJL
Jewellery brand Azendi has announced it will be showcasing its debut wholesale collection at International Jewellery London (IJL) from 31st August until 2nd September. Currently stocked in 40 House of Fraser stores and independent department stores, Azendi’s wholesale arm has been trading for three years. The brand is now looking…
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3 JuneEditor's Blog
It’s only fair that card fees are knocked on the head
The news that we’re using less physical cash in the UK than at any other time in history means there has been a consumer behaviour revolution. The public has, on a wholesale basis, abandoned of cash in favour of the trusty chip ‘n’ pin. But somehow, the flexibility doesn’t seem…
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Apr- 2014 -8 AprilTaking Stock
Silver Fashion UK.com
www.silverfashionuk.com is a wholesale silver jewellery website new to the UK giving independent retailers more control over the stock they hold. The website offers diamond quality products manufactured in silver and cubic zirconia and is so confident with its products that it offers a full 14 day money back guarantee.…
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Mar- 2014 -5 MarchAppointments
New UK country manager for Ti Sento and Mi Moneda
The parent company of Ti Sento Milano and distributor of Mi Moneda in the UK, IBB Amsterdam, has announced the appointment of Nigel Ling as its new UK country manager. News of the appointment comes ahead of the departure of his predecessor Judith Lockwood, who leaves the company on March…
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryEvents
CARAT* hails record number of customers at Spring Fair
Wholesale jewellery brand CARAT* says it expects its growth this year to surpass that of 2013, thanks to a strong order book and a successful exhibition and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The firm said it had welcomed “record numbers new and existing customers” onto its stand during the five-day event,…
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Nov- 2013 -25 NovemberRetailers
Laing the Jewellers undergoes rebrand
Laing the Jewellers, owners of Laing Edinburgh, Parkhouse Hampshire and Parkhouse Cardiff, has undergone a wholesale rebrand. The new design includes modern lifestyle imagery, “a blend of fresh yet classic colours and a re-styled logo designed specifically to reflect its luxury position, heritage and personality”. Co-ordinated by creative agency Wolffe,…
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Jul- 2013 -11 JulyManufacturers
Charities to benefit from new jewellery merchandise designed by students
East London second year jewellery and silversmithing undergraduates were last week put through their paces as part of a groundbreaking project to generate new commercial income for the UK’s charities. Their design efforts were presented at a final judging session spearheaded by Shaun Leane, founder of jewellery masters the House…
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