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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Apr- 2023 -17 AprilRetailers
Lucy Quatermaine launches new Shard Collection
British designer jewellery brand Lucy Quartermaine has launched its new sterling silver Shard collection for spring 2023. The new collection is made of silver and the design depicts “bold and graphic” shapes of a smashed glass. The range features earrings, rings, bracelets, bangles and necklaces with prices starting from £70.…
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchNews
BoE raises interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that interest rates will be raised by 0.25% to 4.25%, the highest rate in almost 15 years, following an unexpected rise in inflation last month. The move marks the 11th consecutive increase from the BoE and follows the jump in inflation to…
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13 MarchDesigners
Orelia launches Wild Meadow collection
Orelia has announced the launch of its new Wild Meadow collection just in time for Mother’s Day. The collection is inspired by a mixture of modern butterflies and reimagined floral blooms. The designers believe the designs bring a “fresh and contemporary interpretation of femininity and charm”. The collection includes a…
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7 MarchDesigners
Orelia launches Orelia and Joe menswear collection
Orelia has announced the launch of its new menswear collection for spring/summer 2023 named “Orelia and Joe”. The styles in the collection include a mixed metal spinning ring, a linear clicker hoop earring, a round box chain necklace in gold or silver, a silver rope chain necklace, a T-bar drop…
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Jan- 2023 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Allied Gold appoints new head of luxury sales
Allied Gold has announced the appointment of Carol Sinfield as its new head of luxury sales. Sinfield has spent over 25 years working in the industry in roles ranging from consumer facing retail to European wholesale working in both British manufacturing and branded jewellery. Jerry Anderson, director, said: “This is…
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Dec- 2022 -12 DecemberEconomy
UK economy returns to growth in October
The UK economy returned to growth in October following the period of national mourning after the death of the Queen, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). UK GDP is estimated to have grown by 0.5% in October 2022, following a fall of 0.6% in…
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Nov- 2022 -23 NovemberManufacturers
Ralf Barthelmeß returns to Thomas Sabo
Ralf Barthelmeß has returned to Thomas Sabo as its new senior vice president wholesale, beginning in January 2023. Barthelmeß worked for the company as head of sales for a decade between 2006 and 2016. He will re-organise sales in close cooperation with CEO Dr. Gunnar Binder and company founder Thomas…
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Sep- 2022 -23 SeptemberEconomy
Chancellor announces sweeping tax cuts in first mini-budget
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng has today (23 September) announced a ream of tax cuts alongside a £60bn energy support package as part of the new government’s first mini-budget. Setting out his aims for economic growth, Kwarteng said that he wants the economy to increase by 2.5% annually in the medium-term, through…
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16 SeptemberEvents
IEG, Vicenzaoro September: 20% more foreign visits than in 2019
Vicenzaoro September closes its 2022 edition by recovering and surpassing pre-pandemic results. The overall number of visits was up 10% compared to 2019 with an explosion of foreign attendances showing an increase of 20%. Over half of the total attendance was international (51%), rom 124 countries worldwide. To date, total…
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8 SeptemberEconomy
Energy bills to be capped at £2,500 a year from October
Prime minister Liz Truss has announced today that energy bills for typical households will be capped at £2,500 annually for their gas and electricity bills from the start of this coming October. The news comes as her first major policy announcement, and according to Sky News, the new price guarantee…
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