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. 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 as well as for wholesalers looking to adapt to shifting consumer behaviours, sustainability demands, and regulatory changes.
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberRetailers
Auree to debut on Liberty’s online shop
Jewellery brand Auree will debut a selection of pieces from various collections on department store Liberty’s online shop. A curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings priced from £30. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion for Auree, who set…
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Oct- 2021 -11 OctoberProduct Launches
Natalie Perry Jewellery releases Entwined bridal collection
Independent designer, Natalie Perry, has released her first bridal collection called ‘Entwined’ which is composed of eight pieces. The eight piece collection comprises engagement rings and unisex wedding bands made from 100% recycled gold, set with responsibly-sourced rose cut diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds. The designs are a “unique take…
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Sep- 2021 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Sif Jakobs Jewellery director to step down
Sif Jakobs Jewellery has announced that Mark Riddle, the director for UK and Ireland, will leave the company on 30 September 2021. After three-years at the helm, Riddle said that during his time at the group, despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, wholesale sales trebled since 2018. With over…
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Aug- 2021 -17 AugustEconomy
Unemployment falls to 4.7% as job vacancies hit record high
UK unemployment fell to 4.7% for the quarter to 30 June 2021, a drop of 0.2% when compared to the previous three month period. According to the ONS, this was coupled by a 0.3% rise in the UK employment rate to 75.1% in the same period, closing the gap with…
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Jul- 2021 -28 JulyEvents
NAJ names Continental UK as headline sponsor
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has named fine jewellery supplier Continental UK as its NAJ Summit headline sponsor. Based in Hong Kong, Continental has operated within the UK market for over 45 years through a customer service team in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire. The group is known for its 9k illustration…
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16 JulyRetailers
SVP Jewellery expands presence in Ireland with new partnership
SVP Jewellery has announced a new partnership with Erin Agencies which will see it expand the company’s presence in the north and south of Ireland. The jeweller will be rebranded to Sarah Verity for the Irish market, to avoid confusion with the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. The brand…
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Jun- 2021 -3 JuneRetailers
Joor launches The Accessory Collective
Joor, a digital wholesale platform, has launched The Accessory Collective which features fine/demi-fine jewellery and modern jewellery. The collective will be the third event created on the Joor Passport platform which centralises the trade show experience by creating a one-stop-shop for users who can upload data, visit the website, download…
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May- 2021 -7 MayTrade Organisations
RJC reveals board member election results
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has named a raft of new appointments to its board and committees at the organisation’s recent annual general meeting (AGM). Each elected director has been appointed to represent a respective forum in the jewellery and watch supply chain. David Bouffard, of Signet Jewelers, and Peter…
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4 MayManufacturers
Nusa expands into UK wholesale market
Nusa, a Balinese-inspired jewellery brand, has announced its expansion into the UK wholesale market. The firm has also revealed that it is on the search for retailers to partner with as stockists for its handcrafted silver jewellery collections. To entice potential collaborators, the brand said that it is available with…
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Apr- 2021 -20 AprilAppointments
Gembridge appoints Chinese ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Chen Shen, a specialist in Colombian emeralds and a board member of the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) to expand its business in China. Shen will join a network of Gembridge industry ambassadors in the United States, Europe, South America, the Middle East and…
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