Jewellery Focus June 2019 | Page 5

CONTENTS Regulars 5 Instagram Picks Every month we highlight a jeweller’s Instagram feed to see what they have been posting about. This time we take a look at Monica Vinader 8 New Releases We showcase some of the latest collections to be released from some of the industry’s top brands and designers 16 New Openings Celebrating jewellers opening new stores across the country, we take a look at Diamond Heaven’s new store in Cardiff city centre 17 From the Bench Dauvit Alexander gives us an in-depth breakdown of one of his latest pieces straight from the bench 26 E-commerce Handbook Each month we hear how jewellers can improve their e-commerce experience for their customers. This issue Emma Lauchlan explains how a locally optimised digital strategy can save high street retailers 41 Manufacturer Files Shining a light on the supply side of the trade, we sit down with jewellery manufacturer and wholesaler DBC London Features 22 Making finance engaging How jewellers can help their customers approach payments in a manageable, structured and ethical way 30 Marketing yourself online Charlotte Ross on how jewellers can use SEO to effectively market themselves online 37 The changing face of jewellery retail Rebecca Share on how the explosion of TV shopping channels and online retailers have encouraged people to broaden their horizons when it comes to jewellery tastes Instagrammer of the month Monica Vinader | A #British brand crafting everyday fine #jewellery. | F#Personalise your pieces using our complimentary #engraving service | www.monicavinader.com/shop JUNE 2019 | WWW.JEWELLERYFOCUS.CO.UK 5