Antique
Antique jewellery holds enduring appeal in the UK trade, prized for its historical significance, craftsmanship, and unique designs that set it apart from modern collections. For jewellers, auction houses, and collectors, antique pieces offer opportunities to tap into a growing market driven by consumer interest in heritage, sustainability, and one-of-a-kind items. Jewellery Focus covers antique jewellery trends, market insights, notable sales, and sourcing considerations, helping trade professionals navigate this specialist sector and unlock its commercial potential.
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Jul- 2025 -29 JulyRetailers
Antique Jewellers launches free hallmark identification tool
UK-based antique ring specialist Antique Jewellers has launched Hallmark Finder, a new online tool that helps identify British jewellery hallmarks. The free-to-use Hallmark Finder allows collectors, dealers, valuers and jewellery professionals to quickly decode the small symbols stamped on antique and vintage pieces. It identifies metal purity, assay office and…
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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilRetailers
Hatton Jewels transitions to employee ownership
Hatton Jewels, specialists in rare antiques, has officially transitioned into an employee owned company. The boutique will now be independently managed by gemmologist and jewellery expert Rachel Smith. The company was originally founded by Nick Kay in 1999, This decision sets Hatton Jewels apart as one of the few boutique…
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Mar- 2025 -25 MarchAuctions
Christie’s unveils Jewels Online auction
Christie’s has announced the launch of the Jewels Online auction, open for bidding from 24 March through 2 April. The sale features a curated selection of diamonds and vibrant colored gemstones, with exceptional designs by renowned jewelry houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef and Arpels, and more.…
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberAuctions
Sotheby’s sells Marquess of Anglesey necklace for $4.8m
Sotheby’s has sold a rare and highly important 18th century diamond necklace, formerly in the collection of the Marquess of Anglesey, for $4.8m. The antique jewel boasts 500 diamonds and weighs over 300 carats of likely Golconda diamonds from the legendary Golconda mines in India. It is composed of three…
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Sep- 2024 -24 SeptemberRetailers
Hatton Jewels partners with Antiques Roadshow jewellery specialist
Hatton Jewels has announced a new partnership with Antiques Roadshow jewellery specialist Ishy Khan. ‘Ishy’s Expert Edit’ will deliver an assortment of exclusive jewellery insights and exclusive pieces through a blend of social media content and blog post entries. Audiences will be able to access content across both the Hatton…
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5 SeptemberRetailers
Lylie achieves B Corp status
British jewellery brand Lylie has achieved B Corp certification following two years of dedicated work towards the accreditation by founder and creative director Eliza Walter. By becoming B Corp certified, Lylie is reinforcing its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability. Lylie has achieved a B Impact…
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May- 2024 -1 MayRetailers
Under Her Eyes debuts first jewellery range
New British brand Under Her Eyes has announced the launch of its first jewellery range. The new launch features three collections, namely The Daryl, The Astrid and The Cressida. The Daryl collection is inspired by the sharp heart shaped edges of antique jewellery boxes and the concept of “hard love”,…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchRetailers
Hatton Jewels unveils new mens collection
Hatton Jewels has announced the launch of a new men’s collection specifically styled to formal wear. With a surge in antique tie pins, rare lapel pins, and diamond cufflinks, the company has noticed that men are currently paving the way for the brooch revival. As a result Hatton has launched…
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Sep- 2023 -29 SeptemberE-Commerce
Ebay UK launches Authentication Guarantee for fine jewellery
Ebay UK has announced the expansion of its Authenticity Guarantee programme to fine jewellery, as customer demand for luxury items continues to gain momentum with double-digit growth. New and pre-loved fine jewellery sold for £500 and over will soon be eligible to be independently verified in collaboration with GIA, the…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilAuctions
First Cheffins jewellery sale of 2023 grosses £510,000
The first Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2023 from auction house Cheffins has sold over £510,000 worth of items, with over 90% sold across 657 lots. The Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale took place on 6 April at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge. The auctioneer said that “the star…
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