Antique Jewellery
Antique jewellery holds enduring appeal in the UK market, prized for its craftsmanship, historical significance, and unique character. From Georgian and Victorian pieces to Edwardian and Art Deco treasures, this sector offers retailers, auctioneers, and dealers valuable opportunities to serve collectors and design enthusiasts. Jewellery Focus covers market trends, notable sales, sourcing insights, and regulatory considerations in the antique jewellery trade, as well as profiles of specialist dealers and exhibitions. Our coverage provides industry professionals with the knowledge to navigate this niche, identify high-value pieces, and meet the growing demand for heritage jewellery.
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Jan- 2019 -10 JanuaryFeatures
Three-Minute Interview – Miglio Designer Jewellery
Describe yourself in three words? I have been described as energetic, approachable and hard-working. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I have always wanted to be an archaeologist, having always loved antique jewellery. In the early ‘70s, watching my mother getting dressed taught…
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Dec- 2018 -10 DecemberFeatures
Lowe & Sons reopening – A grand return
“It’s part of the local heritage, and when we closed down I was getting phone calls from Australia, America and France, from clients whose families have been dealing with us for over 100 years,” says Kevin Parry, the newly reinstated part-time manager of the recently reopened Lowe & Sons jewellery…
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Nov- 2018 -23 NovemberFeatures
How to care for antique jewellery
If you’ve invested in antique jewellery, then you are in possession of a little piece of history. To be classed as ‘antique’, the piece must be 100 years old or more. That jewellery has had quite the journey to reach you and has likely adorned many a person’s hand or…
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Oct- 2018 -17 OctoberBusinesses For Sale
Stuart Robinson Jewellers – £95,000
A unique opportunity to acquire a fantastic profitable retail jewellery business established in Norwich in 1998. Excellent city centre location in the ‘Lanes of Norwich’ Specialising in new, secondhand and antique jewellery Monitored alarm, CCTV, Safe and Electronic door lock. Strong turnover in excess of 300k, with high profit margins…
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Jul- 2018 -3 JulyEvents
Mayfair Jewellers celebrate Royal Academy’s 250th anniversary
Susannah Lovis Jewellers and Liss Llewellyn have announced a partnership on a floral collection exhibition to celebrate the 250th anniversary of The Royal Academy of Art. Works from modern British artists and the Mayfair jewellers’ collections of antique pieces will be featured on the display entitled ‘A Hanging Garden’, which…
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Mar- 2018 -1 MarchEvents
HK Jewellery Show opens its doors in tandem with Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show
The 35th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened this morning and will run for five days (1 to 5 March) at the HKCEC in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district. It features a broad spectrum of finished jewellery products, including exceptional jewellery collections, premier brands, antique jewellery and new designer brands.…
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Jan- 2017 -9 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Period jewellery soars 80% in value over past decade
Period and designer jewellery has grown more in value than the housing market, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The research revealed the most rare and sought-after pieces of vintage jewellery have soared in value by more than 80% during the past 10 years. It…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Jenny Miller, Miglio Jewellery
Three-Minute Interview with Jenny Miller, Miglio Jewellery. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Describe yourself in three words? I have been described as energetic, approachable and hard-working. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I have always wanted to be an archaeologist, having always loved antique…
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Jun- 2015 -15 JuneBrand Profiles
Q&A: Connoisseurs jewellery cleaning products
Connoisseurs, the jewellery cleaning product range, is soon to take the UK jewellery industry by storm thanks to the hard work by the UK team led by Philip Goodman. We caught up with him to find out about the brand’s progress. Can you give us a brief summary of the…
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Feb- 2015 -16 FebruaryEvents
London Diamond Bourse to host open day
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day, taking place on Monday, February 23. In a statement, the bourse said: “The open day will provide a great opportunity for visitors to discover new suppliers, network or simply to…
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