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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Mar- 2023 -22 MarchDesigners
Alicia J. Diamonds launches The Keepers Collection
Alicia J Diamonds has launched a range of ready-to-wear diamonds, The Keepers Collection, exclusively available on its website. The jewellery designer said that the diamond pieces in The Keepers Collection are designed to be kept as a “timeless treasure that can be worn over and over again” and are aimed…
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Dec- 2022 -5 DecemberRetailers
Latest Cheffins Jewellery sale grosses £369,000
The last Cheffins Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2022 grossed over £369,000, with the auction seeing a 95% sale rate across the 531 lots offered. It took place on Thursday 24 November at the firm’s sale rooms in Cambridge. Leading the jewellery section was a pair of Burmese ruby…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustEvents
Vicenzaoro September: Over a thousand exhibiting brands and top industry voices
Over a thousand exhibiting brands will be from 9th to 13th September at Vicenzaoro September, the international gold and jewellery show organised by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) to be held at Vicenza Exhibition Centre accompanied by VO Vintage (9th – 11th September). Speakers at the next edition will include key figures from the industry. The authoritative voices of entrepreneurs, institutions, thought leaders and key global…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyFeatures
JGW Singapore attracting big-name exhibitors
Some of the world’s biggest jewellery and gemstone companies are taking part in Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW), previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from 27 to 30 September in Halls 3 to 6 of the Singapore EXPO. The fair will present the newest products…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneRetailers
Bunny von Karatz unveils new collection inspired by cities around the world
Bunny von Karatz, a new emerging jewellery brand, has unveiled its new collection created by Ruth MacDonald. Inspired by the 20th Century aesthete Bunny Von Karatz, BVK launched with its signature piece, ‘The Bunny’, six pieces named for iconic global cities or locations: Trancoso, Sevilla, Jaipur, Fez, Kandy and Shanghai.…
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6 JuneAuctions
Christie’s launches London Edit auction
Christie’s is set to launch a new online auction, Jewels Online: The London Edit, which will be open for bidding from 6 to 16 June. The auction features jewellery ranging from the early 19th Century to present day, among them being an antique natural pearl and diamond brooch. Signed jewels…
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May- 2022 -30 MayRetailers
CME presents ‘Articles of virtu’ jewellery collection
CME has announced the launch of its latest jewellery collection, ‘Articles of virtu’, which has been designed by CME buyer and designer, Tracey Toach. The retro pieces have been designed with a hint of “Victorian splendour” which will provide customers with “glamour”. CME said the jewellery set is based on…
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12 MayFeatures
James Sanders London Diamonds founder on the return of a 90s favourite
Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it…
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Mar- 2022 -1 MarchNews
NAJ mourns former chairman Alan Henn
Alan Henn, the former chairman of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) in 1967, passed away today. Henn was the fifth generation to join the family business of T A Henn and Son Limited in Wolverhampton. During his career, he represented retail jewellers and their position within the UK trade…
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryRetailers
Christie’s presents first online showcase of 2022
Christie’s has announced it will present its online showcase sale,” jewel’s online”, from 24 Januray to February 9, its first jewellery auction of 2022. The sale features a curated assemblage of fine jewellery ranging from antique through contemporary jewels to white diamonds and coloured stones, as well as jewelled objects…
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