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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Apr- 2021 -27 AprilRetailers
Gembridge appoints new brand ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Ioannis Alexandris as brand ambassador for Germany. Alexandris is a gemstone and antique jewellery dealer and communications committee chair for The International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA). He will join the network of Gembridge industry ambassadors from around the world. He is currently the CEO…
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26 AprilRetailers
Hamilton and Inches unveils flagship store following extensive refurb
Hamilton and Inches has announced the reopening of its flagship showroom on George Street, Edinburgh after undergoing “extensive” refurbishments. The new showroom is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with work undertaken across its showroom, workshops, and service department. The new storefront features curved glass panels in antique bronze, as…
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1 AprilRetailers
Hancocks names tiara as jewel of the month
This piece has been corrected after incorrectly stating that the en tremblant diamond and platinum floral tiara was used as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Princess Beatrice’s wedding tiaras, when in fact that was the Russian Fringe Tiara, made by the same firm. Hancocks London has named an en…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Speakers announced for Valuers’ Conference at NAJ Summit
The Institute of Registered Valuers has confirmed the first speakers for the 2021 Valuers’ Conference, taking place from 11 to 13 September at the NAJ Summit. Jack Ogden, Sandra Cronan and Nicholas Wainwright will feature in the Valuers’ Conference programme, alongside Craig O’Donnell, David Callaghan and Richard Winterton, who were…
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17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its upcoming online auction of jewellery, watches, antiquities and objects of vertu on 16 March. Born in 1889, Marie-Louise Countess Manvers was an acclaimed artist and the only child of…
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Dec- 2020 -22 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s announces Karl Lagerfeld Chanel Jewels auction
Christie’s has announced an auction in the new year dedicated to Karl Langerfeld titled: ‘Susan and Karl: Important Chanel Fashion Jewelry from The Collection of Mrs. John H. Gutfreund’. Over 100 Chanel jewels will be showcased at the auction, which will run from 14 to 29 January. Claibourne Poindexter, specialist…
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Nov- 2020 -16 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s brings Dame Vera Lynn collection to auction
Christie’s Important Jewels is currently operating an online auction throughout November which includes the private collection from the late Dame Vera Lynn. The company said bidding, which opened on 4 November, will begin closing lot by lot on 18 November. A highlight of the auction is said to be a…
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Oct- 2020 -22 OctoberE-Commerce
The Jewelers Circle launches online trading platform
The Jewelers Circle has announced the launch of an international online trading platform intended to expand the trade show model “in support of the jewellery industry’s current needs”. The group said the move comes after recognising a “demand for a safe alternative to in-person trade events, where the fine and…
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Sep- 2020 -8 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s announces autumn Jewels Online sale
Christie’s has announced its upcoming Jewels Online Sale , which is set to run between 8 September and 22 September. The sale features a broad selection of “iconic” designs by jewelers including Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Pomellato, Tiffany and Co., and Van Cleef and…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilAuctions
Demand for mechanical and vintage timepieces on the rise
The Sale Room has reported a “significant” increase in demand for mechanical watches and vintage timepieces in the month since the nationwide lockdown began. The marketplace for art, antiques and collectables auctions said that these items have seen a 13% increase in demand on thesaleroom.com since 23 March. It added…
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