Bond Street
Bond Street is at the heart of London’s luxury jewellery scene, home to some of the world’s most prestigious brands and flagship boutiques. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, it represents a key barometer of high-end consumer trends and market movements. Jewellery Focus reports on developments along Bond Street, from store openings and refurbishments to brand strategies and shifts in the luxury retail landscape. Our coverage provides valuable insights for trade professionals looking to understand the dynamics of this influential hub and its impact on the wider industry.
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Jan- 2024 -19 JanuaryDesigners
Mikimoto unveils new Year of the Dragon collection
Japanese jewellery house Mikimoto has announced the launch of its limited-edition jewellery collection for the Year of the Dragon. The highly lustrous Golden South Sea cultured pearl takes centre stage and is elevated by vibrant rubies and 18k yellow gold. The regal ring and pendant feature an energetic dragon wrapped…
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10 JanuaryRetailers
Kismet by Milka signs 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street
Turkish fine jeweller Kismet by Milka has signed a 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street, situated on the corner of Brook Street in London’s West End. The London store will be Kismet’s 16th store following its successful opening in Dubai last year. The brand also operates through a number…
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Aug- 2023 -23 AugustDesigners
The Diamond Lab secures 450k funding and appoints new chairman
London-based jewellery business The Diamond Lab, founded by Jamie Amelia Patel, has secured a £450,000 Series A funding in its first round of private financing led by investor James Shulman. Additionally, David Duncan-Smith, former managing director of Prada UK and Louis Vuitton UK will be joining the brand as its…
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Jul- 2023 -14 JulyManufacturers
Hickman Shearer to auction off final assets of Vashi
Equipment sales specialists Hickman Shearer has been commissioned to auction off the final assets from Vashi’s West End headquarters and workshops. The news comes after Vashi fell into administration earlier this year and its online operation, which accounted for 80% of Vashi’s business, was sold to Queensmith, a Hatton Garden-based,…
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May- 2023 -10 MayRetailers
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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Oct- 2022 -10 OctoberAppointments
De Beers Group names new CEO
De Beers Group has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO), Bruce Cleaver, will be succeeded by Al Cook, effective early next year. Cleaver will become co-chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group chairman and Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad. Overall, Cook brings over 25 years of…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberRetailers
De Beers unveils new London flagship store
De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002.…
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26 NovemberRetailers
Vashi unveils flagship store at Old Bond Street
Vashi has announced that its newest flagship store will open on the corner of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly in spring 2022. The store provides 4,500 square feet of space and it will offer customers fine jewellery as well as Vashi’s signature workshop, inviting customers to become part of the…
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22 NovemberAuctions
Bonhams to sell £150k sapphire and diamond ring
Bonhams has announced that sapphires and spinels will be auctioned at its London Jewels sale on 2 December at New Bond Street. A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000. This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural…
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Sep- 2021 -6 SeptemberRetailers
Georg Jensen opens first London pop-up store
Georg Jensen has announced the opening of its first London pop-up store located on New Bond Street, London. The newly opened concept store entitled the Georg Jensen Gallery will house a curated selection of distinct jewellery pieces. Created in partnership with interior design practice Universal Design Studio, the space has…
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