Boodles
Boodles is one of Britainโs most prestigious fine jewellers, known for its heritage craftsmanship, signature designs, and strong presence in the UKโs luxury retail landscape. With boutiques in major cities and a growing international profile, Boodles plays a key role in shaping consumer expectations in the high-end jewellery market. Jewellery Focus reports on Boodlesโ latest developments, including new collections, store openings, marketing campaigns, executive appointments, financial performance, and its wider influence on design and retail trends. Our coverage offers jewellery professionals valuable insights into how this family-owned brand navigates the evolving demands of the UK luxury sector.
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Mar- 2018 -20 MarchEvents
GIA Jewellery Career Fair to visit London
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced its career event, the GIA Jewellery Career Fair, will take place at the Goldsmithsโ Centre in London on 23 April. Since 1991, the fair has offered those interested in starting or furthering a career in the gem and jewellery industry the opportunity…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustCrime
Boodles Knightsbridge raided by armed moped gang
A moped gang has been caught on CCTV raiding Boodles jewellery store in Knightsbridge at around 10.40am yesterday (16 August). The gang of six, who were said to be armed with sledgehammers and a machete, smashed one of the display windows at the jewellery store before fleeing the scene on…
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Feb- 2017 -13 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Centre launches new business growth programme
Theย Goldsmithsโ Centre in London has today launchedย its new Goldsmithsโ Business Growth Programme for “exceptional and ambitious members” of the UK jewellery, silversmithing and allied trade industries. The programme, funded by the Goldsmithsโ Company, will provide 10ย entrepreneurs who have the potential and drive to transform their businesses with the skills to…
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Oct- 2016 -4 OctoberEvents
NAJ unveils awards shortlist
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate the contribution of itsmembers to the jewellery industry. New to awards this year is the category โWorkshop Employee of the Yearโ, which aims to recognise the importance of specialist skills in the industry and…
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May- 2016 -20 MayAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company appoints Boodles MD as prime warden
The Goldsmithsโ Company has appointed Michael Wainwright – managing director of luxury jewellery retailer Boodles – as its new prime warden. He was inaugurated to the role on Wednesday, 18 May, at the annual prime wardenโs changeover service at Londonโs St Vedast. Wainwright has described himself as โpassionately commercialโ and…
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Dec- 2015 -16 DecemberRetailers
Boodles expands in Manchester with new three-storey shop
Fine diamond jewellery retailer Boodles is set to expand its presence in Manchester with the opening of a new three-level store. The company is set to move its Manchester store into Manchester city centreโs King Street, where it will operate a 3,000 sq ft store which will undergo a major…
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Nov- 2015 -25 NovemberRetailers
Houlden launches ‘Jewellers of Excellence’
The Houlden Group has announced the launch of a new consortium for elite independent jewellers. โJewellers of Excellenceโ is the first such organisation to offer consumers the finest selection of jewellery, diamonds, and an internationally renowned collection of high-quality watches. The Houlden Group said that the consortium represents the โultimate…
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Apr- 2015 -21 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office hosts second successful student event
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office stage a successful second iteration of its ‘Make Your Mark’ event at the Goldsmiths’ Hall on Friday and Saturday last week. The event, which is aimed at students pursuing careers in precious metal jewellery-making, played host to around 750 students over the two days, and…
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Mar- 2015 -12 MarchEvents
Goldsmithsโ Company to stage jewellery careers event
Londonโs Goldsmithsโ Hall will host what it claims is the UKโs โbiggestโ careers event for students of jewellery and allied trades. Make Your Mark, which will be hosted on April 17 and 18, follows on from its inaugural event last year which attracted over 800 students from across the British…
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Oct- 2011 -31 OctoberUncategorized
Sophie Harley growth strategy starts with website re-launch
Jewellery designer Sophie Harley has re-launched her website following 12 months of functionality upgrading. The new site, which “allow[s] for easier navigation and aims to be a continuation of Harley’s studio space,” showcases her collections alongside a bespoke section containing past collections for customers to peruse. Harley said:…
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