Bournemouth
Jewellery Focus’s coverage of Bournemouth highlights local jewellers, boutique openings, and regional trade developments that contribute to the town’s growing importance within the UK jewellery retail landscape.
Our editorial explores how Bournemouth’s jewellers balance craftsmanship with contemporary design, catering to both residents and visitors seeking bespoke and luxury pieces. We also examine the impact of tourism, seasonal trade, and digital retail trends on local jewellery businesses.
For jewellery professionals, this tag offers valuable insights into Bournemouth’s dynamic retail environment and its contribution to the South Coast’s jewellery and watch trade.
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Jul- 2022 -7 JulyRetailers
John Richard expands into 10 further Next stores
British jewellery designer and retailer Jon Richard will be expanding its retail outlet presence by adding a further 10 Next stores to its portfolio of stockists. This will take the total of Next stores in which its jewellery collections can be discovered to 20, building on the success of the launch…
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Nov- 2019 -1 NovemberCrime
Gang who robbed Bournemouth jewellers using a samurai sword convicted
Members of a gang who conspired to carry out an armed robbery on the Franses and Sons jewellery store on Westover Road in Bournemouth have been found guilty. Jonathan Oribe, 27 and of no fixed address, Rowan McLaughin, 31 and of Tregonwell Close in Bournemouth, and Sophie Rivers, 29 and…
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Apr- 2019 -26 AprilBusinesses For Sale
Business for sale: Gem World Jewellers – £60,000 leasehold
A very long established fully functioning Jewellery Shop in prestigious Westbourne Bournemouth. This has a fantastic reputation and clientele base built up over the last 25 years and only selling due to a sudden serious medical condition coupled with retirement. This rare opportunity will include all fixtures and fittings and…
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17 AprilCrime
Police appeal following robbery at Bournemouth jewellers
Officers investigating a burglary at a Bournemouth jewellers have issued a CCTV image of the suspect. At approximately 10.45am on Thursday 11 April 2019 a man entered Ilaria Smart Luxury on Wimborne Road in the Winton area of the town. While inside he distracted staff before stealing two rings and…
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12 AprilCrime
Seven arrested over robbery at Bournemouth jewellers
Dorset Police has arrested seven people in relation to a reported armed robbery at a jewellers in Bournemouth. At around 12pm on Thursday 14 March 2019 Dorset Police received a report of a robbery at Franses Jewellers in Westover Road involving a number of men on two mopeds and a…
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Mar- 2019 -27 MarchFeatures
RECRUITMENT: Geo. A. Payne & Son Ltd
Geo. A. Payne & Son Ltd is an independent family owned retail jewellers and pawnbrokers in Bosombe, Bournemouth specialising in both new and quality pre-owned jewellery and silverware. We offer a high quality pawnbroking service, in house valuations, repairs and a bespoke design service. We are seeking an experienced store…
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Jun- 2017 -27 JuneDesigners
Darlena launches Puccini watch strap collection
Watch strap specialist Darlena has released new designs with the Puccini range. The third-generation, family business has updated its collection of Italian leather straps with the new inclusions. The range features leather straps from non-endangered species including crocodile, alligator ostrich and lizard. The collection is sold to retailers as a…
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Oct- 2016 -20 OctoberEvents
Independent jewellers encouraged to participate in Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday, the annual campaign to promote small businesses across the UK, is encouraging independent jewellers to participate on Saturday, 3 December. Now in its fourth year, Small Business Saturday is estimated to have generated some £623m worth of spending across the country’s small businesses on 6 December, 2015…
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Dec- 2012 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Darlena acquires BJM Charms and Jewellery
Darlena Ltd has announced that it has acquired BJM Charms and Jewellery from its founder, Peter Morrish.
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