Buyer
Buyers play a crucial role in the UK jewellery trade, selecting collections that align with consumer demand, seasonal trends, and business objectives for retailers and wholesalers. From sourcing new designers and negotiating with suppliers to attending international trade shows, buyers shape the market by curating ranges that drive sales and reflect brand identities. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage for jewellery buyers, including trend forecasts, supplier updates, market analysis, and insights into purchasing strategies that help professionals make informed, commercially successful decisions.
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Feb- 2023 -13 FebruarySponsored
Klimek Jewellers – Retirement Sale
Retirement Sale Established fine jewellers and gemmologists Excellent city centre location £300,000 Financials available as required Leasehold Retail business Truro city centre, Cornwall This business has been trading in Truro for over 25 years having been set up by a husband and wife team, who were both qualified gemmologists, with…
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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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Nov- 2022 -10 NovemberRetailers
John Lewis launches exclusive collections with Bright Young Gems
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a further new collaboration with Bright Young Gems, with two recent winning designers debuting their first demi-fine collections. Zeng’s debut John Lewis Collection, The Smile, is a collection of five intricately crafted pieces in 9ct gold with natural freshwater pearls which…
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Sep- 2022 -27 SeptemberNews
Sassoon family diamond fetches £38,000 at Noonans
An early 20th Century diamond and platinum ring, formerly the property of business woman, philanthropist, Jewish scholar and famed hostess Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon (1856-1936) of the Sassoon dynasty, has sold for a price of £38,000 at Mayfair auctioneers Noonans. The sale took place on 13 September in a sale…
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2 SeptemberAppointments
F.Hinds promotes jewellery buyer to board of directors
Family owned jeweller, F.Hinds, has promoted jewellery buyer, Jamie Cooper, to its board of directors. Cooper will join existing board members Andrew Hinds, David Hinds, Jeremy Hinds, Martin Preston, Neil Hinds, Paul Hinds and Steve Cornwall. She joined F.Hinds in 2010, starting her career in the company as a gift…
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Jun- 2022 -21 JuneRetailers
CME launches new anklet collection
CME has added a new range of sterling silver anklets to its collection, which is now available to retailers. The new collection consists of a beaded chain anklet, a double-layered sliding heart anklet, a twisted chain with spaced beading anklet, and a “trending” paperclip chain anklet. CME said: “Now that…
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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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11 MayRetailers
CME launches Mandala-inspired pendants
CME has announced the launch of its new bee and butterfly pendants which are inspired by Mandala art. The company said it made the decision to expand its collection of bee and butterfly pendants with these new pieces as nature reportedly continues to trend in jewellery sales in 2022. Reportedly,…
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Apr- 2022 -12 AprilEvents
Inhorgenta Munich’s international attendance surges 40%
Inhorgenta Munich has reported “strong” and international participation in a “challenging” time as 17,285 visitors from 79 countries attended the latest show, with international visitors growing to 40%. Overall, the event, which took place from 8 April to 11 April 2022, saw 732 exhibitors from 33 countries, remaining stable at…
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