Cambridge
Cambridge is a hub of independent creativity and retail sophistication in the UK jewellery trade, with a growing mix of artisanal jewellers, luxury boutiques, and design studios. The city’s academic and cultural vibrancy fosters innovation and bespoke craftsmanship. Jewellery Focus provides detailed coverage of Cambridge’s jewellery scene—including new store launches, designer showcases, regional trade events, and market trends. Our reporting helps jewellers, designers, suppliers, and manufacturers understand local consumer preferences and seize business opportunities unique to this influential university city.
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberRetailers
Thomas Sabo launches Saboteur jewellery brand and piercing studio
Thomas Sabo has announced the launch of its new brand and piercing studio, Saboteur, founded by Thomas Sabo and his son Santiago Sabo, supported by his wife Rita Sabo. The vision of this new brand is based on the heritage of over 35 years of jewellery and design, and the…
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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Apr- 2023 -12 AprilAuctions
First Cheffins jewellery sale of 2023 grosses £510,000
The first Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2023 from auction house Cheffins has sold over £510,000 worth of items, with over 90% sold across 657 lots. The Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale took place on 6 April at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge. The auctioneer said that “the star…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks opens new Cambridge store
Diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has opened its first store in Cambridge’s Grand Arcade Shopping Centre, aiming to bring “significant” investment in luxury retail ahead of the busy Christmas period. Creating 12 new roles and investing over £800k in the area, the retailer will also be opening the first…
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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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Feb- 2022 -14 FebruaryDesigners
Merci Maman to launch Blossom collection
Engravable jewellery brand Merci Maman is set to launch a new capsule collection on February 17, in time for Mother’s Day, as part of their ongoing #MyJourney campaign. The upcoming Blossom collection features a matching necklace and bracelet set, created in 925 Sterling Silver and 18k Gold plating, and takes…
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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberRetailers
Merci Maman launches new Zodiac collection
Merci Maman has announced the launch of a new zodiac themed collection which features seven new pieces, with two new gemstone bracelets in Lapis Lazuli and Moonstone. Each piece can be personalised with a zodiac symbol, or zodiac constellation, and can be hand-engraved on the reverse with any names, dates,…
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Sep- 2020 -24 SeptemberCoronavirus
Chancellor set to unveil furlough replacement after Budget cancellation
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has cancelled this year’s Budget but is set to unveil new measures aimed at protecting employment and the UK economy in parliament later today (24 September). It is thought the new measures will replace the current furlough scheme, which is set to expire at the end of…
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Jul- 2020 -7 JulyRetailers
Mappin and Webb opens refurbished boutique
Mappin and Webb announced it has opened the doors to a newly refurbished Cambridge boutique. The original boutique has been extended and will house a dedicated 36sqm Rolex area, making the total boutique 111sqm in size. The multi-brand section of the boutique will also offer a selection of timepieces and…
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May- 2020 -1 MayBusiness Bites
Are we beginning to re-open anyway?
The PM says he will soon announce the reopening plan after weeks of compulsory lockdown for the UKs public and its businesses. Boris Johnson is under pressure to come up with the blueprint for restarting the economy as the list of suffering firms grows larger and more and more redundancies…
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