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- 2017 -25 OctoberProduct Launches
Rotary adds Henley range to AW17 offerings
Watch brand Rotary has extended its offerings for the autumn/winter season with the addition of the Henley range. The Henley GMT boasts a scratch-resistant ceramic uni-directional bezel, sapphire glass and stainless steel three-link bracelet with deployment clasp. The red arrow tip hour hand, which takes 24 hours to go around…
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Sep- 2017 -14 SeptemberCelebrities
Horologist Dr John C Taylor OBE honoured with stamps
British horologist and inventor Dr John C Taylor OBE is to be honoured with a set of six postage stamps issued by the Isle of Man Post Office. Dr Taylor, 80, who was born in Buxton, Derbyshire and has lived in the Isle of Man for the greater part of…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustEditor's Blog
How jewellery can tap into the zeitgeist
It’s no secret that consumer technology pervades almost everything we do nowadays, but a perhaps under-reported but clearly associated phenomenon is the impact it is having on design and creativity. This month alone, I have a seen a slew of brands designing and manufacturing jewellery pieces which take their inspiration…
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Jul- 2017 -4 JulyDesigners
Aerospace and motorsports coating used for new technical jewellery
Bailey of Sheffield has teamed up with aerospace coatings specialist Wallwork Cambridge to customise its stainless steel necklaces and bracelets. The newest addition to the Bailey of Sheffield range are beads, described as “finely machined cylinders in different geometries.” It is available in a range of colours, allowing customers to…
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May- 2017 -23 MayCurrent Affairs
Catherine Jones boss receives Cambridge master’s degree
Vanessa Burkitt, MD of family jewellers Catherine Jones of Cambridge, has received a master’s degree from the University of Cambridge. Burkitt, who was elected to the National Committee of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) this week, studied modern languages for her undergraduate degree and was the first woman to…
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Dec- 2016 -14 DecemberRetailers
Winsor Bishop eyes expansion with opening of new Cambridge store
Independent jewellery retailer Winsor Bishop has expanded its portfolio with the opening of its new store in Cambridge. The company’s second store – located on the city’s Trinity Street – cost £1m to set up, including a full refurbishment and the connection of two stores internally. It also includes a…
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Apr- 2015 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’
Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this year’s must-have gems, according to Bonhams. The auction house said that this demand was thanks to their being sported by A-list celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Beyonce, Naomi Watts, Rosamund Pike and Mila Kunis. Jean Ghika, head of…
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Dec- 2014 -9 DecemberWatch Focus
Catherine Jones of Cambridge launches new US watch brand in UK
Jewellery retailer Catherine Jones of Cambridge has launched the ‘Animal Watch’ by new US watch brand 3thirty3, and is only one of two stores worldwide to stock the watch. The watch, which features a leather strap, stainless steel case and water resistance, will raise money for the International Anti-Poaching Foundation…
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1 DecemberDesigners
Trollbeads officially opens first UK concept store
Trollbeads, the Danish charm bead jewellery brand, officially opened its first concept store in the UK, in Cambridge on November 20. The official launch was celebrated at a VIP launch evening on November 19, attended by members of staff, invited guests (including Jewellery Focus) and representatives from Trollbeads UK and…
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Nov- 2014 -21 NovemberRetailers
Catherine Jones appoints Cambridge University brand ambassadors
Independent jeweller Catherine Jones of Cambridge has recruited 18 brand ambassadors from the University of Cambridge in a brand marketing project. In what the company claims is an industry first, the ambassadors will be pictured wearing its jewellery in formal photo shoots and will also post ‘selfies’ on the company’s…
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