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- 2014 -30 OctoberDesigners
Trollbeads announces first UK concept store
Trollbeads, the Danish charm bead jewellery brand, is set to open its first concept store in the UK this November. Trollbeads Cambridge, located at 21 Market Street, in the centre of the city, will be the first franchise in the country dedicated to selling the Trollbeads jewellery collection. The new…
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13 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Catherine Jones Jewellery
Vanessa Burkitt, of Catherine Jones Jewellery in Cambridge, tells Jewellery Focus about her career in the jewellery industry and the joys and challenges of keeping the brand in the family. Tell us a bit about the history of Catherine Jones Jewellery Our business was created in 1963 by a stroke…
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Jul- 2014 -18 JulyEvents
Ben Hawkins wins debut Catherine Jones competition
Jewellery retailer Catherine Jones of Cambridge has unveiled Ben Hawkins as the winner of the brand’s debut award, The Golden Jubilee Competition. Ben Hawkins, a student at the Goldsmiths’ Centre, picked up the prize beating nine of his fellow classmates. The competition, which was launched in 2013 to celebrate the…
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Apr- 2013 -17 AprilManufacturers
Promotion at Domino strengthens creative team
Naomi Newton Sherlock has been promoted to the role of creative director by WB the Creative Jewellery Group, to take responsibility for overseeing creative activities for all of the Domino brands.
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Feb- 2013 -19 FebruaryEconomy
Britain’s shop vacancy rates reduce in 2012
The shop vacancy rate average in Great Britain reduced during 2012, reports the Local Data Company’s (LDC).
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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberEvents
Pippa Middleton helps W&W Jewellery celebrate best of the brand
Pippa Middleton was among the big names in attendance at a recent W&W Jewellery event celebrating the best of the brand’s bespoke pieces.
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May- 2012 -18 MayTrade Organisations
New prime warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company
The Goldsmiths' Company, one of the Twelve Great Livery Companies of the City of London, has a new prime warden – Lord Sutherland of Houndwood.
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Jan- 2012 -5 JanuaryRetailers
Catherine Jones passes away, aged 95
Catherine Jones, founder of Catherine Jones Jewellery Limited in Cambridge, sadly passed away on 21 December 2011.
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Jul- 2011 -21 July
Clogau Gold shortlisted for travel retail awards
Welsh jewellery brand Clogau Gold has been shortlisted in two categories of the 27th Frontier Awards – billed as “The Oscars of the travel retail industry."
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