Camden
Camden stands as one of London’s most distinctive jewellery districts, known for its creative spirit, independent makers, and thriving retail scene. Jewellery Focus’s coverage of Camden delves into the area’s unique contribution to the UK jewellery trade, from artisan studios and bespoke workshops to innovative retail spaces and market traders driving local commerce.
Our reporting highlights business developments, brand stories, and design trends emerging from this vibrant hub. We explore how Camden’s jewellers combine craftsmanship with contemporary style, respond to evolving consumer demands, and adapt to wider changes in the capital’s retail landscape. For designers, retailers, and suppliers, this tag offers insight into one of the UK’s most eclectic jewellery communities and its role in shaping modern British jewellery culture.
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Nov- 2015 -18 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Christmas kicks off in Hatton Garden with festive light switch-on
Christmas kicked off in Hatton Garden last night (17 November) with the area’s first ever Christmas lights switch-on. Organised by the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID), the event took place between 5pm and 7pm at the corner of Hatton Garden and 120 Holborn, and featured music, entertainment and VIP…
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Oct- 2015 -9 OctoberAnalysis
How is designer-maker jewellery sold now?
In a new series of articles about the changing face of contemporary jewellery, JACK MEYER investigates recent changes to the market in contemporary jewellery, and what this means for the new generation of designer-makers entering the industry now. [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Over the last nine years I’ve been working with independent…
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Jul- 2015 -31 JulyCrime
Hatton Garden jeweller jailed over stolen watches
Seven men including a Hatton Garden jeweller have been jailed for 64 years for their varying involvement in 10 smash and grab raids across London. Reece Dunford, 31 of Osprey Road, Waltham Abbey, Essex, played a role in all the robberies at high-end shops in the West End. Sometimes he carried…
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Nov- 2014 -7 November
The Camden Watch shop to open Christmas pop-up
Watch brand The Camden Watch Shop is set to open up its second pop-up store on Camden high street. The opening follows the success of the brands launch and first pop-up in June this year. The pop-up will be open from November 18 to December 7 at 69 Camden High…
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Jun- 2014 -24 JuneEvents
Raymond Weil joins forces with Boris Johnson for inaugural music event
Raymond Weil, the luxury Swiss watchmaker, joined forces with Boris Johnson to host a music event and fundraiser for the Mayor of London’s Music Fund. The inaugural London Music Awards were held at the iconic music venue The Roundhouse in Camden and celebrated the capital’s musical talent. The event was…
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Feb- 2014 -4 FebruaryEconomy
BJA meeting on Hatton Garden future draws audience of 200
A meeting hosted by the British Jewellers’ Association to propose a Business Improvement District (BID) in Hatton Garden drew an audience of more than 200 people. An unexpectedly large crowd of businesspeople from London’s jewellery quarter gathered in Etc Venues on Hatton Garden to hear the case for introducing a…
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Oct- 2012 -4 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Police raid Hatton Garden premises for stolen goods
Several Hatton Garden jewellery retailers were raided by Camden Police yesterday, on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
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