Chelsea
Chelsea is one of London’s most affluent and fashion-forward districts, boasting a strong presence of luxury jewellers, boutique designers, and high-end suppliers. It serves as a trend hotspot where prestigious retail activity and consumer expectations meet, offering valuable insights for UK trade professionals. Jewellery Focus covers Chelsea’s jewellery ecosystem in depth—reporting on flagship store openings, designer showcases, exclusive collaborations, regional market trends, and retail strategies unique to this upscale locale. Our coverage helps jewellers, suppliers, and brands identify growth opportunities, refine their positioning, and stay informed about the forces shaping high-value consumer demand.
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Aug- 2017 -14 AugustEvents
Handmade in Britain announces exhibitors
Contemporary craft and design fair, Handmade in Britain, has announced its exhibitors for this year’s event. Now in its 11th year, more than 100 highly skilled designer-makers and galleries will be showcasing their designs across a wide range of disciplines. The jewellers and metalsmiths who will be exhibiting at the…
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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilDesigners
‘Bloomin’ Jewels’ exhibition to be held in Bankside
A new exhibition called Bloomin’ Jewels will be held at Contemporary Applied Arts in Bankside later this month. Celebrating ‘wearable art’, the exhibition will feature over 20 jewellery makers who depict flowers and foliage in their pieces. All makers at the exhibition are contemporary jewellers who have used unconventional materials…
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Feb- 2017 -16 FebruaryRetailers
Brilliant Inc jewellery relocates to larger Chelsea store
Jewellery brand Brilliant Inc has relocated to a larger store in London’s affluent Chelsea area. Officially launched on Friday February 10, the 953 sq ft store on the famous King’s Road offers a range of fine jewellery and ethically produced simulated diamonds, as well as a bridal room and private…
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Dec- 2016 -14 DecemberCurrent Affairs
VIDEO: Wongs Jewellers ‘to make a stand’ and give staff Boxing Day off
The boss of Liverpool-based Wongs Jewellers has announced the store will close for business on Boxing Day, giving his staff extra time with their families. Peter Wong, managing director, shared a video on Facebook saying he wanted to make a stand about workers deserving time with their families. He said…
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Jun- 2015 -19 JuneCelebrities
David Hasselhoff launches new Tresor shop in Hatton Garden
Tresor Paris has opened a dedicated retail premises on Hatton Garden, London’s famous jewellery quarter. Former Baywatch star and Hollywood stalwart David Hasselhoff officially opened the new store, in the company of a coterie of other celebrity faces including Hayley Roberts, Lady Victoria Hervey, Made in Chelsea star Tiff Watts, Big…
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Nov- 2014 -11 NovemberVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Dervla Cogan, Brilliant Inc, London
Dervla Cogan of Brilliant Inc describes running a jewellery shop with her sister Emma, and how the market for fine jewellery that doesn’t break the bank is a winner in the West London scene. Tell us a bit about the company My sister Emma and I opened our Chelsea boutique…
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Oct- 2014 -27 OctoberCelebrities
Made In Chelsea star Ashley James launches jewellery line
Made in Chelsea cast member Ashley James has launched a new jewellery line, Whistle & Bango, at a party in London. The event, which took place at Wolf & Badger, a west London retail boutique, was also attended by co-star Ollie Locke and Ferne McCann, a cast member of rival…
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Aug- 2014 -13 AugustDesigners
Tools left to journalist by craftsman’s legacy prompt change of direction
A chance encounter with a silversmith and an inherited box of tools has prompted a former journalist to retrain as a jeweller. Despite a successful career in politics and journalism, Thierry Kelaart, 31, said she has always been destined to be a jeweller following a ‘fascinating meeting’ with a gifted silversmith when…
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May- 2014 -9 MayManufacturers
Theo Fennell showcases unique tanzanite necklace
Theo Fennell has announced its latest creation, a one of a kind 18 carat white gold suite, featuring a unique necklace and matching earrings. The necklace showcases an extremely rare heart-shaped 12.47 carat tanzanite, which has an unusual ‘Meru’ blue hue named after Mount Meru – the volcano in Tanzania…
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Feb- 2014 -20 FebruaryEvents
CARAT* hails record number of customers at Spring Fair
Wholesale jewellery brand CARAT* says it expects its growth this year to surpass that of 2013, thanks to a strong order book and a successful exhibition and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham. The firm said it had welcomed “record numbers new and existing customers” onto its stand during the five-day event,…
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