Edinburgh
Edinburgh has a rich heritage in the UK jewellery trade, with its thriving independent retailers, designers, and manufacturers contributing to Scotland’s vibrant industry. The city is also home to the Edinburgh Assay Office, playing a critical role in hallmarking and quality assurance. Jewellery Focus covers Edinburgh’s jewellery sector extensively, including business updates, store developments, local market insights, and the city’s ongoing influence within the wider UK trade.
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Sep- 2022 -6 SeptemberDesigners
Hamilton & Inches launches luxury gold luna collection
Fine jeweller Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of its new luxury gold luna collection, hand-crafted entirely from recycled 18 century solid yellow gold. The collection is crafted and made in-house in the Hamilton and Inches workshops on George Street, Edinburgh, encapsulating design, materials and a sustainable approach to…
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Jul- 2022 -7 JulyRetailers
John Richard expands into 10 further Next stores
British jewellery designer and retailer Jon Richard will be expanding its retail outlet presence by adding a further 10 Next stores to its portfolio of stockists. This will take the total of Next stores in which its jewellery collections can be discovered to 20, building on the success of the launch…
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Jun- 2022 -24 JuneProduct Launches
Zoe Davidson Jewellery presents Skara Brae collection
Zoe Davidson Jewellery has launched its reimagined Skara Brae Collection which is based upon the structures and passages of Skara Brae, the 5,000 year old prehistoric settlement in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Most pieces will be available in two different finishes – matte and polished – and use gemstones such as…
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16 JuneRetailers
Laura Bond to open Edinburgh pop-up featuring new collection
Scottish Jeweller Laura Bond will open up a pop-op in St James Quarter in Edinburgh to showcase its latest collection of solid gold earrings. Laura Bond currently has a business value of £1.5m, and will now open in the Scottish Capital from June 24th-25th complete with an exclusive VIP launch.…
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14 JuneFeatures
Laings: what’s next?
What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…
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6 JuneDesigners
Laings announces new retail director
Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…
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May- 2022 -25 MayNews
The Curious Gem expands pearl business with new acquisition
The Curious Gem Limited has announced it is expanding its pearl offering by acquiring the pearl business from Marcia Lanyon Limited, a London-based gem-dealer. Marcia Lanyon will also be passing on many of the suppliers that she has built relationships with over the years, which the Curious Gem said will…
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Mar- 2022 -23 MarchRetailers
Hamilton & Inches launches its Craft Academy
Hamilton and Inches has announced the launch of its Craft Academy as part of its ongoing support to young artisans in Scotland by investing in apprenticeships and training. The launch of the jeweller’s new academy includes two silversmithing internships, one of which is open to third year students studying jewellery…
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Jan- 2022 -10 JanuaryEvents
Hamilton and Inches sponsors The Flourish Jewellery Project
Hamilton and Inches has sponsored The Flourish Jewellery Project which will be in exhibition from 22 until 25 January 2022 at Custom House in Leith. The project is in partnership with North Edinburgh Arts and Four-Square’s Womanzone as well as jewellery artists, Lisa Arnott and Jessica Howarth. It aims to…
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Dec- 2021 -1 DecemberRetailers
Laings unveils new fine jewellery and diamonds collection
Laings has unveiled a new fine jewellery and diamonds collection which includes “one-of-a-kind” pieces, designs and gemstones. Amongst the handcrafted pieces are an 18ct white gold diamond necklet with 37 pear cut diamonds (£78,200), 18ct art-deco inspired emerald and diamond ring (£27,900) and 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond oval…
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