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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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberNews
Laura Bond launches new A/W collection
Laura Bond has announced the launch of its autumn and winter collection, featuring more than fifteen new designs. Laura Bond Jewellery is an Edinburgh based, family run, luxury earring brand, specialising in affordable solid gold pieces for cartilage piercings. The jeweller sources manufacturers handpicked for their quality and expertise, as…
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8 OctoberRetailers
Laings to launch Fabergé at showrooms and online
Laings has welcomed luxury maison, Fabergé, to its showrooms in Edinburgh and Cardiff, alongside its online store. Fabergé has provided jewels and Imperial Eggs since it was founded in 1842. The jeweller will launch Fabergé with an array of other collections including Heritage, Colours of Love and Essence, a selection…
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5 OctoberRetailers
The Alkemistry opens Harvey Nichols pop-up in Edinburgh
Jewellery brand The Alkemistry has announced the launch of a new pop-up within department store Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. Customers will have the choice of designing a colourful bead bracelet, choosing their own woven silk and gold bracelet, or shopping from the newest ‘Love Letters’ range which features 18ct gold…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustRetailers
Hamilton and Inches celebrates 155-year anniversary with new exhibition
Hamilton and Inches has announced a new “Celebrating our Craft” exhibition from 26 August until 5 September 2021 to celebrate its 155-year history. Located at its recently renovated showroom in Edinburgh, the exhibition highlights the work of generations of artisans, with the earliest piece dating back to 1887. Amongst the…
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Jun- 2021 -21 JuneRetailers
Laings reveals £10m investment plan
Laings, an independent jewellery business, has announced a £10m two-year expansion plan to strengthen the group’s presence across the UK. The funds will be used for a number of projects, including the transformation of Laings’ showrooms and workshops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton, and Cardiff. Moreover, the company revealed that it…
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21 JuneNews
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members! If you are interested in the historic practice of Hallmarking, which protects consumers by the assay (testing) of the precious metal content of an item such as jewellery, then you may be interested to hear that the British Hallmarking Council is looking for…
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May- 2021 -7 MayRetailers
Laura Bond launches latest solid gold earring collection
British jewellery brand Laura Bond, has announced that its latest collection of solid gold earrings for curated ears will launches today (Friday 7 May 2021). The jeweller is an Edinburgh based, family run, earring brand, specialising in affordable solid gold (9k, 14k) pieces for cartilage piercings. Over 70% of the…
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Apr- 2021 -26 AprilRetailers
Hamilton and Inches unveils flagship store following extensive refurb
Hamilton and Inches has announced the reopening of its flagship showroom on George Street, Edinburgh after undergoing “extensive” refurbishments. The new showroom is dedicated to enhancing the customer experience with work undertaken across its showroom, workshops, and service department. The new storefront features curved glass panels in antique bronze, as…
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Jan- 2021 -14 JanuaryRetailers
Hamilton & Inches to hold bespoke items exhibition
Hamilton & Inches has urged anyone who has bespoke items created by its craftspeople during the company’s 155 year history to come forward and be part of the extensive Celebrating Our Craft exhibition which will be on display from March 2021. The jewellers have created special pieces for a wide…
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Dec- 2020 -4 DecemberDesigners
Hamilton & Inches expands George Street site
Hamilton & Inches has unveiled plans to renovate its George Street home to cater to the company’s growing demand. Renovations are now underway and the showroom, situated at 87 George Street, will close from 28 December to 26 January while the restoration work continues. The Edinburgh-based jewellers, which has held…
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