Fine Jewellery
Fine jewellery represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and luxury, driving significant value for retailers, designers, and manufacturers in the UK trade. With its emphasis on precious metals, gemstones, and timeless design, the sector is shaped by evolving consumer tastes, sustainability concerns, and global market forces. Jewellery Focus provides extensive coverage on fine jewellery, including brand updates, product launches, market trends, and business insights. Our reporting supports trade professionals in navigating this high-value segment and identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.
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Feb- 2019 -22 FebruaryDesigners
Martin Katz Jewellery to make UK debut
Beverly Hills jewellery designer Martin Katz will launch his collection on online luxury fashion platform, Net-a-Porter, ahead of his 30th anniversary. The announcement means that, for the first time, Martin Katz Jewellery will be available in the UK and internationally. With a monthly audience of over seven million, Net-a-Porter recently…
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19 FebruaryFeatures
Isabella Liu – Cracking the Chinese market
โI think that my situation allows me to be the bridge between the two culturesโ, explains Isabella Liu as she prepares to launch her latest collection in China having secured listings with retailers in Xian and Shanghai. Liu was born in Wuhan, China, but is currently based in London having…
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7 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Brand Q&A: Sepanta Design
Whatโs your background and how did you get into the industry? We started Sepanta in 2014. Both my partner and I come from an architectural background but we always had a passion for creating jewellery pieces. It was a Christmas day that we sat down and decided we needed make…
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Jan- 2019 -17 JanuaryRetailers
Allum & Sidaway reports sales boost after ‘successful’ store refurb
Allum & Sidaway has reported a โsuccessful festive periodโ thanks to a recent store refurbishment. The family-run company closed for several weeks last autumn for a full revamp of their Dorchester head office including the expansion of their sales floor. The extended shop area has enabled Allum & Sidaway to…
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17 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Zelley Jewellery
Name: Alistair Zelley, Zelley Jewellers Website: www.zelleyjewellers.co.uk Year established: 1886 Number of staff: 7 Location: Norwich How was Zelley Jewellers founded? My great grandfather Fredrick John Zelley started out as a sole trader during the 1890s in Bishopโs Stortford and registered the first FJ Zelley Jewellers in 1910. My grandfather…
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16 JanuaryAnalysis
The generation gap in contemporary jewellery
Over the last nine years Iโve been working with independent professional jewellers in London, providing training in CAD for jewellery manufacturing. While many of my students and colleagues would classify themselves as fine jewellers, there are many more who classify themselves as jewellery designer-makers. Whether they come from the 50-year-old…
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15 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Hancocks London
Name: Guy Burton, Hancocks London Location: London Year established: 1849 Number of staff: 10 Website: www.hancocks-london.com When was Hancocks founded? Hancocks was founded in 1849 by Charles Frederick Hancock, opening on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street. He was a quick mover; within a year of opening he…
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9 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Baileys & Sons
Can you tell us a little about the history of Baileys & Sons? My great-grandfather founded our family jewellery business in London in 1919. My family then moved to Amersham, where Hewittโs Jewellers was created. In the 1950โs my grandfather joined the business and later on my father Nigel also…
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9 JanuaryNews
Inhorgenta Munich โpleased with ongoing growthโ
Inhorgenta Munich continues its success story. In 2018, the international trade fair for jewellery, timepieces and gemstones attracted 4% more exhibitors than in 2017. This trend continues: considerably more exhibitors will attend this yearโs fair, from February 22 to 25 2019. Inhorgenta Munich once again sends very encouraging signals to…
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Dec- 2018 -14 DecemberAuctions
24ct diamond ring auctioned for ยฃ1.86m by Bonhams
A step-cut diamond, weighing 24.31 carats, has been sold for ยฃ1.86m at Bonhams Fine Jewellery Sale in London. The D colour, internally flawless and Type IIa, diamond was the subject of โfierce biddingโ in the saleroom, online, on the phones and eventually sold to a telephone bidder, exceeding its pre-sale…
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