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- 2018 -9 FebruaryQ&A Sessions
Nuclear physicist turned jeweller
Guenther Wurmbauer, 36, originally from Austria, spent five years studying at university before becoming a nuclear physicist. When his job took him to the west of Scotland in 2010, his wife Jareeya struggled to find work and so decided to sell jewellery online. Sourcing products in the Far East, the…
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Jan- 2018 -31 JanuaryDesigners
Alessa shows its support at Charity Week 2018
Fine jewellery brand Alessa will feature its products at the 2018 Charity Week 2018, during which 20% of the cost of every piece sold at its boutiques and online will be donated to four nonprofit organisations based in Guatemala. The limited-edition collection has specifically been designed to raise money, awareness…
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19 JanuaryRetailers
Tiffany & Co sees sales festive sales increase
New York based jeweller Tiffany & Co has reported a strong performance over the festive period as sales increased worldwide. Net sales increased by 8% over the two month period ending December 31 2017 taking the total to £720m. Comparable sales also rose by 5%. Tiffany & Co attributed the…
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18 JanuaryManufacturers
Holts Gems founder Robert Holt dies at 94
The founder and a director of Holts Gems, Robert Holt, has passed away aged 95 while holidaying with family. The eponymous fine jewellery store was established in 1948 by Holt when he was a pre-war Jewish refugee from Vienna. A spokesperson said: “On 11th January, Mr Robert Acker Holt, founder…
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10 JanuaryDesigners
Gemfields and Fabergé unveils ‘world first’ laser inscribed emerald
Gemstone supplier Gemfields and fine jewellery specialists Fabergé have unveiled what they claim is the world’s first laser-inscribed emerald. The 4.11 carat, green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. It was then acquired and mounted by Fabergé as a custom-crafted item for the winner of…
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3 JanuaryDesigners
Bucherer opens ‘experiential pop up’ in Selfridges’ Wonder Room
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced a new ‘experiential pop-up boutique’ in London department store Selfridges. Bucherer Fine Jewellery will invite shoppers and jewellery lovers to explore its Swiss jewellery craftsmanship and diamond expertise, where customers can design their own unique piece and project messages onto the wall space for their…
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Adam Jacobs
Name: Adam Jacobs, Jacobs the Jewellers Location: Reading Year established: 1948 Number of staff: 9 Website: www.jacobsthejewellers.com When was Jacobs the Jewellers founded? In 1948 Douglas and Jean Jacobs opened ‘Douglas Jacobs’ on the King’s Road in Reading, initially selling a hand-picked selection of second hand silver and jewellery. They…
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19 DecemberDesigners
Joanna Hardy reveals ‘world’s first’ foundation course in jewellery
Independent fine jewellery consultant, Joanna Hardy, has announced an online foundation course offering access to workshops and opportunities to work with craftspeople responsible for some of the worlds finest jewellery. Students will learn techniques and skills used by master craftspeople, offering advice on how to select jewellery in an informed…
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14 DecemberManufacturers
Alrosa certified by Responsible Jewellery Council
Russian diamond producer Alrosa has become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) following an audit of its mining and business practices. The RJC is an international not-for-profit standards-setting and certification organisation which promotes a responsible worldwide supply chain and promotes trust in the global fine jewellery and…
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13 DecemberRetailers
Cartier reveals redesigned ‘bespoke’ boutique in Harrods’ fine jewellery room
Harrods has unveiled a redesigned Cartier boutique in its famed Fine Jewellery Room, dubbing it ‘an entirely new and bespoke concept for Harrods’. The iconic high end department store has worked closely with Cartier and architect, Laura Gonzalez, who has used her ‘eclectic chic’ to style to re-define a classic…
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