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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Dec- 2017 -13 DecemberRetailers
Cartier reveals redesigned โbespokeโ boutique in Harrodsโ fine jewellery room
Harrods has unveiled a redesigned Cartier boutique in its famed Fine Jewellery Room, dubbing it โan entirely new and bespoke concept for Harrodsโ. The iconic high end department store has worked closely with Cartier and architect, Laura Gonzalez, who has used her โeclectic chicโ to style to re-define a classic…
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8 DecemberAppointments
Former Dior CEO joins Sothebyโs
Sothebyโs has announced the appointment of Laurence Nicolas as executive vice president and global managing director of jewellery and watches. Reporting to the companyโs CEO, Tad Smith, Nicolas will lead the various channels of Sothebyโs jewellery and watch businesses including auction, private, e-commerce and retail sales, as well as the…
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8 DecemberDesigners
Tessa Packard launches London showroom
Contemporary fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard held on party on 6 December to launch her first London showroom. Located in Chelsea, the by-appointment-only showroom on Ives Street will offer clients a space to see Packardโs contemporary fine jewellery collections, and meet with the designer one-on-one to discuss bespoke commissions. The…
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Nov- 2017 -29 NovemberDesigners
Domino cites personalisation and yellow gold as 2018โs jewellery trends
Domino has predicted that โpersonalisation and provenanceโ will be key themes for the brandโs fine jewellery ranges in the coming year. The brandโs creative director, Naomi Newton-Sherlock, said that the two concepts would also be major retail trends which would have an โongoing impactโ on the UK high street. In…
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28 NovemberDesigners
Annabella Diamonds launches in London
Annabella Diamonds, a fine jewellery house established in Monaco Monte-Carlo, is having its London launch party the Jumeirah Carlton Tower Hotel, Knightsbridge on 1 December. The former Miss Stockholm and Swedish model, Lady Milla Sommer and her business partner, the British entrepreneur and jewellery designer Carolyn Fisher are best friends…
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28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmithsโ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Lowry Hotel partners with Olivia Grace
Jewellery designer, diamond expert and Olivia Grace founder Helena Fine has returned to her Mancunian roots to partner with The Lowry Hotel on a VIP bespoke engagement and wedding ring service for 2018. Customers will be able to book a consultation with Olivia Graceโs CEO who will work with them…
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23 NovemberDesigners
Goldsmithsโ apprentices come out top at Worldskills UK
Three Goldsmithsโ Company apprentices have topped the medals table in the Fine Jewellery Making category at The Skills Show. The event, held at the NEC, Birmingham from 16-18 November, brought together young tradespeople and the next generation of skilled professionals. Jewellery Making category finalists included apprentices as well as students…
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22 NovemberAppointments
GIAโs Edward Johnson joins the RJC
Edward Johnson has been appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as director of business development.He will be responsible for expanding its expertise and driving growth for the organisation, strengthening its influence and reputation across the jewellery industry. Johnson joins the team at the RJC from the Gemological Institute of…
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20 NovemberDesigners
VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show hails โsuccessfulโ debut
The organisers of the VOD Dubai International Jewellery Show has reported a successful inaugural event. The show concept was created to โlink all corners of the global jewellery industry chain in Dubaiโ and to underline the emirateโs โcommercial standing and strategic statusโ in the global market chain. Organised by DV…
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