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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Mar- 2017 -15 MarchCurrent Affairs
Ivanka Trump ceases production of fine jewellery line
Ivanka Trump’s jewellery brand is set to discontinue production of its fine jewellery line in favour of more affordable collections. The fine jewellery line, which sells diamonds earrings for nearly $10,000 (£8,200) and link necklaces for close to $20,000 (£16,400), will be replaced by more affordable pieces of jewellery such…
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Feb- 2017 -16 FebruaryRetailers
Brilliant Inc jewellery relocates to larger Chelsea store
Jewellery brand Brilliant Inc has relocated to a larger store in London’s affluent Chelsea area. Officially launched on Friday February 10, the 953 sq ft store on the famous King’s Road offers a range of fine jewellery and ethically produced simulated diamonds, as well as a bridal room and private…
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Dec- 2016 -5 DecemberAuctions
14-carat Kashmir sapphire fetches £1.38m at auction
An “extremely rare” Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring has gone under the hammer for £1.38m. The 14.13-carat stone was the subject to “fierce bidding” at the Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London on Sunday 4 December, selling for more than its pre-sale estimate of £600,000 to £800,000. Jean Ghika, head of…
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2 DecemberRetailers
Allum & Sidaway opens Salisbury flagship store
Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has opened a new flagship store in Salisbury city centre. Having been in Salisbury for over 40 years, Allum & Sidaway’s new store is located in a grade II-listed building and spread across two floors. Across two floors, it will showcase fine jewellery, a brand…
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Nov- 2016 -16 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Hatton Garden BID launches area’s first ‘Christmas gift guide’
The Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID) has launched the jewellery quarter’s first Christmas gift guide, in a bid to capitalise on festive spending. Created to promote Hatton Garden and its fine jewellery offering, the guide will showcase over 50 pieces of jewellery including precious designs, bespoke pieces and luxury…
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9 NovemberAuctions
‘Extremely rare’ Kashmir sapphire to headline Bonhams’ auction
A collection of diamonds and gemstones – including a 14-carat Kashmir sapphire – will headline the final Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale of the year on Sunday 4 December. The “extremely rare” Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring, weighing 14.3-carats, is cushion-shaped with no indications of heating and has been estimated to…
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Oct- 2016 -25 OctoberQ&A Sessions
COMPANY Q&A: Gemmics
Gemmics specialises in the professional design and production of ceramic jewels, drawing on the inspiration from China’s 5,000 years of ceramic culture. The company uses a unique technique of microcrystalline zirconium nano-technology to increase the strength of the ceramics to a level equal to diamonds, making this traditional fragile much…
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4 OctoberEvents
NAJ unveils awards shortlist
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate the contribution of itsmembers to the jewellery industry. New to awards this year is the category ‘Workshop Employee of the Year’, which aims to recognise the importance of specialist skills in the industry and…
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Sep- 2016 -21 SeptemberDesigners
Tessa Packard launches new collection
Jewellery brand Tessa Packard has announced the launch of its new fine jewellery collection, ‘For King & Country’. It is inspired by the Golden Age of Discovery – the period in history between the 15th and 18th Centuries, which is renowned for its exploration, sea voyages and adventures in the…
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Aug- 2016 -1 AugustQ&A Sessions
Q&A SESSION: Simon Johnson, National Association of Jewellers
The National Association of Jewellers recently announced that Simon Johnson, owner of Marmalade Fine Jewellery, has been named chairman. TOM DAVIS sat down with him to find out about the new role and what his plans are for the future of the UK’s newly merged trade body. For the…
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