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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Oct- 2016 -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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Jul- 2016 -18 JulyRetailers
Argos to sell Fairtrade wedding bands
Argos has become one of the first major high street brands to sell Fairtrade gold wedding bands, which it will offer across stores nationwide. The new line of wedding bands will be available in four different styles and went on sale on Saturday, 16 July. A number of additional styles…
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Jun- 2016 -23 JuneDesigners
Millennials to drive jewellery trends in 2017
Millennials and the merging of polarities – the attraction of complementary opposites – is driving jewellery trends for 2017. In its latest Gem Visions Trend Directions 2017, Swarovski claims that millennials are driving jewellery trends through their philosophy of merging polarities, such as art vs science, natural vs manmade, young…
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9 JuneTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints new chairman and vice-chairman
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of a new chairman and vice-chairman. Simon Johnson, owner of Marmalade Fine Jewellery, was confirmed as the NAJ’s chairman at the organisation’s annual general meeting yesterday evening (Wednesday, 8 June) while Harriet Kelsall, of eponymous jewellery brand Harriet Kelsall Bespoke…
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May- 2016 -19 MayRetailers
Mappin & Webb to rebrand following “significant investment”
Fine jewellery retailer Mappin & Webb is set to undergo a re-brand this summer following “significant” investment from parent group Aurum Holdings. The 240-year-old brand will re-launch in June, with a high-profile marketing campaign, new-look stores and a highlighted product range to highlight its positioning to a broader and younger…
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Apr- 2016 -29 AprilRetailers
Allum & Sidaway appoints new jewellery design director
Jewellery retailer Allum & Sidaway has announced the appointment of Ivonna Poplanska as its new jewellery design director. A multi-award winning designer, Poplanska has had a 10-year career working on numerous bespoke commissions including the creation of the ‘The Eternal Dove’ brooch for Queen Elizabeth II, which was presented in…
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21 AprilAuctions
Diamond and sapphire prices soar for Bonhams
Sapphire and diamond jewellery designs achieved top prices when they went under the the hammer at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London yesterday. Bidders in the New Bond Street saleroom, online and on the telephones, competed for 129 lots at the auction on Wednesday, 20 April, which achieved £4.98m with…
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15 AprilRetailers
Tustains Jewellers set to undergo ‘major refurbishment’
Warwickshire jewellers Tustains has announced plans to triple the size of its showroom as part of a “major investment” planned for the summer. The firm, which has been based in Leamington for more than 120 years, will undergo a significant expansion this year in a move which is expected to…
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