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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Sep- 2015 -24 SeptemberEvents
Bonhams sells Hope Spinel for record ยฃ962,500
Auction house Bonhams has sold the rare British-owned gemstone – the Hope Spinel – for a record price of $30,000 (ยฃ19,600) per carat. The piece, which was sold at the companyโs Fine Jewellery sale in London today (September 24), was sold for a total of ยฃ962,500, beating the previous record…
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21 SeptemberAppointments
Bonhams appoints new international jewellery director
Auction house Bonhams has appointed of Daniel Struyf as its international jewellery director.ย Struyfโs role will see him working directly with Bonhamsโ global CEO and global head of jewellery, Matthew Girling, with one of his key tasks to further expand the companyโs market share in the jewellery sector. He will…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Rare British-owned gemstone to be sold by Bonhams
A rare British-owned gemstone is set to be offered on sale by auction house Bonhams for the first time in 98 years.ย The Hope Spinel was part of one of the worldโs greatest gem collections until its owner, London banker Henry Philip Hope, died in 1839. It has not been…
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Aug- 2015 -17 AugustQ&A Sessions
INTERVIEW: Scott Thompson, Carat*
Luxury fashion jewellery brand Carat* spent the latter half of 2014 expanding its footprint both in the UK and overseas. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught up with founder and CEO, Scottย Thompson. Give us a 60-second roundup of whatโs been going on in the last 12 months Weโve expanded our footprint in Hong…
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Jun- 2015 -29 JuneDesigners
JewelStreet to axe 120 brands in upmarket push
JewelStreet today confirmed that it is to remove over 120 of its designers and brands as it prepares to reposition the business as an international, luxury jewellery destination. The online jewellery marketplace said the move was a โnecessary stepโ in its strategy to โbecome the premier jewellery website for the…
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Apr- 2015 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’
Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this yearโs must-have gems, according to Bonhams.ย The auction house said that this demand was thanks to their being sported by A-list celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Beyonce, Naomi Watts, Rosamund Pike and Mila Kunis. Jean Ghika, head of…
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Mar- 2015 -23 MarchAppointments
Bonhams boosts global jewellery team
International auction house Bonhams has made four new appointments on its global jewellery team.ย The auction house said the appointments are the result of its continued business success in fine jewellery and part of the companyโs strategic plan to further strengthen its business in London, New York, Hong Kong and…
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10 MarchEvents
Jeweller scoops prize at Heart of Manchester Retail Awards
Manchester-based Christopher James Jewellers has picked up the Retail Team of the Year gong at the inaugural Heart of Manchester Retail Awards. The awards were created to celebrate Manchesterโs retail environment including the cityโs mix of high street stores, department stores, luxury and independent stores. A statement from Heart of…
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Feb- 2015 -16 FebruaryEvents
London Diamond Bourse to host open day
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day, taking place on Monday, February 23. In a statement, the bourse said: “The open day ย will provide a great opportunity for visitors to discover new suppliers, network or simply to…
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Dec- 2014 -18 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Coloured stones in high demand, says Bonhams
Following its fine jewellery auction, Bonhams has reported that coloured stones, notably rubies and sapphires, are experiencing high demand and performing better than expected.ย At the auction, a pair of Cartier Art Deco ruby and diamond clip brooches, circa 1930, smashed its pre-sale estimate of ยฃ80,000 to ยฃ120,000, selling for…
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