France
France is a major influence on the global jewellery industry, home to luxury houses, skilled manufacturers, and leading trade events that shape international trends. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, France represents both a source of inspiration and a key trading partner, with opportunities in sourcing, collaboration, and market expansion. Jewellery Focus provides coverage of France’s role in the trade, including insights into French brands, supply chain connections, and design innovations that impact the UK market.
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Jul- 2025 -7 JulyDesigners
Chaumet unveils nature-inspired high jewellery collection
French jeweller Chaumet has launched its latest high jewellery collection, Jewels by Nature, at an event in Marbella, Spain. The collection comprises 54 pieces inspired by flora and fauna, reflecting the maison’s longstanding connection with the natural world. The unveiling took place at Villa El Bosque, where guests including actors…
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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneRetailers
My Jewellery partners with Freshstream to support international growth
Freshstream Investment Partners has announced a strategic partnership with Dutch jewellery and lifestyle brand My Jewellery to accelerate its international expansion. The investment will see Freshstream work alongside founder and chief executive Sharon Hilgers and chief financial and technology officer Vilmar Bliekendaal, who will continue to lead the business. My…
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Apr- 2025 -23 AprilRetailers
Tasaki opens permanent counter at Selfridges
Japanese jewellery maison Tasaki has announced the opening of its permanent counter at Selfridges’ Wonder Room in London. This new permanent presence at Selfridges follows the success of Tasaki’s 70th Anniversary Floating Shell Exhibition pop-up, which was held at the department store from November 2024 to February 2025. The Selfridges…
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11 AprilDesigners
Exclusive: Astrea London CEO takes full control in strategic buyout
Nathalie Morrison, CEO of Astrea London, has revealed that she has taken full control of the company after buying out her co-founder’s 50% shareholding. With full ownership now secured, Morrison is accelerating Astrea’s international expansion, building on its current boutiques at the 5-star Fairmont Hotel in Windsor Park and Villa…
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Mar- 2025 -11 MarchRetailers
Clarity and Success celebrates 30th anniversary
Clarity and Success, a provider of stock and business management to retail jewellers, is set to celebrate its 30th birthday in 2025. Originally founded in Germany in 1995, the company launched the first version of its software the following year, with a public exhibition debut in 1997 at the Inhorgenta…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Wolf CEO Simon Wolf on celebrating 190 years of the brand and the future of luxury storage
Luxury watch and jewellery box brand Wolf celebrated its 190th anniversary last year and in December was also awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. It all began when Wolf’s great-great-grandfather, Philipp Wolf I, who was a silversmith in Hanau, Germany, an area still renowned for silver and goldsmithing…
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Oct- 2024 -1 OctoberRetailers
Astrea launches Eternal and L’Amour collections
Astrea London has announced the launch of two new lab-grown diamond collections, Eternal and L’Amour. The Eternal Collection features different diamond pieces, including tennis bracelets, stud earrings, and eternity rings, designed for everyday style. Meanwhile, the L’Amour range boasts an exclusive offering of engagement rings and men’s jewellery. With their…
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Jul- 2024 -31 JulyTrade Organisations
Q2 gold jewellery consumption negatively impacted by record price
Record gold price took its toll on Q2 jewellery consumption as volumes fell 19% to a four-year low of 391 tonnes, according to the latest World Gold Council’s Gold Demand Trends report. In value, Q2 jewellery demand measured US$29bn (£22.5bn). That was 4% lower y/y as the sharp rise in…
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29 JulyDesigners
Boodles unveils the Monaco collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its latest line, the Monaco collection inspired by the race track set within the city of Monte Carlo. Lining the route, white round brilliant-cut diamonds and pink diamonds are set in 18-carat Single Mine Origin pink and white gold. At the heart of each…
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24 JulyDesigners
LVMH watches and jewellery arm sees profits and revenues fall in H1
LVMH’s jewellery and watches business has reported a 19% decline in profits from recurring operations to €877m (£736.6m) and a 3% fall in revenues to €5.15bn (£4.33bn) in the first half of 2024. According to LVMH, its profits were “heavily affected by exchange rate fluctuations”. Despite the drop in revenues…
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