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 Franceโs role in the trade, including insights into French brands, supply chain connections, and design innovations that impact the UK market.
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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneEvents
Joanna Lumley accepts Jeremy France brooch to celebrate Gurkha anniversary
Jeremy France Jewellers has presented actress Joanna Lumley with a bespoke brooch to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the United Kingdomโs Brigade of Gurkhas.ย Staff from the store, including owner Jeremy France, attended a black tie evening at Her Majestyโs Palace and Fortress of London where France presented the brooch…
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22 JuneUncategorized
Swiss watch exports down in May
Swiss watch exports were down in May as their value decreased by 8.9%, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH).ย Valued at 1.7bn (ยฃ1.67bn) swiss francs, FH said that two fewer working days than in the same month last year and a fall of…
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1 JuneCurrent Affairs
‘Tax freedom day’ falls on 31st May
This yearโs Tax Freedom Day, the day when Britons stop working to pay their taxes and start earning for themselves, falls on 31st May, according to Adam Smith Institute calculations. The Institute estimates that Britons will work 150 days this year solely to pay their taxes. This is one day…
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Dec- 2014 -9 DecemberEconomy
UK to become largest luxury goods market in Europe by 2018
Luxury Goods retailing in Europe is forecast to reach $150bn (ยฃ96bn) by 2018, with the UK set to overtake France and Italy to become to become the leading luxury shopping market by 2018.ย This is according to forecasts from retail research agency Conlumino, which says that jewellery and watches is…
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8 DecemberWatch Focus
Tag Heuer regains RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that watch brand Tag Heuer has achieved re-certification by meeting the ethical, social and environmental standards, established by the RJC.ย Ashish Deo, RJCโs CEO, said: โRJC congratulates Tag Heuer on achieving Re-Certification. Tag Heuer were first certified in 2011. After a Member has…
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Apr- 2014 -29 AprilEditor's Blog
Another trade show on the continent? Sounds good to me…
There’s no arguing with the notion that a busy trade show means its appertaining sector is buoyant. That’s why the inaugural Jewellery & Gem Fair Europe, organised by UBM Asia, spells good news for the industry as a whole. After the show closed, the organisersย excitedly trotted out a press release…
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25 AprilInternational
Gecko triumphant at BaselWorld
UK-based jewellery supplier Gecko Jewellery has reported positive results from BaselWorld, having established new contacts worldwide. The company, which distributes D for Diamond, Fiorelli and Fred Bennett in the UK, had intended to increase its international presence at the show and says it has succeeded in doing so, gaining 60…
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Mar- 2014 -28 MarchInternational
Gecko increases international presence with return to Basel
Jewellery manufacturer Gecko is looking to increase its international presence having returned to BaselWorld for the first time in several years.Part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group, Gecko is showcasing alongside Domino at Basel, with collections from Fiorelli Costume and Fiorelli Silver, Fred Bennett and D for Diamond. Childrenโs range,…
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May- 2013 -9 MayEvents
Domino hails successful new Basel stand
Domino has described its new stand design at trade show Baselworld as having โcertainly paid dividendsโ.
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Jan- 2013 -30 JanuaryManufacturers
Festina announces partnership with cycling team
Festina has proudly announced its partnership with the British Rapha Condor JLT Pro Cycling team.
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