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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Jan- 2019 -18 JanuaryFeatures
The history of marcasite jewellery
The effect of film and television on fashion trends is well documented, and the recent surge in popularity for marcasite is no exception. Many attribute its sales growth the two main points: ITVโs Downton Abbey has featured characters wearing marcasite jewellery as part of their signature look, and some key…
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7 JanuaryUncategorized
Three-Minute Interview: Chris Garland
Describe yourself in three words? Honest, passionate and hard-working. When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I didnโt know what I wanted to be at school but I loved maths, logic and rugby so when I was first introduced to computers – our maths…
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Dec- 2018 -10 DecemberFeatures
Lowe & Sons reopening – A grand return
โIt’s part of the local heritage, and when we closed down I was getting phone calls from Australia, America and France, from clients whose families have been dealing with us for over 100 years,โ says Kevin Parry, the newly reinstated part-time manager of the recently reopened Lowe & Sons jewellery…
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Oct- 2018 -29 OctoberUncategorized
Voice on the High Street: Jeremy France Jewellers
Name: Jeremy France, Jeremy France Jewellers Location: Winchester Year Established: 1990 Number of staff: 20 Website: www.jeremyfrancejewellers.co.uk Tell us about your business Since opening our doors in Winchester in 1990, we have offered a diverse selection of the finest jewellery, striving to not only meet our customers expectations but exceed…
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1 OctoberFeatures
Understanding goldโs volatility
As any company reliant on a handful of large customers knows well, exposure can kill. Having a large contract pulled after investing in people or kit is a painful – and sometimes catastrophic – bump in the road. But it is not always possible to avoid this scenario – you…
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Sep- 2018 -13 SeptemberBrand Profiles
BRAND PROFILE: Buckley London
Please give us a bit of background of the history of the company, who founded it, when, what is their career background? Since the inception of Buckley London in 1989, founder and owner Adrian Buckley has had one aim โ to design and manufacture the best quality fashion and costume…
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Jul- 2018 -25 JulyAdvice
Romancing diamonds and precious gems
Romancing jewellery is extremely important as it increases the desire to buy, which in turn leads to a faster close. It stops returns because a customer will use similar words when romancing it to their loved one. This increases the sentiment and that person would never think of bringing it…
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneProduct Launches
French Jewellers Jaubalet Paris expands presence to the UK
Independent French jewellers, Jaubalet Paris, has opened its first office within the UK. Based in London Mayfair, the new office is also the companyโs first venture outside of France. The firm was first launched in 2008 aiming to provide high end custom luxury jewellery inspired by French artistry. Jaubalet Paris…
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May- 2018 -31 MayEditor's Blog
High street health
Two interesting things struck me in our news coverage this month. First a new selling feature on photo-sharing social media app, Instagram, was ignored by more than 80% of retailers in its first week. A new โShoppingโ feature was rolled out to business accounts in the UK, as well as…
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16 MayAuctions
The Farnese Blue Diamond sold for $6.7m at auction
The Farnese Blue, a 6.16-carat pear-shaped dark grey-blue diamond which has passed through the hands of four European royal families, has been sold at auction for $6.7m (ยฃ4.9m) The diamond hit the public market for the first time in over 300 years and was sold after four minutes of bidding…
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