Glasgow
Glasgow is a thriving centre for jewellery trade in Scotland, blending historic craftsmanship with a growing network of independent jewellers, designer collectives, and high-street brands. Known for its strong local consumer base and vibrant events scene, the city offers diverse commercial opportunities in both bespoke and everyday jewellery markets. JewelleryโฏFocus reports on Glasgowโs industry landscape, covering new store openings and refurbishments, regional trade exhibitions, design talent showcases, workshop collaborations, and evolving consumer trends. Our trade-led coverage helps retailers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers understand Glasgowโs market dynamics, sourcing ecosystems, and partnership opportunitiesโempowering strategic growth in Scotlandโs jewellery heartland.
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Nov- 2019 -1 NovemberRetailers
Tom Coll Jewellery unveils refurbished showroom amid 35th anniversary
A Scottish family owned jewellery businesses has given its showroom a โmajor makeoverโ to mark the 35th anniversary of its opening. The Tom Coll Jewellery family firm is celebrating its milestone birthday with a refurbishment of its fourth floor showroom and workshop premises in Glasgowโs Argyll Arcade Chambers which is…
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Aug- 2019 -28 AugustAppointments
Jonathan Payne Joins Hamilton & Inches as managing director
Edinburgh based jewellers and Royal Warrant holders Hamilton and Inches has announced Jonathan Payne as its new managing director to support Victoria Houghton, CEO, and the rest of the team. Payne will bring his luxury retail management expertise he gained from his previous roles to Hamilton and Inches as it…
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Jun- 2019 -26 JuneEvents
IJL announces Bright Young Gems 2019 winners
International Jewellery London (IJL) , the jewellery trade show, has announced announce the four winning designers of Bright Young Gems 2019; Isla Gilham, Eloise Kramer, Lingjun Sun, Wen-Ju Tseng. Now in its 14th year, IJLโs Bright Young Gems project selects talented designers who are recent graduates or current students of…
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3 JuneRetailers
McKellars Jewellers wins at Lanarkshire Business Awards
McKellars Jewellers has won at the Lanarkshire Business Awards, winning both Best Specialised Retailer for South Lanarkshire and Best Gift Shop in Lanarkshire. The jeweller said it was โluckyโ to be nominated for both categories, and was then entered into the grand final of Scotlands Business Awards which was held…
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May- 2019 -15 MayEvents
Exhibitors announced for Elements 2019 event
Exhibitors have been announced for the Elements 2019 event, Scotlandโs festival showcase for gold, silver and jewellery. Some 50 highly skilled designers and makers, half from Scotland and the others from elsewhere in the UK, have been selected to take part in the โprestigiousโ Edinburgh event. A selection of the…
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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilRetailers
Diamond Heaven opens fifth store
Bespoke Jewellers Diamond Heaven has opened its fifth store located at Cardiffโs St. Davidโs shopping centre. The jewellery brand already has existing showrooms in both Manchester and Londonโs Hatton Garden, as well as Birminghamโs Jewellery Quarter and Glasgow. Established in 2004, Diamond Heaven provides high end bespoke diamond jewellery including…
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Dec- 2018 -19 DecemberRetailers
Chisholm Hunter expands its retail portfolio
Jeweller and diamond retailer Chisholm Hunter has further expanded its retail portfolio with the opening of a Glasgow flagship watch boutique as well as a new store in Bluewater shopping centre. Chisholm Hunter invested ยฃ1.5m investment into the new Bluewater store which has seen the jeweller double its space within…
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Oct- 2018 -3 OctoberUncategorized
Three-Minute Interview: PH Wedding Rings
Describe yourself in three words? Passionate, positive and compassionate When you were at school, what did you want to be and why? I went to school in Glasgow in the mid-60s and 70s. The uniqueness of the people and its surroundings influenced my upbringing. As a youngster I wanted to…
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Sep- 2018 -19 SeptemberFeatures
The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
Itโs funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think itโs mutual respect of the differences between generations, whereas we expect our parents to be as cool as us. We wish dad would dance and listen to Radio 1 not 2. So…
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Aug- 2018 -7 AugustRetailers
Laings flagship Glasgow store unveils renovations
Luxury jewellers, Laings has unveiled the results of its recently renovated flagship store in Glasgow. Laings currently has seven stores in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton.The Glasgow store is located at the Argyll Arcade which is also home to over 30 jewellers. Laings said the renovation, which will help it…
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