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. Jewellery Focus reports on Glasgow’s 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 Glasgow’s market dynamics, sourcing ecosystems, and partnership opportunities—empowering strategic growth in Scotland’s jewellery heartland.

Feb- 2016 -

17 February

Current Affairs

Tom Davis

First safe deposit box service launches in Scotland

Scotland’s first independent safe deposit box service has launched in Glasgow following an investment of more than £1m. Based in the city’s southside, Glasgow Vaults claims it has been introduced in response “to the major banks withdrawing the service that safeguards people’s valuable possessions”. The venture is being led by…
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Jan- 2016 -

13 January

Retailers

Tom Davis

Rox closes Silverburn store

Scottish jeweller Rox has announced the closure of its store in Silverburn shopping centre, Glasgow, after eight years of trading. In a statement the company said: “Unfortunately, we have outgrown our tiny, little boutique in the mall. As one of the founding boutiques, we’ve enjoyed great success at Silverburn as…
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Nov- 2015 -

4 November

Retailers

Tom Davis

Pre-tax profits up 29.6% for Chisholm Hunter

Scottish jeweller Chisholm Hunter has reported a rise in pre-tax profits of 29.6%, according to its latest financial update. In its full-year financial update ending March 2015, Chisholm Hunter reported that pre-tax profits rose from £2.7m in the previous year to £3.5m in 2015. Revenue stood at £29.6m during the…
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Jul- 2015 -

23 July

Crime

Tom Davis

Thieves rob jewellers in Scotland

Thieves have made off with thousands of pounds worth of rings after robbing a jewellery store in Moffat, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The incident took place on Wednesday, July 22, at around 12:45pm, when two men entered Gemini Jewellers in the town centre and stole a “significant quantity” of rings…
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20 July

Appointments

Michael Northcott

Endless appoints new Scotland sales agent

Charm bracelet jewellery brand, Endless Jewelry, has welcomed a new agent to its team focusing on the Scottish market. Bill Waugh, who brings almost four decades of sales experience in the UK trade to the brand, started his role as agent for Scotland on July 1. Waugh started his career in sales…
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Jun- 2015 -

16 June

Crime

Tom Davis

Gang admit £230,000 armed jewellery store raid

Three men have admitted carrying out a £230,000 armed robbery on a jewellers at the Argyll Arcade in Glasgow last year. Jason Yendall, 29, Aaron Brannan, 24, and Jason Britton,23, pleaded guilty to the armed raid on the jewellery retailer Rox in the Argyll Arcade. In total, 21 watches were…
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May- 2015 -

21 May

Designers

Michael Northcott

GVUK launches new trade website

GVUK Design has announced the launch of a brand new web site. The site features a direct free signup link to upcoming technology events, including ‘The tools for a new generation of jewellers’ in Glasgow on 10th June and London 17th June. The event will be hosted by EnvisionTEC, Rofin, Indutherm, Lampert, Gemvision and…
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Dec- 2014 -

8 December

Retailers

Tom Davis

Chisholm Hunter opens fourth store in 2014

Jeweller Chisholm Hunter has opened its second Edinburgh store, located in the city’s Gyle Shopping Centre. The opening marks the retailer’s fourth new store opening of 2014, including its Bromley store which opened in October and two other stores located in Kingston-upon-Thames and Glasgow. The shop has created 10 new…
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Sep- 2014 -

30 September

Editor's Blog

Michael Northcott

The Argyll Arcade robbery is a stark reminder that security is key

It was rather disturbing to see in the mainstream news this week that Glasgow’s iconic Argyll Arcade – populated with a string of quality jewellers – had been targeted by armed men wielding axes. It was worse to discover that their haul totalled some £250,000 worth of watches. Images circulating…
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25 September

Current Affairs

Michael Northcott

Armed robbery worth £250,000 in Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade

An armed robbery in which four masked men wielding axes raided Glasgow’s Argyll Arcade has resulted in the loss of £250,000 worth of watches, it was revealed today. When the story first broke last week, it was not clear how much jewellery had been stolen, but according to a BBC…
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