Investment
Investment is a crucial theme in the jewellery trade, influencing business growth, supply chain resilience, and consumer demand for high-value pieces. For UK jewellers, manufacturers, and distributors, understanding investment trendsโwhether in precious metals, gemstones, or brand developmentโis essential. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage of financial developments across the sector, including company funding, acquisitions, market analysis, and insights into consumer behaviour around jewellery as an investment asset. Our reporting supports professionals seeking to navigate the financial dynamics shaping the industry.
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Is it time for jewellers to invest in cryptocurrency?
In September, diamond jeweller Samer Halimeh made the decision to start trading with cryptocurrency. Also, digital cash brand Dash has partnered with the National Association of Jewellers to specifically target the UK market. This all begs the question: is it time for jewellers to invest in cryptocurrency? What is cryptocurrency?…
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22 DecemberFeatures
Amazon is coming Part II
And they never seem to stop. They just announced a $5 billion investment in a second headquarters in the US and to hire 50,000 people to high paying jobs. No other company has ever grown this fast. It is only a matter of time before they increase their selection of…
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8 DecemberDesigners
Tessa Packard launches London showroom
Contemporary fine jewellery designer Tessa Packard held on party on 6 December to launch her first London showroom. Located in Chelsea, the by-appointment-only showroom on Ives Street will offer clients a space to see Packardโs contemporary fine jewellery collections, and meet with the designer one-on-one to discuss bespoke commissions. The…
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Nov- 2017 -28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmithsโ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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22 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens doors at Westgate shopping centre
High street jeweller Goldsmiths has officially launched its brand new Oxford showroom at the new multi-million pound Westgate Shopping Centre. The store, located in the new retail and leisure destination in Oxford city centre, has opened following a ยฃ1.4m investment. The showroom is on the upper ground floor in the…
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Oct- 2017 -31 OctoberRetailers
LinkStreet attracts jewellery and fashion brands to โpop-up hubโ
Retail developer Hammerson has announced that LinkStreet in Birmingham has attracted a string of new pop-up shops as it continues to aim to be a hub for small, independent retailers. Summer & Silver, local jewellers currently based in Birminghamโs jewellery quarter, will be taking a unit until the end of…
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25 OctoberEditor's Blog
Fighting back against the algorithms
Now that the show season has cooled down, we head into the final quarter of the year, and begin gearing up for the Christmas sales period. The retail landscape remains challenging, but the UK economy continues to hold up in reasonable condition, and there are some significant reasons to be…
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23 OctoberBusinesses For Sale
D Fontaine & Co โ ยฃ124,999
Our client is generously offering to provide full training, to enable a smooth handover.ย The business has huge potential with room for franchise opportunity all over the UK, and any new owner could get their full investment back in less than 18 months. All fixtures and fittings are included in…
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12 OctoberEconomy
London top for diamond retail, says report
The Global Diamond Retail Market, new research conducted by diamond retailer Samer Halimeh NY revealed that London has become the โgo-toโ city for diamond retailing. The study also suggested that it was essential for luxury diamond retailers to have a shop or brand presence in the capital. The research was…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Taylor and Hart announce second round of investment
Taylor & Hart, London-based online retailer of bespoke diamond jewellery, has announced its return to Seedrs for its Series A funding. The aim of this round of investment is to ramp up global expansion after the brandโs initial success across Europe and the US. Since the companyโs first round on…
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