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 trends—whether in precious metals, gemstones, or brand development—is 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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Jul- 2023 -11 JulyRetailers
Laings starts recruitment drive for relocated showroom
Independent jewellers Laings has announced that it is launching a recruitment drive ahead of the opening of its relocated showroom in Southampton. The retailer is looking for at least 10 talented individuals to join the team at the new 9,000 sq ft showroom. The new recruits will join a wider…
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6 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu to open three new stores amid period of strong growth
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu plans for three stores to open in the UK and US across Q2 and Q3, following a year of growth and seven store openings. The openings also come after Astrid and Miyu expanded into international territories opening its first store in the US in New…
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Jun- 2023 -28 JuneDesigners
Tiffany and Co receives SBTi approval on net-zero target
Tiffany and Co has become the first luxury jeweller to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) on its net-zero emissions target. This validation confirms that the targets Tiffany and Co has set to reach net-zero emissions by 2040 are based on the latest climate science. The company…
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7 JuneTrade Organisations
WFDB partners with and invests in Natural Diamond Council
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced a new partnership with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) to support the growth of the industry. The company has also made initial financial investment, the WFDB will work together with the NDC to identify ways in which the “values of natural…
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5 JuneRetailers
F.Hinds unveils refurbished Nuneaton store
Family owned and run jeweller, F.Hinds, has unveiled its newly refurbished Nuneaton store. F.Hinds first opened its doors in Nuneaton 36 years ago, in 1987. The new Nuneaton F.Hinds store refit features modernisation to match the current F.Hinds branding, new wall decoration, carpet, and a new seated area for serving…
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2 JuneRetailers
Laings jewellers opens new Tag Heuer boutique
Family-owned luxury jewellers, Laings, has announced the opening of a new Tag Heuer boutique on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The news comes after Laings announced that it is investing £5m in a new flagship store in Rowan House on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The new store, which will open later this year,…
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May- 2023 -24 MayDesigners
Orelia launches Luxe collection for SS23
Orelia has announced the launch of its new Spring/Summer collection entitled Luxe. Luxe is designed as a collection of “timeless must-have” investment pieces and the brand has introduced freshwater pearls to its pieces for the first time. Hero styles include stackable hoops in varying scales, a chain and pearl drop…
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12 MayRetailers
F.Hinds unveils refurbished Wrexham store
Family-owned and run jeweller F. Hinds has recently refurbished its Wrexham branch, located at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. F.Hinds, which has been a family business since it was established in 1856, first opened its doors in Wrexham 12 years ago and has since become a “well-loved” part of the…
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10 MayRetailers
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilManufacturers
Taylor and Hart raises £3.5m in funding
Digital-first bespoke jewellery business Taylor and Hart has raised £3.5m in funding from Virgin Money, Active Partners and private investment platform Seedrs. The investment will be used to support the business to further develop its state-of-the-art technology offering which ensures the authenticity of its gemstones as well as grow internationally…
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