Italy
Italy is a global leader in jewellery design and manufacturing, renowned for its craftsmanship, innovation, and influence on international trends. For UK jewellers, wholesalers, and suppliers, Italian brands and manufacturers are key partners in sourcing high-quality pieces and staying ahead of style movements. Jewellery Focus covers Italy’s impact on the trade, reporting on Italian jewellery fairs, brand developments, supply chain connections, and design trends shaping UK market opportunities. Our insights help professionals understand and leverage Italy’s pivotal role in the global jewellery industry.
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilQ&A Sessions
BRAND Q&A: Anakao Jewellery
A new jewellery brand, Anakao, is named after a small fishing village in the south of Madagascar, which remains virtually untouched by modernity. For Vinay Soudakar and his wife, the website says, it holds a special place in their heart. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT spoke to Vinay to find out more about…
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7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Brand Q&A: Swatch
Calvin Klein Watches and Jewellery, part of the Swatch group of brands, enjoyed double-digit growth in the UK market last year. TOM DAVIS sat down with brand president, Laura Burdese, to learn about the brand’s UK footprint and its future expectations [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Give us a bit of…
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Mar- 2016 -14 MarchEvents
International Jewellery London to focus on Germany for 2016 show
The organisers of International Jewellery London (IJL) have name Germany as the the official ‘Market Focus’ for 2016. The Market Focus initiative was launched last year with a focus on Italy and a group of innovative Italian companies. It aims to facilitate links and boost trade between UK jewellery industry members…
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Jun- 2015 -22 JuneUncategorized
Swiss watch exports down in May
Swiss watch exports were down in May as their value decreased by 8.9%, according to new figures from the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry (FH). Valued at 1.7bn (£1.67bn) swiss francs, FH said that two fewer working days than in the same month last year and a fall of…
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9 JuneE-Commerce
Richemont invites LVMH and Kering to create new online store
The chairman and CEO of Richemont, Johann Rupert, has invited LVMH and Kering to create a new online luxury retail store to compete with Amazon. Speaking at the Financial Times Business of Luxury event in Monte Carlo, Rupert said that he had spoken to Bernard Arnault CEO at LVMH, which…
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Feb- 2015 -10 FebruaryEvents
IJL launches new market focus initiative
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced the launch of a new initiative – ‘the IJL Market Focus’ – aimed at creating global jewellery trade commercial and cultural partnerships. Italy has been chosen as the first Market Focus for 2015 with ‘In Stile Italiano a IJL’ showcasing a selection of Italian…
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Dec- 2014 -10 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Panama Diamond Exchange and Fiera di Vicena announce partnership
Fiera di Vicena, the Italian jewellery trade fair organiser, and the Panama Diamond Exchange (PDE), have partnered to organise events to help promote the trade in gemstones and jewellery in Latin America. The announcement follows the signing of a ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ (MOU) on Friday, December 5, which outlined the…
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9 DecemberEconomy
UK to become largest luxury goods market in Europe by 2018
Luxury Goods retailing in Europe is forecast to reach $150bn (£96bn) by 2018, with the UK set to overtake France and Italy to become to become the leading luxury shopping market by 2018. This is according to forecasts from retail research agency Conlumino, which says that jewellery and watches is…
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Jul- 2014 -10 JulyDesigners
Five winners of IJL ‘Editor’s Choice’ revealed
The winners of International Jewellery London’s (IJL) sixth Editor’s Choice competition were announced today. Claire Adler, Editor’s Choice judge, luxury brand consultant and Financial Times contributor, said she was impressed by the winning five. “IJL’s 2014 Editor’s Choice winners are a set of gifted, daring and ambitious jewellers,” she said. “A big thank you to all the entrants to Editor’s Choice this year who…
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Apr- 2014 -29 AprilEditor's Blog
Another trade show on the continent? Sounds good to me…
There’s no arguing with the notion that a busy trade show means its appertaining sector is buoyant. That’s why the inaugural Jewellery & Gem Fair Europe, organised by UBM Asia, spells good news for the industry as a whole. After the show closed, the organisers excitedly trotted out a press release…
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