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 Italyโs 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 Italyโs pivotal role in the global jewellery industry.
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May- 2024 -10 MayDesigners
Richemont acquires Italian brand Vhernier
Richemont has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 100% of Vhernier, the distinctive Italian jewellery Maison, in a private transaction. Founded in Valenza, Italy in 1984 and headquartered in Milan, Vhernier was acquired by the Traglio family in 2001. Vhernier is renowned for the โmodernโ aesthetic of…
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Mar- 2024 -22 MarchAppointments
Pandora appoints new GM for British Isles and new CCO
Pandora has announced the appointment of Sonia Lopez Delgado as new general manager of British Isles (BRIS) from 1 July, the company’s second largest cluster. She currently holds the position as general manager of the Northern Europe cluster (NOEU).ย She joined Pandora in 2018 and has extensive experience within sales,…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryRetailers
Loquet opens new flagship boutique
British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgraviaโs Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…
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Dec- 2023 -11 DecemberDesigners
Tabayer set to launch in Harrods
Tabayer has announced that it is set to be stocked on the 1st floor of Harrods in December. Founded in 2021 by Nigora Tokhtabayeva, Tabayer has fast evolved into a coveted fine jewellery brand. Over the last few months, celebrities such as Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meghan Markle,…
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberDesigners
Boodles unveils Florentine Dolce Vita collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its latest collection of rings, Florentine Dolce Vita. All of the designs in the collection have been inspired by the Dolce Vita era in the 1960s in Italy. Each ring is handcrafted with a combination of bright stones set in gold and coloured enamel…
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Sep- 2023 -13 SeptemberRetailers
Swarovski Created Diamonds collection launches globally
The Swarovski Created Diamonds collection is expanding globally to China, Italy, Korea, Japan, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, and the UAE, after its debut launch in the USA and Canada. Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds โ the only difference is how they originate. They are made…
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Jul- 2023 -12 JulyAppointments
Gabriel and Co. appoints new vice president
Fine jewellery leader, Gabriel and Co has announced that Elda Fistani has joined the team as vice president โ Retail. In her new role, Fistani will be responsible for growing retail partnerships within the US, Canada as well as internationally, driving revenue growth strategies, overseeing sales, and leading the companyโs…
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11 JulyDesigners
Repossi unveils Antifer 10th Anniversary collection
Repossi has created five new pieces and an exclusive set of high jewellery to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Antifer. According to Repossi, The Antifer collection draws its inspiration from contemporary art and architecture, both of which are โrooted in the houseโs genesโ. It features โminimalistโ, โradicalโ lines and โsharpโ…
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5 JulyDesigners
Chupi launches ‘Something Blue’ and ‘First Comes Love’ collections
Jewellery store Chupi has announced the launch of two new collections that include wedding, engagement, and promise rings. The โSomething Blueโ collection has been designed for wedding days while โFirst Comes Loveโ is an array of new engagement rings that add to its existing pieces. Chupi said the โSomething Blueโ…
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Mar- 2023 -28 MarchRetailers
Pandora appoints new chief of retail operations
Pandora has appointed Massimo Basei as the companyโs new chief of retail operations from 1 April 2023. Basei is promoted from general manager, Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa and will report to CEO Alexander Lacik and serve on Pandoraโs Executive Leadership Team. Pandora also announced that its nine market…
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