Japan
Japan holds a unique place in the global jewellery trade, known for its meticulous craftsmanship, innovative design aesthetics, and growing market for both luxury and fashion jewellery. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, Japan offers opportunities in export, collaboration, and inspiration drawn from its blend of tradition and modernity. Jewellery Focus covers Japan’s influence on the trade, reporting on market trends, supplier developments, and design innovations relevant to UK professionals seeking to engage with this dynamic region.
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Nov- 2023 -13 NovemberRetailers
Tiffany and Arsham Studio to launch new Pokémon capsule collection
Tiffany and Co. is set to launch its new Pokémon capsule collection in collaboration with contemporary artist Daniel Arsham and entertainment franchise Pokémon. The new collection is designed in Arsham’s “Future Relics” aesthetic, where he reimagines everyday objects as archaeological discoveries from an “imagined future”. It is also inspired by…
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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberRetailers
LVMH sees jewellery and watch revenues rise to €7.95bn
Luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has posted reported revenues of €7.95bn (£6.87bn) for its jewellery and watches category, up 3% YoY, over the 9 months to 30 September. According to LVMH, the increase in sales was driven by the successful reopening of “The Landmark ”, in New…
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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 – the only difference is how they originate. They are made…
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Jul- 2023 -18 JulyRetailers
Richemont’s jewellery maisons’ sales rise to 24%
Richemont’s three jewellery maisons’ – Buccellati, Cartier and Van Cleef and Arpels have reported 24% increase in sales in FY23, according to its trading update for its first quarter ended 30 June 2023. According to the report, sales progressed in all channels and regions excluding the Americas where sales were…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberDesigners
LVMH revenues hit €7.57bn in H1
LVMH has announced revenue growth of 23% for its Watches and Jewellery business group in the first nine months of 2022 (H1), up from €6bn (£5.39bn) to €7.57bn (£6.6bn) year-on-year. Tiffany and Co. sales were driven by “strong” momentum in the United States, and its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition at…
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Sep- 2022 -16 SeptemberEvents
IEG, Vicenzaoro September: 20% more foreign visits than in 2019
Vicenzaoro September closes its 2022 edition by recovering and surpassing pre-pandemic results. The overall number of visits was up 10% compared to 2019 with an explosion of foreign attendances showing an increase of 20%. Over half of the total attendance was international (51%), rom 124 countries worldwide. To date, total…
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9 SeptemberEconomy
Platinum jewellery sales continue global recovery
Platinum jewellery sales have continued to recover in the key markets of India, Japan and the United States in the second quarter of 2022, despite the lingering effects of the pandemic and rising inflation, according to the latest platinum jewellery business review Q2 2022. In part, it reports that the…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyFeatures
JGW Singapore attracting big-name exhibitors
Some of the world’s biggest jewellery and gemstone companies are taking part in Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW), previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from 27 to 30 September in Halls 3 to 6 of the Singapore EXPO. The fair will present the newest products…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneProduct Launches
Tasaki unveils news Danger collection
Japanese jewellery maison, Tasaki, has released its new pearl and diamond Danger collection which comprises over 30 pieces of chokers, necklaces, earrings, ear cuffs and rings. The ‘danger’ series includes a pearl necklace available in two forms – a long length necklace and a choker, both with danger’s thorn motif…
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27 JuneCurrent Affairs
UK sanctions Russian gold exports
New exports of Russian gold will no longer be allowed to enter the UK, Canada, US and Japan due to new measures announced at the G7 Summit yesterday (26 June), in a bid to ramp up the pressure on Putin amid his attack on Ukraine. Gold is reportedly Russia’s biggest…
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