Kent
Kent is a dynamic region for the UK jewellery trade, offering a mix of local artisan makers, independent jewellers and retail outlets supported by strong commuter and tourist traffic. Its proximity to London and continental Europe gives it strategic value for sourcing, training events, and sustainable supply-chain links, including access to regional gemstone fairs and manufacturer networks. Jewellery Focus delivers trade-led coverage of Kent’s jewellery sector, spotlighting store openings and refurbishments, market performance in town centres, local trade shows, and collaboration opportunities with hospitality and cultural venues. Our reporting equips jewellers, designers, suppliers, and wholesalers operating in Kent—and those targeting its consumer base—with practical insights on recruitment, retail strategy, sourcing partnerships, and regional growth.
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Jun- 2025 -12 JuneRetailers
Jewells to open seven new stores across UK
Brett Blundy-backed premium jewellery brand Jewells is opening seven stores across the United Kingdom amid plans to expand under the Lovisa group. Jewells has selected locations in major shopping centres including Westfield London; Bluewater, Kent; Lakeside, Essex; Churchill Square, Brighton; The Oracle, Reading; Eldon Square, Newcastle and Westquay, Southampton. Each…
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May- 2025 -19 MayAuctions
Pocahontas descendant’s historic necklace to go under the hammer
A historic necklace with a direct link to real-life Native American figure, Pocahontas, who was also known as Rebecca Rolfe (1596-1617) is set to go under the hammer at Olympia Auctions in the UK. The necklace belonged to Dorothy Neville-Rolfe (1904–1976), a direct descendant of Pocohontas, which means ‘playful one’…
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Feb- 2025 -7 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers to sponsor Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball
Berry’s Jewellers has agreed to be the headline sponsor for the Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball in March 2024. As a main sponsor, the Newcastle branch of Berry’s Jewellers has donated the main prize for the raffle by gifting the hospice an 18ct White Gold Baguette and Round…
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Jan- 2025 -14 JanuaryManufacturers
HS Walsh and Sons awarded Royal Warrant
HS Walsh and Sons, a supplier of horological tools and equipment, has been awarded a Royal Warrant. The business was first granted a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II in 2016 which was renewed in 2021. With the ascendance of King Charles III the company sought to obtain his appointment…
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Nov- 2024 -12 NovemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks opens first Tudor watch boutique in Kent
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has partnered with luxury Swiss watch brand Tudor to open the only Tudor boutique in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The brand-new Tudor watch boutique, which adjoins the existing Beaverbrooks store, officially opened its doors on Friday 8 November. It is the retailer’s…
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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils latest showroom in Bluewater
Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Bluewater Shopping Centre in Kent. Bluewater is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe. The new Goldsmiths showroom includes a line-up of fine-jewellery brands, with dedicated areas for TAG Heuer and Tudor. Craig Bolton, president, said: “This is a…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustProduct Launches
Tatty Devine launches AW21 ‘I’m only dreaming’ collection
London-based jewellery company Tatty Devine has launched its new AW21 “I’m only dreaming” collection both online and at its Covent Garden shop today (26 August 2021). Designed by Harriet Vine, creative director at the firm, the pieces have been handmade in small batches by an all-female team in Kent. Priced…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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Jul- 2020 -6 JulyRetailers
Shopping centre footfall to suffer, study suggests
Half of all Brits are unlikely to step foot in a shopping centre for at least three months according to new research. New research reveals Brits are put off shopping by overcrowding (66%), long queues (55%) and the worry about social distancing (54%) since shops have begun reopening after lockdown.…
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Feb- 2020 -10 FebruaryCrime
Whitstable jewellers raided by thieves
Jewellery worth thousands of pounds has been stolen from a jewellers in Whitstable, Kent. According to Kent Police, Reppin and Jones was targeted by thieves between 3:30am and 4:00am on Sunday morning. “Considerable” damage was caused to the building, and a series of rings were stolen in the raid. In…
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