Laings

Laings is one of the UK’s most established and respected jewellers, with a rich heritage and a strong presence across multiple cities. As a leading retailer of luxury watches and fine jewellery, Laings plays a significant role in shaping consumer trends and influencing the wider trade. Jewellery Focus reports on Laings’ latest developments, including store openings, refurbishments, leadership changes, brand partnerships, and strategic initiatives. Our coverage provides valuable insights for trade professionals tracking major players and understanding their impact on the UK jewellery market.

Jan- 2022 -

26 January

Retailers

Patrick Dunne

Laings unveils first mono-brand showroom in Cardiff

Laings has announced plans to open a new 838sq ft mono-brand Omega showroom at St David’s Cardiff. As Laings’ first mono-brand showroom, this is the latest investment for the family business as it continues to build on its legacy as a leading destination for luxury jewellery. The company has said…
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Dec- 2021 -

1 December

Retailers

Hemma Visavadia

Laings unveils new fine jewellery and diamonds collection

Laings has unveiled a new fine jewellery and diamonds collection which includes “one-of-a-kind” pieces, designs and gemstones. Amongst the handcrafted pieces are an 18ct white gold diamond necklet with 37 pear cut diamonds (£78,200), 18ct art-deco inspired emerald and diamond ring (£27,900) and 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond oval…
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Oct- 2021 -

15 October

Retailers

Jaskeet Briah

Laings unveil £3m Cardiff showroom transformation

Laings is set to unveil its £3m “new-look showroom” at Cardiff’s St David’s on Saturday 16 October, following its official relaunch. The expansion project has seen the existing showroom more than treble in size to 4,735sq ft, and it features dedicated diamond and jewellery areas. The showroom will reportedly provide…
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8 October

Retailers

Hemma Visavadia

Laings to launch Fabergé at showrooms and online

Laings has welcomed luxury maison, Fabergé, to its showrooms in Edinburgh and Cardiff, alongside its online store. Fabergé has provided jewels and Imperial Eggs since it was founded in 1842. The jeweller will launch Fabergé with an array of other collections including Heritage, Colours of Love and Essence, a selection…
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1 October

Retailers

Hemma Visavadia

Laings establishes a board of directors

Laings has announced that it has made the decision to establish a formal board of directors, who will be responsible for the running of the organisation. The decision to restructure at a senior management level came after the introduction of additional departments, alongside the announcement of its £10m retail expansion…
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Sep- 2021 -

20 September

Retailers

Lewis Catchpole

Laings to open new Cardiff showroom

Laings has revealed it is set to open a new showroom in Cardiff at the St David’s Centre set to be unveiled next month. The expansion of Laings Cardiff will see the showroom treble in size. According to Laings, this is the first in a series of “ambitious plans” to…
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Jun- 2021 -

21 June

Retailers

Harry Deacon

Laings reveals £10m investment plan

Laings, an independent jewellery business, has announced a £10m two-year expansion plan to strengthen the group’s presence across the UK. The funds will be used for a number of projects, including the transformation of Laings’ showrooms and workshops in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton, and Cardiff. Moreover, the company revealed that it…
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Feb- 2021 -

16 February

Retailers

Heather Sandlin

Laings donates £5,000 to BHF

Luxury jewellers, Laings, has announced that it has donated £5,000 to the British Heart Foundation (BHF) to help them to continue their work through the pandemic. The jewellers previously ran a campaign entitled A Gift from the Heart, to raise awareness of the work that the BHF are doing before…
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Sep- 2020 -

24 September

Retailers

Heather Sandlin

Laings launches autumn campaign

Laings has announced the launch of its 2020 autumn campaign across UK stores and online. The latest campaign is “filled with the luxurious feel of the autumn months”, according to the retailer. The group added that the new campaign, which highlights diamond jewellery as well as complementing wristwatches, explores the…
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Aug- 2020 -

19 August

E-Commerce

Heather Sandlin

Laings launches new social platform

Laings has announced the launch of a new social platform, Laings Watches, in a bid to “keep audiences connected to a world of luxury watchmaking”. The Instagram-based community is a place for “enthusiasts to engage with inspiring and informative content”, according to the jeweller. The @LaingsWatches platform will showcase a…
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