Leeds
Leeds is a thriving centre for the jewellery trade in the UK, home to a dynamic mix of independent jewellers, retail chains, designers, and suppliers. As one of the North’s key commercial hubs, it reflects broader industry trends while offering unique regional insights. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of Leeds’ jewellery sector, including store openings, business growth, local market trends, and initiatives shaping the city’s role in the industry. Our reporting helps trade professionals identify opportunities and stay informed on developments in this vibrant market.
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryRetailers
Christie’s presents first online showcase of 2022
Christie’s has announced it will present its online showcase sale,” jewel’s online”, from 24 Januray to February 9, its first jewellery auction of 2022. The sale features a curated assemblage of fine jewellery ranging from antique through contemporary jewels to white diamonds and coloured stones, as well as jewelled objects…
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24 JanuaryRetailers
Berry’s to launch new collection for 125th anniversary
Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, has announced it will launch an exclusive jewellery collection in the spring to celebrate its 125th year in the business in 2022. In addition to the collection, the jewellers will also launch a number of store openings, events and partnerships, as well as in-store activations across the…
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Dec- 2021 -20 DecemberRetailers
Berry’s sees engagement ring sales soar 29%
Berry’s has unveiled that sales have continued to spike in the lead up to the festive season with around 29% more engagement rings sold than last year. While shapes like emerald and oval cut diamonds are showing a “huge vogue”, Berry’s stated that overall, the round brilliant cut has proven…
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16 DecemberRetailers
Berry’s to open third York store
Berry’s, a luxury jewellery specialist, has announced the opening of a new premises on York’s Stonegate next spring, marking the company’s third store on the street and in the city of York. The new premises will cover a total of 70 square metres of retail space, alongside the two current…
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7 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom in Leeds
Goldsmiths has announced the opening of its latest showroom concept at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. The new showroom comprises a new interior concept, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands, including Roberto Coin, Kiki McDonough, Gucci and Jenny Packham, along with an exclusive…
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberRetailers
Austen and Blake opens London flagship store
Austen and Blake has announced the opening of its new London store alongside the creation of six new jobs. Established in 2012, the company will be joining London’s jewellery quarter at 8 Greville St, London, in the district of Hatton Garden. This will be the engagement ring specialist’s first store…
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Jul- 2021 -27 JulyRetailers
Boodles to launch Victoria Leeds site
Boodles, the luxury family-owned jewellers, is set to launch a Victoria Quarter store at Hammerson’s flagship Victoria Leeds shopping area. Due to open later this year, the shop will span 4,500 sq ft, while joining a number of luxury brands at the centre, including Louis Vuitton and Mulberry. The site…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Berry’s FY20 turnover hits £34.6m
Berry’s Jewellers, the trading name of Berens and Company, saw turnover increase 3.3% year-on-year to £34.6m for FY20. The group’s operating profit also grew in the year ended 30 June 2020, rising from £4.1m in FY19 to £4.2m the following year. Net cash at the jewellery and Swiss watches provider…
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May- 2021 -27 MayTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Company names Dame Lynne Brindley as prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Dame Lynne Brindley will succeed Richard Fox as prime warden. In the role, Brindley will be responsible for improving access to the company’s collection and archives through digital strategy, addressing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and inspiring future generations into a career in the industry.…
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Oct- 2020 -12 OctoberCoronavirus
PM unveils three-tiered lockdown system
Prime minister Boris Johnson this afternoon announced a new three-tier lockdown system that will see some hospitality businesses in the North-West forced to close from Wednesday. Under the new system, different rules for regions will be classified as being on ‘medium’, ‘high’ or ‘very high’ alert depending on the rate…
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