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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Oct- 2017 -27 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Watchfinder sponsors England for 2017 Rugby League World Cup
Pre-owned watch specialist Watchfinder has teamed up with England Rugby League to support the nation throughout its Rugby League World Cup 2017 campaign in Australia, New Zealand and Papua New Guinea. The Maidstone-based company’s logo will be displayed on the right sleeve of England players’ shirts for the upcoming tournament,…
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9 OctoberDesigners
ROX confirms Catherine Zoraida collaboration
Independent luxury jeweller ROX has announced a collaboration with jewellery designer Catherine Zoraida. It is the first time the Scottish luxury brand has collaborated with an established designer to create a capsule collection. Inspired by star sign constellations, the ROX x Catherine Zoraida collaboration kicks off with the Zodiac collection…
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Sep- 2017 -12 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
UK and US jewellery communities unite in support of refugees
Orkney jewellery designer Alison Moore is one of more than 100 jewellers from the UK and USA to donate work to a special Facebook auction in aid of refugees around the world. The Auction for Aid begins on Monday, 18 September, and runs until Sunday, 24 September. It follows a…
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Sep- 2016 -7 SeptemberRetailers
Watchfinder looking to expand following surge in sales
Pre-owned watch retailer, Watchfinder, is looking to expand after it announced that on average over 12 months it has both sold and purchased one watch every 30 minutes. In the last year Watchfinder has sold an average of 560 Rolex, 175 Omega and 126 Tag Heuer watches each month, with…
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Jun- 2016 -13 JuneCrime
Five jailed over £7m Monopoly money scam on jewellery stores
A gang of conmen who used Monopoly money to trick jewellery store owners as part of a £7m scam have been sent to jail for a combined total of 22 years. The sentencing follows an investigation into organised frauds, including an elaborate fraud in Bristol where a jeweller lost £420,000…
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Jan- 2016 -7 JanuaryWatch Focus
Watchfinder named in Sunday Times’ list of ‘fastest growing companies’
Pre-owned luxury watch retailer Watchfinder has been ranked 99th in the annual The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 league table. The league table, now in its 19th year, ranks Britain’s 100 private companies with the fastest growing sales across the last three years. Watchfinder announced that its annual turnover…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberCrime
Gang jailed for 51 years over £1m of watch thefts
An organised gang of criminals from Estonia who flew into the UK in order to steal more than £1 million pounds worth of watches have been jailed for 51 years. Taimar Uibopuu, 30, from Estonia was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment; Alar Kalyurand, 43, from…
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4 DecemberTaking Stock
GVUK: Gemvision to launch CounterSketch International
Get Ready for a New Way to Create Bespoke Jewellery Personalisation has become the norm and bespoke jewellery design is at the heart of this. In January Gemvision will launch CounterSketch International allowing you access to over a thousand fully adjustable parametric CAD files, then to download that file model…
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2 DecemberCrime
VIDEO: Have-a-go-heroes tackle jewellery robber in Leeds
Armed robbers who targets a Leeds jewellers in a million pounds raid were tracked down after ‘have-a-go-heroes’ intervened and detained one of the gang. The Estonian gang, who flew into the country just days before the raid, stole more than 150 watches worth more than £935,000 when they struck at…
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Oct- 2015 -20 OctoberWatch Focus
Watchfinder opens Leeds flagship store
Watchfinder has announced the opening of its new flagship store in Leeds city centre. The boutique, which is situated in the historic Grade II-listed Victoria Quarter arcade, stocks luxury brands including Rolex, Omega and Breitling. Watchfinder said the new store will play an integral role in the company’s national growth,…
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