Leicester
Leicester is a dynamic centre for the UK jewellery trade, combining a rich tradition in metalwork and manufacturing with a growing scene of independent jewellers, designer studios, and retail outlets. The city offers a strategic hub for production, with access to skilled benchmakers and local supplier networks, while serving a diverse consumer base across its urban and suburban retail districts. Jewellery Focus delivers targeted, trade-centric coverage of Leicester’s jewellery sector—highlighting factory expansions, store openings, workshop showcases, training events, and retail performance trends. Our reporting equips manufacturers, wholesalers, designers, and retailers with practical insights on sourcing partnerships, operational innovation, workforce development, and market positioning within this evolving Midlands jewellery hub.
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Jul- 2024 -8 JulyRetailers
Malabar Gold and Diamonds continues UK expansion with new Leicester site
Malabar Gold and Diamonds, the sixth largest jewellery retailer globally with a retail presence of 350 showrooms across 13 countries, has just unveiled its sixth showroom in the UK in Leicester. Located on Belgrave Road’s Golden Mile, the new showroom spans over 2,000 sq. ft. and features a collection of…
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Oct- 2023 -12 OctoberRetailers
Pragnell unveils new Leicester showroom
Rare jeweller Pragnell has announced the opening of its new showroom in Leicester across the road from its old showroom. The new showroom has double the floor space of the old one as well as an expanded workshop space for its goldsmiths and watchmakers. The design of the new showroom…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchDesigners
Leicester CME unveils Woodland collection
Leicester CME has unveiled its new collection entitled Woodland, inspired by nature. The 20-piece collection features pendants, and earrings all inspired by the woodland. The designs feature leaves and insects in mandala styles with a contemporary twist and charms including ferns, dragonflies, ladybirds, moths, birds, tree rings and more. The…
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Jul- 2022 -7 JulyRetailers
John Richard expands into 10 further Next stores
British jewellery designer and retailer Jon Richard will be expanding its retail outlet presence by adding a further 10 Next stores to its portfolio of stockists. This will take the total of Next stores in which its jewellery collections can be discovered to 20, building on the success of the launch…
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May- 2022 -3 MayDesigners
Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee
Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and featuring a central pearl complemented with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the pendant will be a limited edition of 70 pieces. The pendant will also display the platinum jubilee hallmark that…
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Dec- 2021 -6 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens newly renovated Leicester showroom
Goldsmiths has opened its doors in Highcross, Leicester, to reveal a dynamic new design and shopping experience. The new expanded showroom boasts a fresh interior concept, as well as a line-up of timepieces and fine-jewellery brands. The showroom also features Goldsmiths’ own exclusive brightest diamond featuring its own proprietary stone…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberRetailers
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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Mar- 2021 -11 MarchRetailers
Goldsmiths to launch revamped store concept
Goldsmiths has announced it plans to enhance its network of stores throughout the UK with a new luxury store concept which will be rolled out from Autumn 2021. The new stores, which have been conceived in partnership with UK-based design collective Quadrant Design, will combine a contemporary luxury design with…
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Sep- 2020 -14 SeptemberRetailers
Tag Heuer partners with Beaverbrooks for new Leicester boutique
Luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer has opened a new boutique in partnership with jeweller Beaverbrooks in Leicester’s Highcross shopping centre on Friday (11 September). Tag Heuer said it aims for the 30.67sqm store to welcome customers in the “spirit of the brand” and features a contemporary design and its “iconic” red…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyRetailers
Reopening date for non-essential retail in Leicester announced
Non-essential shops in Leicester will be able to reopen again on Friday 24 July, the government has confirmed. The local lockdown imposed on Leicester following a spike in coronavirus cases will begin to be eased from 24 July, although not all businesses on the high street will be allowed to…
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