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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Jan- 2017 -4 JanuaryRetailers
Aurum Holdings set for auction amid sales boom
The owner of luxury watch and jewellery group Aurum Holdings is reportedly preparing to sell the business after posting “strong sales” following the EU referendum. The company, which owns Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb and Watches of Switzerland, could be sold later this year after its controlling shareholder Apollo Global Management…
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May- 2016 -9 MayCurrent Affairs
Leicester jewellers creates £225,000 Premier League trophy ring
Leicester-based Lumbers Jewellers has created a one-of-a-kind Premier League trophy ring, following the shock title triumph from underdogs Leicester City. The handcrafted ring – featuring a brilliant-cut diamond in excess of 5.01-carats and certificated as G colour and VS clarity – has been designed to represent the Premier League trophy.…
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Nov- 2015 -17 NovemberCrime
Car used by axe-wielding jewellery store raiders recovered
A car used by a masked gang who threatened staff with axes at a jewellery store in Leicester has been recovered by police. The incident took place on Saturday, 14 November, when three masked men entered G Naran, in Melton Road, Belgrave, and threatened staff with axes. Police said that…
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Oct- 2015 -8 OctoberRetailers
Lumbers announces opening of new store
Midlands-based jewellers Lumbers has opened its new store following a £1m relocation and refurbishment. The move, which was announced earlier this year, sees the jewellery retailer move from its 6,500 sq ft store which it occupied for 15 years on Market Street in Leicester, to a new 16,000 sq ft…
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Jul- 2015 -7 JulyAppointments
Lumbers Jewellers appoint ex-footballer as sales ambassador
Midlands-based jeweller Lumbers has signed Leicester City footballer and cup-winning captain Matt Elliot as a sales ambassador. Elliott will work alongside Lumbers’ existing sales team representing the store at both in-house and outside events. The appointment comes after the recent announcement that Lumbers is to undergo a £1m relocation and…
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Jun- 2015 -8 JuneRetailers
Lumbers Jewellers set for £1m relocation
Midlands-based jeweller Lumbers has announced plans to expand its store with a £1m relocation and refurbishment. The family-owned jewellery retailer said it will move from its current location to a larger showroom on the main high street in Leicester. The move will see Lumbers increase in size from its current…
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Dec- 2012 -18 DecemberRetailers
Someone has been good this year – Leicester jeweller sells £395,000 watch!
As the countdown to Christmas rolls on, Leicester family jeweller Lumbers has announced it has sold a handmade Breguet of Switzerland watch for £395,000.
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Nov- 2012 -27 NovemberRetailers
Leicester jewellery showroom dazzles during annual dining experience
Exclusive Leicester jewellery showroom Lumbers recently transformed into a luxury restaurant setting to host its annual fine dining and wine experience.
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