London
As a global hub for the jewellery trade, London plays a pivotal role in shaping trends, hosting events, and driving commercial activity across the sector. From luxury jewellers on Bond Street to emerging designers in Hatton Garden, the capital is home to a diverse array of businesses influencing the UK and international markets. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of London’s jewellery scene, including news from leading retailers and workshops, industry events and exhibitions, policy and regulatory updates affecting trade in the city, and insights into consumer behaviour and market opportunities.
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Jan- 2026 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Christie’s appoints new global managing director for luxury
Global auction house Christie’s has appointed Kimberly Miller as global managing director for luxury, promoting her from her previous role as regional managing director for luxury in the Americas. Miller will be based in New York and will oversee Christie’s global luxury business across live and online auctions and private…
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Dec- 2025 -31 DecemberRetailers
Hancocks London reveals first Jewel of the Month for 2026
Hancocks London has selected a pair of Georgian diamond earrings as its first Jewel of the Month for 2026. The pendeloque earrings date from around 1830 and were designed to be worn in different configurations. Each earring is centred on an old-cut pear-shaped diamond, suspended within an articulated frame of…
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9 DecemberDesigners
Alexandria launches debut men’s high-end collection
Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery brand, has launched with a collection of 18k gold rings influenced by historic leaders including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. The company, founded by Ryan Bernell, aims to offer what it describes as a more distinctly masculine approach to fine…
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8 DecemberRetailers
AG and Sons supports UK reforestation with planting of 200 trees
Family-run fine diamond jewellery brand AG and Sons has planted 200 trees in partnership with Time4Trees as part of its environmental sustainability efforts. The initiative supports verified UK tree-planting and reforestation projects intended to improve biodiversity and contribute to long-term carbon capture. The company’s newly planted woodland is located at…
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8 DecemberDesigners
Curious Gem unveils Edinburgh uni jewellery and silversmithing bursary
Edinburgh supplier the Curious Gem has launched a new bursary for jewellery and silversmithing students in partnership with the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh College of Art. The annual award will support a third-year student as they move into their final year of study on the BA (Hons) jewellery and silversmithing…
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3 DecemberDesigners
Loquet London unveils Dover Street Market collaboration
Loquet London has launched a limited-edition charm created in collaboration with Dover Street Market, marking a new partnership between the jeweller and the multi-brand retailer. The piece – called the Eclipse Heart Charm – was designed by Loquet founder and creative director Sheherazade Goldsmith. The charm will be sold exclusively…
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3 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s sets new Fabergé auction record with £22.9m Winter Egg sale
Christie’s has set a new auction record for a work by Fabergé after the Winter Egg sold for £22.9m at the start of Classic Week in London. The piece, one of the few Imperial Easter eggs remaining in private hands, led a combined £40.5m achieved across the Winter Egg and…
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Nov- 2025 -27 NovemberRetailers
Mouawad launches third chapter of its Master Collection
Mouawad has released the third chapter of its Master Collection, introducing two high-jewellery suites inspired by the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. The chapter, titled Sun on the Seven Wonders, continues the series’ focus on interpreting historic landmarks. The Great Wall of China suite features a yellow…
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24 NovemberDesigners
70% of engagement ring diamonds lab-grown, Taylor and Hart finds
Some 70% of the diamonds on engagement rings given in 2025 were lab-grown, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to a report from Taylor and Hart. As a result of this, the average carat weight has climbed to 1.75ct, compared with 1.30ct the the year before. The data signals…
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18 NovemberRetailers
Ainsworth Jewellers marks 155th anniversary
Ainsworth Jewellers marked a milestone moment with a spectacular weekend of celebrations to honour 60 years at its Darwen Street premises and 155 years in business. Guests enjoyed a weekend filled with special in-store experiences, food, drink, exclusive offers and the highly anticipated anniversary competition from RSVP replies or the…
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