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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- 2025 -13 JanuaryRetailers
Chisholm Hunter profits plummet to £2.63m
Chisholm Hunter has revealed that its profit before tax dropped from £5.35m to £2.63m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s turnover also slightly dipped from £57.91m to £57.884m in the face of a competitive marketplace. Its gross profit also fell from £10.38m to £9.95m. However, looking ahead,…
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8 JanuaryRetailers
Loveness Lee launches new Snake Chinese Zodiac Signet Ring
Loveness Lee has launched its new Snake Chinese Zodiac Signet Ring in celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year taking place on 29 January 2025. Crafted with a textured band and contrasting smooth polished surface, the new unisex signet style ring encapsulates the essence of Chinese heritage through intricately hand-written…
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2 JanuaryRetailers
Athari launches new Tourmaline Tales collection
Athari has unveiled its newest jewellery collection, Tourmaline Tales, featuring hues of pink and green tourmaline. Each gemstone is sourced directly from the historic mines of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, Brazil, that come from a 3rd-generation, family-owned mine committed to sustainable and ethical practices. According to Athari, from responsible mining…
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Dec- 2024 -24 DecemberEconomy
Footfall rises ahead of Christmas but remains lower than 2023 levels
Footfall rose for the second consecutive week last week across all UK retail destinations with retail parks and shopping centres paving the way, according to MRI Software’s new data. However, levels were still considerably lower than the same week last year. For the week to 22 December, footfall rose by…
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10 DecemberDesigners
Loquet launches The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket
Loquet has announced the launch of the newest addition to the Heirloom Locket Collection, The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket. The piece is hand crafted in 18k white gold set with a trio of pear cut Top Wesselton G VVS diamonds and a blue sapphire. The brand stated: “The Artemis…
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4 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ appoints new vice chair
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the appointment of Mehdi Saadian, director of the GIA London campus, as the new vice chair of the NAJ. Saadian is an active member of the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV) and the Academy of Experts. He has played a significant role…
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Nov- 2024 -28 NovemberRetailers
Missoma opens largest store to date on Carnaby Street
Missoma has opened its largest store to date on London’s Carnaby Street. The new 1,000 sq ft, split-level store will deliver the brand’s 100% certified recycled gold and silver products, spotlighting Missoma’s collaborations with the likes of Lucy Williams, Harris Reed, and Savi. The new store will be fitted out…
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27 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s presents Arts and Crafts collection at York Art Gallery Event
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has collaborated with York Art Gallery to present its Arts and Crafts Collection at a special private viewing of “The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. – a new exhibition exploring the archives of esteemed British textile designer, William Morris (1834-1896)”. The exclusive range…
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26 NovemberDesigners
Tasaki opens ‘Floating Shell’ pop-up at Selfridges
Tasaki has opened its ‘Floating Shell’ Exhibition at Selfridges London to mark the brand’s 70th anniversary. The exhibition has toured the world throughout 2024, starting in Tokyo, onto Shanghai, Osaka, Taipei, Seoul and Paris and ending in London. Running until 5 January 2025, the pop-up showcases new creations from the…
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21 NovemberRetailers
Mikimoto unveils new Christmas range with three new collections
London-based jewellery brand Mikimoto is set to celebrate the festive season with the launch of three new collections namely V Code, M Signature and Lucky Arrows. The V Code and M Signature feature Lustrous feature pearls while Lucky Arrows features the “iridescent” mother-of-pearl. The brand has extended the V Code…
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