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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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Apr- 2016 -25 AprilDesigners
Swarovski to relocate Covent Garden store
Jewellery brand Swarovski is set to relocate its London Covent Garden store in a bid to embrace a new “fashion aware customer”. The current store on Covent Garden’s Piazza will be relocated to St Martin’s Courtyard, which the company said will help it reach a new fashion aware customer who…
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25 AprilEconomy
Consumer confidence dips in Q1 2016
Consumer confidence fell in the first three months of 2016, according to the latest Consumer Tracker from business advisory firm Deloitte. The quarterly survey of 3,000 UK consumers revealed a renewed caution in the consumer section, with confidence falling by 3% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year- from…
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21 AprilAuctions
Diamond and sapphire prices soar for Bonhams
Sapphire and diamond jewellery designs achieved top prices when they went under the the hammer at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London yesterday. Bidders in the New Bond Street saleroom, online and on the telephones, competed for 129 lots at the auction on Wednesday, 20 April, which achieved £4.98m with…
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18 AprilCrime
Three charged following armed robbery at Winchester jewellers
Three men have been arrested and charged following an armed robbery at a jewellers in Winchester on Friday 15 April. Police were called to the incident shortly after 9am at Justice Jewellers in Parchment Street, after two men wearing motorcycle helmets entered the store armed with an imitation firearm. The…
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11 AprilDesigners
Jeweller creates ‘world’s first radioactive jewellery’
A 23-year old London jeweller has created what is believed to the world’s first-ever safe-to-wear radioactive jewellery range. Phillip Bannister, a former engineering student from Barking and Dagenham College, has created radioactive jewellery with precious gems that glow in the dark. He uses radiation rods in his creations, allowing precious…
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8 AprilDesigners
Carat opens refurbished Covent Garden store
Fashion jewellery brand Carat has announced the opening of its recently renovated boutique in Covent Garden, London. The store has been refurbished to reflect the brand’s new shop concept featuring its signature Carrera marble and chrome fittings, alongside a chandelier from Italian designer Gino Sarfatti. The store, which will display…
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7 AprilCrime
Jeweller speaks of ‘devastation’ following £100,000 raid
A Wiltshire-based jewellery store owner has spoken out after thieves stole almost £100,000 worth of stock during a raid last month. John Watling, co-owner of Watling Goldsmiths in Lacock, told the Wiltshire Times that “petrified” staff locked themselves into a back office on Wednesday, 23 March, when four men armed…
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7 AprilAuctions
Record-breaking pink diamond could fetch £27m at auction
The largest fancy vivid pink pear-shaped diamond to ever be offered at auction is expected to go under the hammer for $28m to $38m (£19.9m to £27m). The 15.38-carat ‘Unique Pink’ diamond – unveiled in London today – received the highest possible colour grading for a pink diamond from the…
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7 AprilVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Winsor Bishop
Name: Winsor Bishop Location: Norwich Years established: 1834 Number of staff: 36 Website: www.winsorbishop.co.uk When was Winsor Bishop founded? The company was founded in 1834 and we have been on the same site since, although in 2010 we did expand into next door’s premises. You’re on track for record sales…
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7 AprilOpinion
SOAPBOX: The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual respect of the differences between generations, whereas we expect our parents to be as cool as us. We wish dad would dance and listen to Radio 1 not 2. So…
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