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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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Sep- 2015 -7 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NAJ launches code of conduct at IJL
The recently launched National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has outlined its ‘Code of Conduct’ at the International Jewellery London Exhibition taking place between September 6 and 8. Agreed in June 2015, the association has set itself ambitious goals for the future and will build upon and develop the strengths of…
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7 SeptemberEvents
IJL 2015 in pics
With International Jewellery London (IJL) into its second day, we have compiled a photo gallery with some of our highlights so far.
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4 SeptemberProduct Launches
VIDEO: Parify to launch new LED light system at IJL
Lighting company Parify has released a video showcasing its new rotating LED light system that it is set to showcase at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. Designed to create sparkle in gemstone displays, the revolving 6 x 140lm 6000k 1w LEDS is coupled with a 45-degree beam angle.…
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4 SeptemberEvents
Rare British-owned gemstone to be sold by Bonhams
A rare British-owned gemstone is set to be offered on sale by auction house Bonhams for the first time in 98 years. The Hope Spinel was part of one of the world’s greatest gem collections until its owner, London banker Henry Philip Hope, died in 1839. It has not been…
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3 SeptemberEvents
Jewellery Focus to host e-commerce seminar at IJL
Jewellery Focus is to host a seminar at International Jewellery London (IJL) revealing the results of several months of research into e-commerce. The seminar will reveal data from a survey investigating to what extent independent jewellers are introducing e-commerce and click-and-collect into their business offering. Jewellery Focus’ editor Michael Northcott,…
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3 SeptemberEconomy
Vacancy rates improve but long-term vacancy increases
Shop vacancy rates have improved in the first half of 2015 but the number of long-term vacant shops has increased by 24.4%. This is according to new figures from the Local Data Company (LDC) which found that the retail and leisure vacancy in the UK fell from 11.9% in the…
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1 SeptemberEditor's Blog
Rumblings from the East
It has taken years for the jewellery industry to get back to a semblance of growth. But where once the whys and wherefores of economic rise and fall could be identified, isolated, and understood, they are becoming more opaque. This month the Chinese economy slowed to the extent that financial…
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Aug- 2015 -28 AugustTrade Organisations
NPA pledges to further work with Scotland Yard
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has pledged itself to further developing its work with London’s Metropolitan Police in its fight against crime. The commitment follows a series of successful networking event between the police and London NPA members. Ray Perry, chief executive of the association, said that the association works…
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26 AugustRetailers
Folli Follie and Links of London launch in Boutique Goldsmiths
Boutique Goldsmiths, a concept store for fashion jewellery and watches from jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has announced it is to stock Links of London and Folli Follie. The launch of the two brands today (Wednesday, August 26) comes on the first day of the opening of the retailer’s first stand alone…
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19 AugustWatch Focus
London Jewelers first jewellery store to stock Apple Watch
US-based London Jewelers is set to become the first jewellery retailer to stock the Apple Watch. The luxury New York-based jewellers is set to stock the Apple Watch Edition, an 18ct gold model which currently retails in the range of $10,000 (£6,380) to $17,000 (£10,850). The smartwatch, which had previously…
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