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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- 2015 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
London Diamond Bourse ‘greatly concerned’ by Hatton Garden robbery
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has said it is “greatly concerned” by the Hatton Garden jewellery raid which took place over the Easter weekend. In the statement Victoria McKay, chief operating officer at LDB expressed particular concern about the “incorrect information” being reported in the media. LDB said that it…
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10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’
Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this year’s must-have gems, according to Bonhams. The auction house said that this demand was thanks to their being sported by A-list celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Beyonce, Naomi Watts, Rosamund Pike and Mila Kunis. Jean Ghika, head of…
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9 AprilCurrent Affairs
NAG and BJA respond to Hatton Garden raid
Michael Rawlinson, chief executive officer of the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) has released a response following the recent raid in Hatton Garden. The response, which was released on behalf of NAG and the British Jewellers Association (BJA), follows the recent robbery in Hatton Garden where raiders took, according to…
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9 AprilEvents
IJL 2015 Kickstarter line-up revealed
International Jewellery London (IJL) has today announced the winners for its annual KickStart Bursary Programme. The 10 winning designers, who were voted for via social media and the IJL website, will now be given a free stand and the opportunity to exhibit their products in the Design Gallery at IJL…
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7 AprilCrime
Police launch manhunt after Hatton Garden burglary
Police in London have launched a manhunt after raiders accessed safety deposit boxes in a vault using ‘heavy cutting equipment’ over the Easter bank holiday weekend. Officers were called to Hatton Garden on Tuesday (April 7) morning at approximately 8:10am after reports of a burglary at a safety deposit business…
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Mar- 2015 -27 MarchAnalysis
Watch out for the Swiss franc
Swiss watchmakers have reacted to the strength of the franc by raising their prices in the Eurozone, but this is not necessarily bad news for UK retailers, finds TOM DAVIS Swiss watch exports have been soaring in recent years and in 2014 they reached a record high, bringing in a…
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23 MarchAppointments
Bonhams boosts global jewellery team
International auction house Bonhams has made four new appointments on its global jewellery team. The auction house said the appointments are the result of its continued business success in fine jewellery and part of the company’s strategic plan to further strengthen its business in London, New York, Hong Kong and…
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13 MarchEconomy
February footfall figures dip marginally
Footfall in February was 0.5% lower than a year ago, however it marked an improvement on the 1.2% fall in January. This is according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC)-Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor which found the decline was above the three-month average of -0.8% and the best overall performance…
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12 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to stage jewellery careers event
London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall will host what it claims is the UK’s ‘biggest’ careers event for students of jewellery and allied trades. Make Your Mark, which will be hosted on April 17 and 18, follows on from its inaugural event last year which attracted over 800 students from across the British…
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11 MarchEvents
Weston Beamor designer wins ‘Gem-A Award’ for second year running
Joanna Fronczak-Jabbal, a CAD (computer-aided design) designer at Birmingham casting house and 3D printing company, Weston Beamor, has won the Gem-A Gold Award for the second consecutive year. The award, from the Gemmological Association of Great Britain, was awarded to Fronczak-Jabbal at the Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council Awards which…
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