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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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Mar- 2015 -11 MarchEconomy
Stable footfall growth established for UK retailers
UK retail fall rose for the third consecutive month in February, the longest singular period of year-on-year growth since 2007. This is according to the Retail Traffic Index (RTI) from global retail and footfall consultant Ipsos Retail Performance, which is derived from the number of individual shoppers entering over 4,000…
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5 MarchUncategorized
NEW: Introducing Jewellery Focus Visits
Jewellery Focus is proud to reveal the first iteration of a new video project, Jewellery Focus Visits. The project is an informal series of short mini-documentaries focusing on manufacturers and craftspeople from across the jewellery industry, giving insight into their skills and their working environment. For the first instalment, Jewellery Focus editor Michael…
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2 MarchEvents
Weston Beamor to sponsor award at ‘New Designers’
Weston Beamor, the Birmingham-based jewellery casting and 3D printing company, has announced that it will once again be sponsoring an award at the New Designers annual exhibition. The Weston Beamor award for ‘the most innovative use of CAD in jewellery design’ will be made during the first day of the…
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Feb- 2015 -26 FebruaryEvents
i2i cans Jewellery & Watch London
I2i Events, the organisers of Jewellery & Watch London (JWL) and Jewellery & Watch Birmingham (JWB), has confirmed that the London event will not take place this year. Organisers say they that JWL, which is usually held in June, could not secure its preferred dates at the Saatchi Gallery. Julie…
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25 FebruaryDesigners
Uno de 50 to open first UK store on London’s Regent Street
Spanish jewellery brand Uno de 50 has announced it will open its first UK store later this year on London’s Regent Street. The firm agreed a 10-year lease with The Crown Estate for a 1,250 sq ft unit. The move represents the brand’s first foray into the UK market, although…
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24 FebruaryEvents
Tresor Paris collaborates with Ong-Oaj Pariam at London Fashion Week
Tresor Paris has appeared at the London Fashion Week in collaboration with fashion designer Ong-Oaj Pairam. Kicking off London Fashion Week on Tuesday February 19 at the Grand Connaught Rooms Covent Garden, Pairam launched his Autumn/Winter collection 2015 featuring “bold and luxurious” prints. Pairam’s men’s wear collection of jackets with…
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17 FebruaryWatch Focus
Bomberg to target UK market with announcement of first stockist
Bomberg, the Swiss watch brand, has announced its first UK stockist as it gears up plans to target the UK market. Bomberg watches, which are currently sold in over 15 countries, will be stocked in fashion retailer Wolf and Badger on Dover Street, London from Friday, February 20. Giancarlo Mantuano,…
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16 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Minister backs pawnbrokers in the fight against crime
The minister for crime prevention, Lynne Featherstone, has backed the work of members of the National Pawnbrokers Associations (NPA) in ensuring crime is tackled across local communities. The public support came after a series of steps by the NPA – following discussions with the Home Office – to tackle crime…
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16 FebruaryEvents
London Diamond Bourse to host open day
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day, taking place on Monday, February 23. In a statement, the bourse said: “The open day will provide a great opportunity for visitors to discover new suppliers, network or simply to…
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13 FebruaryEvents
One month left for IJL KickStart entries
There is just one month left for designers who want to enter the International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStart initiative in 2015. Entries for the initiative, which will see 10 winning designers offered the chance to exhibit their products in a designated area at IJL 2015 for free, will close on…
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