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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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Oct- 2014 -24 OctoberCurrent Affairs
IP protection gets £3m government injection
The fight against IP crime has been given a major boost with the government announcing it will continue to fund the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) until 2017. The Minister for Intellectual property, Baroness Neville-Rolfe, confirmed that £3m would be allocated to the City of London Police’s national crime…
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20 OctoberDesigners
London Jewellery Workshop launches six-month diploma course in Shoreditch
The London Jewellery Workshop has launched a self-certified six month diploma course in Shoreditch, London. The course, which starts in January 2015, is run by Nina Gilbey, who has been a silversmith and teacher for over 20 years. The Workshop said: “This new diploma offers students something completely different from…
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9 OctoberProduct Launches
Jeweller lights £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park
Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park to celebrate his new collection. The stunt was to celebrate the launch of Bonds of Union new 18ct gold diamond line, ‘Diamonds’. In a statement from the company it said that…
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8 OctoberWatch Focus
Jorg Gray to be sold in Debenhams
American watch brand Jorg Gray has announced that it will be stocked in Debenhams flagship store in London’s Oxford Street and via its website from mid-October. According to the brand’s UK supplier, Stormbrand, Debenhams will stock 21 different Jorg Gray models featuring a mix of men’s and ladies watches. Claire…
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2 OctoberEvents
Theo Fennell boutique to showcase winning RCA students’ designs
The winning students of Theo Fennell’s Jewellery Awards 2014 will be showcased in the flagship London store from October 20 to October 24. The awards, which took place at the Royal College of Arts for students graduating in goldsmithing, silversmithing, metalwork and jewellery, saw a panel of respected judges made…
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Sep- 2014 -29 SeptemberRetailers
Lola and Grace set to open central London store
Lola and Grace, a brand owned by the Swarovski group, is set to open its debut store in central London on 2 October. The store will be located within the already established Swarovski shop on London’s Oxford Street. Nina Müller, general manager at Lola and Grace, said: “Lola and Grace…
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25 SeptemberWatch Focus
IWC to open first UK boutique in London
Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has announced plans to open its first UK boutique in London, set to open before the end of the year. The new boutique, which will be located at 138 New Bond Street in Mayfair, will offer clients a “unique and dedicated brand experience.” Georges…
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24 SeptemberRetailers
Tateossian to support Breast Cancer Care with bracelet launch
Tateossian is set to continue its support of Breast Cancer Care with a brand new version of its signature Pop Scoubidou leather bracelet. A new orange-and-magenta version of the popular bracelet will be sold and will feature the signature Tateossian clasp. Robert Tateossian, CEO, told Jewellery Focus: “I am thrilled…
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22 SeptemberRetailers
Blancpain to open flagship store and first franchise boutique
Watch brand Blancpain is set to open two new boutiques in London in October and November this year. The November opening will see Blancpain open a new flagship store on New Bond Street. The store will have two levels with an area of more than 43 square metres. Blancpain’s October…
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19 SeptemberTrade Organisations
New support programme launches for creative industries
A new support programme, Creative Industry Finance (CIF), will launch across the UK on September 23. CIF aims to provide business support and access to finance to enable the growth and development of the UK’s creative and cultural industries. The programme will offer up to 12 hours of free sector-specific…
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