London
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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Dec- 2014 -19 DecemberWatch Focus
IWC opens first UK boutique in London’s Mayfair
Swiss watch manufacturer IWC Schaffhausen has officially opened its first UK boutique, located on London’s New Bond Street in Mayfair. Following a four-month building project, the two-storey, 90-square-metre site welcomed its first customers on Friday December 19, just in time for the final weekend before Christmas. The store aims to…
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18 DecemberWatch Focus
G-Shock Premium adds distinctive new MRG-G1000 timepiece
Casio has announced the MR-G range of G-Shock watches now has an exclusive new addition. With only three available to buy in the UK, Casio claims the high specification MRG – G1000 is the first watch of its kind to incorporate shock resistant construction and GPS Hybrid Wave Ceptor capability into a full-metal case. Casio said:…
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17 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC secures 100 new members in 2014
The responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its end-of-year report, showing a strong end to the year. RJC announced that in 2014 it secured 100 net new members of which 75% are now certified. The organisation also announced 14 Chain of Custody Certified Entries are now registered in the gold…
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11 DecemberRetailers
Drakes announces opening of new store
Jewellery retailer Drakes Jewellers has officially announced the opening of its new store in Drakes Circus Shopping Centre, Plymouth. The shopping centre, which officially opened on December 3, is situated on the top of the shopping centre is split into two distinctive sections – a multi-brand section and a diamond…
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9 DecemberEconomy
UK to become largest luxury goods market in Europe by 2018
Luxury Goods retailing in Europe is forecast to reach $150bn (£96bn) by 2018, with the UK set to overtake France and Italy to become to become the leading luxury shopping market by 2018. This is according to forecasts from retail research agency Conlumino, which says that jewellery and watches is…
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5 DecemberCrime
£100k jewellery thieves ‘could be at large in Hampshire’
Detectives investigating the alleged armed robbery of a jewellery store in Sheffield have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, and they believe they could be staying in Andover or elsewhere in Hampshire. Police were called at around 11am on…
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5 DecemberAuctions
Dreweatts’ £1.2m fine jewellery auction
Dreweatts achieved stellar results in a day of luxury sales at their London saleroom on 27 November, with prices totalling over £1 million. Fierce international bidding saw iconic jewels by the master jewellers and high jewellery ateliers of the 20th Century including Bulgari, Graff and Jean Schlumberger, steal the show and…
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Nov- 2014 -26 NovemberEvents
IJL 2015 KickStart open for entries
The KickStart bursary initiative, set up by International Jewellery London (IJL), is now open for 2015 entries, welcoming entries from young jewellers and emerging talents. Founded in 2008, the initiative will see 10 winning designers offered the chance to exhibit their products in a designated area at IJL 2015 for…
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24 NovemberWatch Focus
Omega opens new London flagship store
Watch brand Omega officially opened its new flagship UK store this weekend, located on London’s Regent Street. The new 2,626 sq ft store spans two floors and showcases the whole of the brand’s collection. The first floor will feature a VIP room where shoppers can browse the brands collections in…
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19 NovemberDesigners
Bottica targets London commuters with #GiftAStory campaign
Online retailer Boticca has launched its first ever multi-channel advertising campaign, dubbed #GiftAStory, in time for the festive trading period. The advertising campaign, which spans video, content, social media, CRM, PR, digital and outdoor media will target London commuters. It will cover 3,500 London Underground sites. Working in partnership with Havas Media UK,…
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