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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- 2014 -16 SeptemberEvents
Dazzle to return to London’s Gallery@oxo
Contemporary jewellery-selling exhibition, Dazzle, will return to London’s Gallery@oxo from November 9 to January 11. Following the exhibition’s forced departure from its annual residency at the National Theatre, Dazzle is set to return the Gallery@oxo in the iconic Oxo Tower Wharf. Showcasing more than 90 contemporary jewellery designers from 20…
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16 SeptemberEconomy
Shop vacancy rates improving but north vs south divide persists
Shop vacancy rates have seen an improvement in the first half of the year but a strong north/south divide remains, according to new research. A new report published by the Local Data Company (LDC) said H1 shop vacancy rates have shown marked improvement towards the end of the year from…
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15 SeptemberEvents
Carat wins five new shop-in-shop partners at IJL
Carat exhibited three new collections at International Jewellery London in Olympia last week and has reported a “fantastic response”. In a statement, the firm said: “The collections have a modern twist of Fashion/ Fine and are beautifully crafted with CARAT*s trademark gemstones.” Collections are scheduled to launch just in time the…
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12 SeptemberRetailers
Cadenzza opens new store in Liverpool
Cadenzza, a retailer owned by jewellery brand Swarovski, has announced the opening of a new store in Liverpool. The premises will be located in Liverpool One, a shopping centre, and will be Cadenzza’s first branch outside of the London area. It will enjoy collections from brands such as Roberto Cavalli,…
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12 SeptemberEvents
Theo Fennell to showcase pieces at Harrods’ Biennale Exhibition
Theo Fennell is set to showcase a selection of “one-of-a-kind pieces” at the Harrods Biennale Exhibition. To celebrate the Paris Biennale, the annual art fair in Paris, Harrods will be transforming its Fine Jewellery Room into an exhibition space showcasing the latest “high jewellery” creations. Included in the selection due…
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11 SeptemberEvents
IJL reports “robust sales” and 4% boost in visits
International Jewellery London (IJL) has reported a 4% increase in the number of visitors to the show following its move to Olympia Grand in London. Early forecasts from IJL also show a 15% increase in attendance from its Diamond Club – a VIP initiative to attract top buyers. Sam Willoughby,…
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11 SeptemberOpinion
COMMENT: Why are diamonds a man’s best friend, too?
The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adámis which means ‘unbreakable’. Known to be one of the hardest substances on earth, diamonds date back billions of years. Diamonds have been treasured throughout history, with a rise in the 19th and 20th Centuries. This increase is due to technological advances, a…
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8 SeptemberEvents
Endless Jewelry signs 40 new UK accounts at IJL
Rapidly-growing brand Endless Jewelry has enjoyed a successful show at this year’s International Jewellery London, signing 40 new accounts. This is the first year the brand, owned by former Pandora boss Jesper Nielsen, has exhibited at the show. New stockists include Flitwick Jewellers, Inspired by Brufords, John Moore Jewellers Cork, Bonds…
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2 SeptemberEvents
Charity auction at IJL raises over £3,000 for Breast Cancer Care
A charity auction at International Jewellery London (IJL) has raised more than £3,000 for Breast Cancer Care. Hosted on the opening night of the show, at the late-night shopping evening, the auction featured 12 lots from designers and brands, including Ingenious Jewellery, Deakin & Francis, Marcia Lanyon and Sarah Ho.…
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2 SeptemberEditor's Blog
Smiles at a trade show? Must be something in the water
Genuinely upbeat. That is how I would describe the atmosphere at International Jewellery London, which finishes its first re-launched iteration at London’s Olympia today. It was clear to see that business was being done – whenever I dropped by any of the stands to ask how people’s show had been…
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