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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Aug- 2014 -31 AugustEvents
IJL registrations up 15% up for new Olympia show
Major jewellery trade show International Jewellery London (IJL) has recorded a 15% rise in visitor registrations for its 2014 event, compared to last year. In a sign that the jewellery industry is continuing to show signs of gaining buoyancy, the event, which this year moved from Earl’s Court Exhibition Centre…
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28 AugustNews
Retailers excluding 12 million disabled customers, says government
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of one in five people, owing to the lack of accessibility for the disabled, according to new government figures. Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that households with a disabled person have a combined…
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27 AugustEvents
Theo Fennell set to judge Shine Showcase 2014
Theo Fennell has announced that he will be a member of the judging panel for the Shine Show 2014 at The Goldsmith’s centre in Clerkenwell, London. The showcase, which is part of the London Design Festival, will celebrate the most exceptional craftsmanship in goldsmithing, silversmithing and jewellery design and will…
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22 AugustCurrent Affairs
Jason Holt leads new apprenticeship standard for craftsmanship industry
Craft employers, including Jason Holt, MD of gemstone specialist Holts London, have submitted a new apprenticeship standard for the craftsmanship industry. The new Craft Phase 2 Trailblazer will deliver the “quality skills employees need to achieve excellence in the workplace.” The new apprentice standard, led by Jason Holts, has been…
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21 AugustRetailers
Tateossian set to open flagship London store
Jewellery brand Tateossian is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the opening of a new men’s flagship store in London. The new store will be located in Sloane Square, near London’s Kind road and the Saatchi gallery. A company statement said that the area was a “mecca for shopping,…
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20 AugustProduct Launches
London Diamond Bourse launches diamond stock platform
London Diamond Bourse (LDB) members can now search goods from fellow members in the latest unveiling on their website. The bourse’s initiative is the latest development in the its plans for “enhancing membership value”. Chief operating officer, Victoria McKay, said: “It’s a radical move to enhance and dovetail with the traditional…
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14 AugustUncategorized
Thomas Sabo announces flagship London store
Thomas Sabo has announced plans to open a new flagship London store on South Molton Street, in the heart of London’s West End. Scheduled to open in late October, the 120sqm store will be located at the Brook Street end of South Molton Street in one of its anchor sites.…
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13 AugustDesigners
Tools left to journalist by craftsman’s legacy prompt change of direction
A chance encounter with a silversmith and an inherited box of tools has prompted a former journalist to retrain as a jeweller. Despite a successful career in politics and journalism, Thierry Kelaart, 31, said she has always been destined to be a jeweller following a ‘fascinating meeting’ with a gifted silversmith when…
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11 AugustTaking Stock
Daou Jewellery
Daou Jewellery is designed by Dalia Daou and based in London, it has been relaunched after an interrupted history since 1930. Daou designs are famous for their beauty, colour, life and innovation and are inspired by nature. The jewellery has been worn by Brigitte Bardot, King Hussein of Jordan, commissions…
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6 AugustNews
London Jewellery School moves to Brick Lane
The London Jewellery School (LJS) has announced that it will move to new studios next to Brick Lane from September this year. The newly renovated studio boasts natural light with large windows in all three teaching spaces – something missing from the current premises. The new premises in the E1…
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