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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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Aug- 2014 -6 AugustDesigners
Jack Row ‘Mirage’ collection launched in Burlington Arcade
Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury ‘Mirage’ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in London’s Burlington Arcade. Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, each Mirage pen is entwined with approximately twenty meters of hand twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250…
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4 AugustEvents
IJL announces major partnership with UKTI
International Jewellery London has announced a key partnership with UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) for this year’s show, in order to help the UK brands’ global marketing. UKTI’s role is to assist UK-based companies succeed within the global economy through their network of specialists around the world. UKTI will provide…
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1 AugustInternational
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints Ashish Deo as new CEO
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed Ashish Deo as chief executive officer. Ashish will assume this position on the 8th of September and be based in the RJC’s London office. He brings “global experience having worked with leading international consumer and luxury brands, and most recently from his work with the Fairtrade Foundation as its…
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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu launch pop-up shop at Topshop Oxford Circus
Astrid and Miyu have launched a four-week pop-up in the jewellery section at Topshop in London’s Oxford Circus this week. Founded in 2011 by Connie Nam, Astrid and Miyu sells uniquely designed jewellery at affordable prices. Best known for its rose gold collection and personalised designs including the initial collection…
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30 JulyProduct Launches
Diamond jewellery for every occasion from Domino at IJL
Domino, one of the UK’s premier precious jewellery manufacturers, is promising visitors to this year’s International Jewellery London the opportunity to see its newly expanded Rosabella collection which includes everything from luscious diamond necklaces, chandelier earrings and sparkling, statement bracelets – for the most formal evening occasion – through to…
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25 JulyNews
Fairtrade silver launch for Weston Beamor at IJL
Birmingham casting house Weston Beamor has announced it will use International Jewellery London (IJL) as a launch pad for a new range of services using Fairtrade silver. The company was an early adopter of Fairtrade gold and is one of just five businesses in the UK to have ‘master licensee’…
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17 JulyNews
Los Angeles brand Danhov announces UK distributor
Los Angeles based fine jewellery brand, Danhov, has announced plans to partner with London distributor Opusliere. Opusliere will represent and sell the Danhov line of engagement rings, weddings bands and fine jewellery to luxury jewellery shops and department store throughout the UK. Jack Hovsepian, owner of Danhov, said: “We’re delighted…
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14 JulyManufacturers
De Beers to introduce Forevermark in UK and Ireland
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies has announced it will be expanding into the UK and Ireland this Autumn, making the region the first in Western Europe to sell the brand. Crossworks Manufacturing has been appointed as the only licensee partner and will be working with…
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11 JulyOpinion
COMMENT: Rising hallmarking figures are great news but the party may be short-lived
By Scott Thompson, founder and CEO of Carat* There is growing evidence that many parts of the UK are coming out of the great recession. I am pleased that many of my colleagues and friends in the jewellery industry are sounding more upbeat. However there is a risk that the…
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11 JulyCurrent Affairs
London’s Dorchester Hotel hit by second raid in four weeks
Three men and a woman have been arrested in connection with a smash-and-grab raid at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Detectives from the Flying Squad launched an investigation following the incident in the early hours of Thursday, 10 July. Police reports claim at approximately 2:20am, six men on three mopeds…
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