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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 -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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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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