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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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Jun- 2014 -16 JuneEvents
BJA seminars aim to prepare craftspeople for business
The British Jewellers Association (BJA) is to host a series of seminars for craftspeople who want to become businesspeople. The day-long seminars, which are entitled ‘Marketing your Business’ and ‘Selling Successfully’, have been designed as a pair for maximum impact and will be initially staged in both London and Birmingham…
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13 JuneEvents
IJL KickStarter, Kristjan Eyjolfsson wins People’s Choice award
IJL KickStarter, Kristjan Eyjolfsson, has been unanimously voted by the industry as the winner of the KickStart ‘People’s Choice’ award. Eyjolfsson’s fine jewellery is inspired by the energy of his London surroundings along with his Nordic heritage, crafted using sustainably-sourced gold, silver, platinum and precious gems. His work is often…
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11 JuneEvents
Raymond Weil named official London Music Awards partner
Luxury Swiss watchmaker Raymond Weil is to join forces with the Mayor of London’s Fund for Young Musicians after being announced as title partner for the inaugural London Music Awards. The London Music Award, hosted by Boris Johnson, will take place at the Roundhouse on Wednesday 11 June and will…
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11 JuneCurrent Affairs
Historic Devon jeweller Ham & Huddy up for sale
An historic jewellery shop in Newton Abbot, Devon, has been put on the market by its owner after 10 years’ ownership. 250-year-old Ham & Huddy has become a “permanent feature” in the market town of Newton Abbot but Downey is looking to retire. The store’s collection includes custom made jewellery,…
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10 JuneCurrent Affairs
Moped gang targets Dorchester Hotel in jewellery smash-and-grab
A gang of armed robbers riding mopeds and wielding sledge-hammers has conducted a ‘smash-and-grab’ of jewellery from London’s luxury Dorchester Hotel on Park Lane. Police said that of a group of six, three men went into the hotel’s boutique (where high-end jewellery is on display), at about 0130 this morning.…
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10 JuneEvents
IJL and NAG to offer walk-in advice clinics with industry experts
International Jewellery London (IJL) is launching a series of special advice clinics, sponsored by the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG), to enhance its existing seminar programme. The advice clinics, a first for the industry, are designed to give visitors and exhibitors the opportunity to meet experts drawn from a diverse…
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10 JuneInternational
US high-value auctions website announces expansion into UK
A US auctions website for high value items is has announced it is expanding its operation to include the UK market. Proxibid, which describes itself as “the world’s most trusted online marketplace for buying and selling highly valued items”, says the expansion is designed to better serve its growing global…
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3 JuneEvents
Architect Zaha Hadid to curate display at Goldsmiths’ Fair
Internationally renowned architect Zaha Hadid is to guest curate a showcase of personal highlights from this year’s Goldsmiths’ Fair, in London’s Goldsmiths’ Hall from 22 September to 5 October. Zaha Hadid Selects will feature 20 masterpieces from the fair, a unique event showcasing the latest jewellery and silver collections from 170…
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May- 2014 -27 MayEvents
Goldsmiths’ Company to showcase services at New Designers event
The Goldsmiths’ Company is set to sponsor the annual ‘New Designers’ exhibition, supporting young jewellers and silversmiths, on June 25 – 28. The exhibition showcases the work of recent graduate designers from the UK’s leading educational institution with The Goldsmiths’ Company, the longest standing sponsor of the awards, sponsoring two…
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23 MayEvents
Exclusive IJL preview event for Manchester retailers
Leading retailers from the Manchester area attended a VIP reception previewing collections from key brands and designers as part of an IJL preview this week. Manchester’s Malmaison Hotel was selected for the exclusive regional preview, as the city is one of the key retail destinations in the UK for the…
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