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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- 2024 -13 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Gabriella partners with Farfetch
London-based jewellery designer Lily Gabriella has entered an e-commerce partnership with luxury online retailer Farfetch, to bring an edit of its fine jewellery collections to the etailers’ global audience in over 190 countries. The partnership will see a selection of Lily Gabriella’s rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants from the…
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3 SeptemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland on track to deliver FY25 guidance
Watches of Switzerland has stated that trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been in line with its expectations and that the group is on track to deliver its FY25 guidance as it makes progress against its Long Range Plan. Demand for its key luxury brands,…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustRetailers
Yoko London unveils Treasures of the Sea collection
Yoko London, renowned globally for crafting the world’s most unique pearl jewellery, has announced the launch of its Treasures of The Sea collection. The collection is inspired by the brand’s name ‘Yoko’, meaning child of the ocean and is a “celebration of the ocean’s timeless beauty and the unparalleled elegance…
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29 AugustEconomy
Retail footfall shows resilience despite riots
Footfall in the UK rose marginally by 0.9% from July to August in all UK retail destinations according to data from MRI. The performance was led by a 2.1% rise in shopping centre footfall followed by 2% increase at retail parks. Despite this, activity in high streets declined by 0.1%,…
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28 AugustSponsored
Cooksongold to Exhibit at The Jewellery Show 2024
Cooksongold, the UK’s leading supplier of jewellery-making supplies, is thrilled to announce its participation in The Jewellery Show 2024, set to take place from 1-2 September at Olympia, London. The Jewellery Show is the ultimate destination for the jewellery community, bringing together the most prestigious names, emerging talent and expert…
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28 AugustDesigners
Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember merge leadership
Aeternum Holding, owner of Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember, has announced that the two brands will merge under one leadership. As part of this transition, Scott Thomson, who has served as CEO of Astley Clarke since 2013, will be stepping down As a result of this Lynette Ong, founder…
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20 AugustRetailers
Missoma opens first Leeds store
Missoma has opened its first store outside of London in Redical’s Victoria Leeds. The British jewellery brand, which opened its latest store on Friday 16 August, is Missoma’s second-ever permanent store, following the opening of the Covent Garden store in November 2023. Located in Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade with a…
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13 AugustDesigners
Zedd to launch new additions to Zedd Diamond collection
Zedd has announced the launch of new pieces to its Zedd Diamond collection. The new additions combine textured black zirconium with 18ct rose gold, platinum and both black and colourless diamonds in a range of stylish geometric finishes. At The Jewellery Show from September 1-2, the company will offer a…
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8 AugustAppointments
Bonhams appoints Chabi Nouri as global CEO
Bonhams has appointed Chabi Nouri as global CEO of the international auction house. Nouri, who will be based in Bonhams’ headquarters in New Bond Street, London, will take up the position in October 2024 at the 14-saleroom auction house. Swiss-born Nouri has deep knowledge and experience in international luxury and…
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7 AugustProduct Launches
Martin’s Gems to launch new fine jewellery collection in Mayfair
Martin Prinsloo, the master gemstone cutter of London and founder of Martin’s Gems, is set to launch his new fine jewellery collection on 30 August 2024 at the Chesterfield Hotel in Mayfair. “The gem makes the jewel” is what Prinsloo strongly believes, this motto then was also the focal point…
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