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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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Apr- 2014 -24 AprilEvents
BJA and NAG plan for merger in 2015
The British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) and the National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) are planning to form a single trade body by the end of 2015, it has been announced. Scant details about the merger were revealed by outgoing BJA chairman Gary Williams at the association’s Annual General Meeting in London, and…
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17 AprilCurrent Affairs
Holts Academy to expand offering with new course
The Holts Academy of Jewellery is set to expand its educational offering to include ‘Higher Education for Industry’. The higher national certificate and diploma courses come as the academy is developing a ‘Jewellery Degree for Industry’, set to launch in September 2015. Students will be able to enrol on its…
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15 AprilEvents
IJL launches new jewellery entrepreneurship award
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced the launch of a new industry award designed to identify entrepreneurs in the jewellery industry. The Jewellery Entrepreneur of the Year Award will recognise an individual who has demonstrated entrepreneurial flair in developing a business with the potential to grow into a profitable addition…
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14 AprilDesigners
Graduate competition finalists revealed
London based boutique Nude Jewellery has narrowed down the search for its Graduate in the Spotlight 2014 to just three entrants.Dovile Bertulyte, Frank Luckham and Agnieszka Maksymiuk submitted their designs for the competition, which opened in January, and voting to find which of the three should be crowned winner has…
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11 AprilAppointments
Harry Levy continues at London Diamond Bourse
Harry Levy, president of the London Diamond Bourse (LDB), has begun serving another term as LDB president. The decision was made through an election by the body’s council of management, held Thursday 3 April. Harry Levy has served as LDB president since 2011, and currently also serves as president of…
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10 AprilEvents
Goldsmiths’ Fair to feature 170 leading designers
The Goldsmiths’ Fair will showcase 170 leading designer-makers as well as sporting a radical new look when it returns on September 22. The exhibition, which comprises of an array of contemporary jewellery and silver, will be held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London and will showcase newly completed masterpieces from…
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9 AprilFeatures
ARCHIVE: London Diamond Bourse – ‘No ordinary trading floor’
It is said that 85 per cent of the UK’s imported diamonds go through the London Diamond Bourse. The first journalist allowed through its doors in 20 years, Michael Northcott finds out what goes on behind those security gates. As exclusive clubs go, this is an unusual one. The mere…
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8 AprilDesigners
Bric-a-brac £20m Fabergé egg to go on display
A £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Karl Fabergé, which was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value, is to go on display at Wartski’s showroom in London later this month. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold…
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3 AprilManufacturers
New airport store for Links of London
Links of London has chosen London City Airport as host to its new compact store.The store will offer a wide selection of women’s jewellery collections, as well as men’s and women’s watches, cufflinks and accessories. Announcing the new premises, the firm said: “The design of the store reflects the smart…
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Mar- 2014 -28 MarchInternational
Gecko increases international presence with return to Basel
Jewellery manufacturer Gecko is looking to increase its international presence having returned to BaselWorld for the first time in several years.Part of WB The Creative Jewellery Group, Gecko is showcasing alongside Domino at Basel, with collections from Fiorelli Costume and Fiorelli Silver, Fred Bennett and D for Diamond. Children’s range,…
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