London
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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Jan- 2014 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Oxford Street store robbed of £500,000 of watches
Armed robbers have stolen more than half a million pounds’ worth of watches from a jewellers in Oxford Street, London. The smash-and-grab job was carried out in full view of a throng of rush hour shoppers, and when police arrived at the scene they were forced to back down when…
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27 JanuaryDesigners
London shop offers graduate exhibition opportunity
London-based Nude Jewellery is running a competition aimed at recent jewellery designer graduates where the winning entry will exhibited at Nude’s own London boutique. The winning piece will be showcased at the independent store’s Mayfair premises alongside it’s already sizeable collection of designer jewellery by award-winning designers. As well as…
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9 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
LJS announces new course for home learning
The London Jewellery School (LJS) has announced a new project which allows students to take online courses in jewellery design. The project, entitled Jewelry from Home, allows those who enrol on a course after paying the fee of £19.99 to have lifetime access to all of the materials available on…
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4 JanuaryEvents
CARAT* to debut Power Pearls at Spring Fair
The stunning new Power Pearls collection is a real departure from the norm for CARAT* and the first time in the company’s history where the use of synthetic pearls has been introduced. The collection consists of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings that are set in sterling silver settings and adorned with…
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Dec- 2013 -12 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Survey reveals Londoners’ taste for luxury jewellery
A survey of Christmas shoppers conducted in central London last week found that store retailers are winning the battle with their online rivals this year at the luxury end of the market. Of those surveyed, 64 per cent said they preferred shopping in store, and only 15 per cent said…
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10 DecemberEvents
Royds law firm co-sponsors jewellery awards, client scoops gong
City of London-based solicitors Royds LLP co-sponsored the recent British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) Awards, and saw one of their clients take home a gong. The 5 December awards shone a light on the association’s members, highlighting companies and individuals that have excelled in their particular field over the last year.…
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4 DecemberDesigners
Presman Mastermelt sponsors boutique pop-up
Precious metal processors Presman Mastermelt has sponsored the Christmas retail venture of three award-winning designers. The firm sponsored the Ag3 exhibition, where designers Myia Bonner, Clarice Price Thomas and Ros Millar’s are running as an imaginative Christmas boutique in Somerset House, London. The exhibition showcases work that “explores the boundaries…
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Nov- 2013 -28 NovemberCelebrities
Thomas Sabo unveils new ambassador
Georgia May Jagger has been named as the new face of Thomas Sabo, modelling in the company’s latest campaign. Jagger, daughter of Jerry Hall and Mick Jagger, posed wearing the new Karma collection showcasing the company’s 72 piece range, which consists of beads representing positive energy and fortune, and a…
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4 NovemberTrade Organisations
IJL announces new board members
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced its advisory board will be joined by several of the industry’s most influential figures. The new members are Bec Astley Clarke MBE, founder of Astley Clarke, and Dax Humberstone, managing director of Antwerp Diamonds, who will sit alongside recently appointed member, Mark Adlestone, chairman…
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Oct- 2013 -31 OctoberInternational
Former Links of London boss appointed as Trollbeads CEO
David Riddiford has been appointed as the new chief executive officer for Trollbeads UK, just weeks after the Danish jewellery announced the acquisition of its UK distributor, Fable Trading. Riddiford, who was formerly chief executive for Links of London globally and Folli Follie in the UK, is currently non-executive director…
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