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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 -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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23 MayTaking Stock
Maree London – ‘ReeOmega collection’
Maree London is very proud to be exhibiting for the second year at The Jewellery and Watch Show London. After the excess of last year show and exhibiting at the sister show at Birmingham NEC in January 2014, Maree London is very excited to be launching the New Collection at…
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16 MayCurrent Affairs
London Diamond Bourse launches Young Persons Committee
The London Diamond Bourse has announced the launch of a Young Persons Committee tasked with championing new ideas within the industry. Seven young members from the existing membership will make up the new committee with the intention of “creating and nurturing a collaborative forum for young people to be heard,…
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13 MayDesigners
F Hinds and IJL competition winners revealed
F Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL) have announced the five winners of the High Street by Design 2014 competition. Director of F Hinds, Andrew Hinds said: “We are delighted that our winners literally come from north, south, east and west. The vigour of jewellery design is amply illustrated by…
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6 MayEvents
IJL kickstarter line up unveiled
The IJL KickStarters for 2014 have been unveiled with 10 new jewellery designers all now in the running to be crowned the ‘People’s Choice’ KickStarter. International Jewellery London’s KickStart bursary initiative, aimed at supporting the Best of British young jewellers, offers 10 talented designers a place on its mentoring programme.…
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2 MayManufacturers
Links of London named Wimbledon’s official jewellery sponsor
Links of London has marked its 21st anniversary by launching a limited edition range in honour of being named the official Wimbledon jewellery collection. The company’s in-house design team visited the Wimbledon grounds and museum to gain inspiration for the collection, which features a set of Wimbledon themed charms such…
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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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