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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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May- 2013 -28 MayCurrent Affairs
A tribute to Thelma Monrose
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Thelma Monrose, who passed away on 16 May.
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15 MayRetailers
lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser
Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.
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14 MayRetailers
Elgin store recognised in Greats Awards 2013
Independent jewellery and gift store Bijou, in Elgin, Scotland, has been awarded the Best Gift Retailer of Jewellery and Fashion Accessories award at the Greats Awards 2013.
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14 MayEvents
Visual merchandising expert to deliver May workshop
Visual merchandising and retail consultant and Jewellery Focus contributor Paula Arkell-Waller will be holding a workshop this month, to help those hoping to begin a career in visual merchandising.
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Apr- 2013 -30 AprilDesigners
Lonmin Design Innovation Award deadline extended
The Lonmin Design Innovation Award, which aims to drive forward innovative jewellery design in platinum, has extended the entry deadline to 17 May.
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25 AprilCurrent Affairs
£6.2 million world record for Bonhams blue diamond
An extremely rare fancy deep-blue diamond weighing 5.30 carats sold at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London’s New Bond Street yesterday, for a record price of $1.8 million (£1.2 million) per carat.
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24 AprilManufacturers
Behind the scenes at Stephen Webster
Stephen Webster Ltd’s head of CAD, Edward Slater, has revealed the processes used to create the brand’s globally recognised jewellery designs, utilising Delcam’s ArtCAM JewelSmith software.
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23 AprilManufacturers
MP welcomes new jewellery brand to UK
Oriental jewellery brand AiJade has chosen Milton Keynes as the location for its UK headquarters, and has been welcomed to the area by MP Mark Lancaster.
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17 AprilCurrent Affairs
The Princie Diamond sells for £25.5 million
An extraordinary 34.65 carat fancy intense pink diamond set a new record high at Christie’s New York on 16 April, selling for £25,560,438 ($39,323,750) with premium, or £737,674 per carat.
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17 AprilManufacturers
Promotion at Domino strengthens creative team
Naomi Newton Sherlock has been promoted to the role of creative director by WB the Creative Jewellery Group, to take responsibility for overseeing creative activities for all of the Domino brands.
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