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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- 2013 -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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12 AprilRetailers
Asprey Bond Street gets a new look
The jewellery and watch departments of British luxury goods brand Asprey’s flagship retail store on New Bond Street have benefited from a re-design by consultancy gpstudio.
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11 AprilDesigners
Cassandra Yap creates limited edition prints for Bobby White collection
For the launch of his ‘Race to the Moon’ Collection, Bobby White asked artist Cassandra Yap to create 20 limited edition screen prints, who has duly obliged.
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9 AprilTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary
On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.
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3 AprilEvents
Award ceremony announced for Holts Academy graduates
Holts Academy of Jewellery will host an awards ceremony on 7 May to celebrate both its graduates and 13th anniversary.
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2 AprilTrade Organisations
Holts Academy of Jewellery launches nationwide apprenticeship scheme
Holts Academy of Jewellery has announced the launch of its exclusive National Apprenticeship Programme.
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