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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Sep- 2012 -14 SeptemberCelebrities
Rihanna wears Bobby White during Paralympic Games performance
Global pop phenomenon Rihanna wore rings designed by Hatton Garden jeweller Bobby White during her performance at the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games.
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5 SeptemberManufacturers
Brown & Newirth award Holts Academy design talent as part of 45th anniversary celebrations
Bridal and commitment ring manufacturer Brown & Newirth London has partnered with Holts Academy to give emerging jewellery designers a chance to become a part of its 45th anniversary celebrations.
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Aug- 2012 -29 AugustCelebrities
Tennis ace Azarenka becomes Citizen brand ambassador
The current number one player on the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour Victoria Azarenka has joined Citizen as its latest international brand ambassador.
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22 AugustDesigners
byBiehl chosen as ‘Inspirational Awards’ charity jewellery
Danish jewellery company byBiehl has been chosen as the charity jewellery for the Inspirational Awards.
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17 AugustManufacturers
De Beers moves aggregation of worldwide production to Botswana
After almost 80 years in London, De Beers’ aggregation of diamonds moved to Botswana on 14 August.
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14 AugustTrade Organisations
NAG to launch retail apprenticeship scheme
The National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) is working with Skillsmart Retail to launch an apprenticeship scheme within the sector.
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9 AugustTrade Organisations
BJA Diamond Jubilee brooch competition finalists announced
The British Jewellery Association (BJA) has selected six finalists for its Diamond Jubilee brooch competition.
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8 AugustManufacturers
ArtCAM helps re-create the Cheapside Hoard
A partnership between the Museum of London, Jewellery Industry Innovation Centre (JIIC) and Birmingham Institute of Art and Design (BIAD) is using technology to investigate the greatest hoard of Elizabethan and Jacobean jewellery in the world – the Cheapside Hoard.
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7 AugustEconomy
UK retail sales ‘subdued’ in July
Despite better weather and the feel-good factor surrounding the start of the Olympic Games, the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that UK retail sales were subdued in July.
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1 AugustManufacturers
Zurich station clock gets Olympic-inspired transformation
In celebration of the 2012 Olympic Games, Mondaine has transformed Zurich train station’s famous meeting point clock to pay homage to the Games’ host city.
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