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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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Nov- 2011 -23 NovemberTrade Organisations
Mastermelt Ltd joins LBMA
Precious metal reclamation company Mastermelt Ltd has been accepted as an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The LBMA is the principal body involved in the buying and selling of physical gold and silver, with its membership made up of leading international refiners, banks and brokers,…
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22 NovemberCelebrities
Kelly Rowland makes TV appearance wearing SHO London
Kelly Rowland appeared on Sunday night's Alan Carr Chatty Man show in a pair of SHO London Coin Chandelier earrings and two Coin Boule rings.
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9 NovemberDesigners
Mishca expansion sees a string of new stockists
Jewellery brand Mishca Jewels London has announced several new stockists throughout the UK and Ireland, following the launch of its new luxury autumn/winter 2011 collections. Jewellery retailers Goodwins, Williamson Brown, Simon Milne, Red Accessories and Eastgate Antiques are just a few of the names to stock the brand’s latest…
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Oct- 2011 -31 OctoberUncategorized
Jorg Gray to produce customised watch for the London Special Branch
Watch brand Jorg Gray is to produce a customised watch for the London Metropolitan Police’s Special Branch command. The watch will have the Special Branch’s seal on the front, with the date that the command was founded and a unique serial number on the reverse. The Special Branch…
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27 OctoberCelebrities
Joely Richardson wears Annoushka earrings at Anonymous premier
Actress Joely Richardson attended the London premiere of Anonymous this week, wearing Bochic for Annoushka earrings. The shanghai 18 carat white gold, diamond and jade earrings by guest designer Bochic make up part of a range that “strive[s] to capture the essence of the Bochic woman… fresh, chic, distinctive and…
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25 OctoberUncategorized
New website launch for Boutique @ Royal London Watches
Condor Group has announced the launch of its new consumer-facing website, Boutique @ Royal London Watches, where new watch designs will be available for consumers searching for timepieces online. Featuring the latest Royal London models, the fashion-focused Boutique will “showcase up-to-the-minute watch trends and simplify the online shopping process…
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21 OctoberUncategorized
New London premises for Domino
Domino has expanded its facility in London with the opening of a new trade counter at 26-29 St Cross Street, Hatton Garden. The new premises, which opened at the beginning of October, will provide Domino with the opportunity to display and hold a greater level of stock than was…
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19 OctoberUncategorized
Vivid Yellow diamond sells for $6.6 million
The pear-shaped fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, weighing approximately 32.77 carats and estimated to achieve between $6 and $8 million (£3.8 and £5 million) was bought by an anonymous bidder at Christie’s New York for $6.6 million dollars (£4.1 million). Head of jewellery Rahul Kadakia commented: “At $201,000 (£127,251) per…
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7 OctoberUncategorized
Independent jeweller expansion in Norwich City centre
Independent jeweller Winsor Bishop has recently opened the doors to its newly extended store at 39 London Street in Norwich. As well as doubling the size of its premises, Winsor Bishop is hoping to appeal to a broader customer base by introducing a range of stylish, more affordable jewellery…
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Sep- 2011 -30 SeptemberUncategorized
Harriet Kelsall named Woman of the Year
Harriet Kelsall, founder and managing director of bespoke jewellery design company Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design, has been named Woman of the Year 2011 at the Specsavers Everywoman in Retail Awards. At a glittering cere mony held on the 14 September at London’s Savoy hotel, judges praised Harriet’s “vision, innovative approach…
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