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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Jan- 2024 -23 JanuaryDesigners
Theo Fennell unveils new pieces
Theo Fennell has unveiled its latest pieces for January including designs like Fable, Motley and brand new Ripple design. Ripple has been designed to act as a soft and subtle setting to “let the stones be the stars”. The Ripple designs are all earrings set in gold with various gemstones…
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19 JanuaryTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse unveils leadership changes
The London Diamond Bourse has announced significant changes within its council of management and has appointed David Troostwyk as joint president and Charlotte Rose as vice president. Current vice president Troostwyk’s appointment comes after Alan Cohen, the current president, announced that this year would mark his final term in office.…
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16 JanuaryRetailers
Beaverbrooks’ luxury brand Loupe opens second store
Beaverbrooks’ fine jewellery and watch brand Loupe has launched its second boutique in Croydon London, which opened on Friday 12 January 2024. Loupe is a thoughtfully curated concept by Beaverbrooks, the 105-year-old family-owned jewellers with 87 stores nationwide. A project over five years in the making, with a total investment…
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15 JanuaryNews
Hallmarking falls 17.6% in 2023
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 17.6% in 2023. In total 8,031,340 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2023 compared with 9,745,285 in 2022, a decline of 1,713,945. Gold hallmarking dropped 12.2% from 4,012,145 pieces hallmarked down to 3,521,940. However, gold 999 saw…
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10 JanuaryRetailers
Kismet by Milka signs 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street
Turkish fine jeweller Kismet by Milka has signed a 10-year lease for 110 New Bond Street, situated on the corner of Brook Street in London’s West End. The London store will be Kismet’s 16th store following its successful opening in Dubai last year. The brand also operates through a number…
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9 JanuaryDesigners
Loveness Lee unveils Dragon Chinese Zodiac Ring
Loveness Lee has announced the release of the Dragon Chinese Zodiac Recycled Silver Ring, for Chinese New Year. Crafted with a textured band and contrasting smooth polished surface, this new unisex signet style ring features hand-written ancient Chinese calligraphy of the Dragon. Each ring is handcrafted in London and adopts…
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Nov- 2023 -24 NovemberRetailers
Hallmarking up 3.1% in October
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices has seen a 3.1% rise in October. In total 867,971 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in October 2023 compared with 841,693 in October 2022, an increase of 26,278. However, gold hallmarking dropped 2.8% from 404,355 pieces hallmarked down…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Newcastle ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, study finds
Newcastle has been named as the ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, scoring an overall score of 93.92, according to a new report by luxury jewellery retailer Liberty London. The report stated that Newcastle shone brightly at the top of its overall table, consistently scoring amongst the highest in each…
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7 NovemberRetailers
Hannah Martin London launches new A Vanitas collection
Eponymous jewellery brand founder Hannah Martin has launched her new A Vanitas collection in collaboration with Guy Berryman, founder of Applied Art Forms. A Vanitas is a collection of unisex, “heirloom-quality” jewellery inspired by the 17th-Century Dutch tradition of Vanitas paintings that “evoked the fleeting nature of life”. In a…
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6 NovemberNews
Juno launches 14 days’ free jewellery insurance policy
Juno Jewellery Insurance has launched a new initiative for jewellery retailers. which could help provide instant insurance protection from the moment customers leave the shop or receive an item at home. Everyone knows that insurance for valuable items is important, and never more so than in the initial period following…
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