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 -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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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberRetailers
Jessica McCormack appoints new CEO
Cult London jeweller Jessica McCormack has appointed Leonie Brantberg, formerly of Burberry, as its new chief executive officer. It said Brantberg “brings with her significant luxury industry experience”, previously holding the position of chief of staff, strategy and growth projects at Burberry, where she was also a member of the…
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25 OctoberAppointments
Gem-A appoints new council members and reappoints president
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed Kate Flitcroft FGA, Maggie Campbell Pedersen FGA, and Pia Tonna as members of the board and has reappointed Richard Drucker FGA as its president, following its annual general meeting. Members were invited to vote on key ‘ordinary resolutions’ ahead of time…
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23 OctoberRetailers
PureJewels launches new atelier
London-based jeweller PureJewels has announced that it has launched a new atelier at its flagship store on Green Street in Forest Gate. The atelier features a centrepiece desk and tools dating back to the 1950s, which had belonged to CEO Jayant Raniga’s grandfather. As a result PureJewels is looking to…
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4 OctoberRetailers
D. Louise secures funding from former Gymshark CEO
London-based jewellery brand D. Louise has secured an investment from former CEO and executive chair of Gymshark, Steve Hewitt – who is joining the business as investment director. Founded in 2021 D. Louise seeks to redefine the jewellery industry by “creating high-quality, aesthetic jewellery at affordable prices”. D. Louise’s funding…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Maya adds 369 ring to its Out of Office collection
London-based fine jewellery brand Maya Gemstones has added a new Nikola Tesla-inspired ring, 369, to its Out of Office collection. The ring is made of 18ct yellow gold and has a bespoke 12.32ct oval-cut rubellite as its central stone. The gem is flanked by two intricate pencil designs, each with…
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