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- 2023 -26 SeptemberRetailers
Finematter secures £2.2m in seed round
Finematter, the circular marketplace with over 150 independent jewellers, has announced the successful second close of its seed round, bringing the total raised to £2.2m. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in London, the company empowers customers to order, repair, remodel, and recycle real jewellery, giving them access to work with…
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21 SeptemberRetailers
Vrai partners with Malaika and launches new Aura Solitaire Bracelets
Vrai fine jewellery has announced its partnership with Noella Coursaris Musunka and the non-profit she founded in 2007, Malaika. Malaika’s mission is to empower girls and their families through education and community transformation. Its community-led ecosystem provides clean water, vocational, agricultural, athletic, and health programmes. Both the Malaika School and…
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19 SeptemberManufacturers
Hallmarking falls 12.2% in August
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 12.2% in August. In total 778,960 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in August 2023 compared with 886,746 in August 2022, a decline of 107,786. Gold hallmarking dropped 11.2% from 364,652 pieces hallmarked down to 323,993. However, gold…
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18 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council launches new global campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global campaign, To Treasure Now and Forever. As part of the new campaign actress Lily James has signed on to be an ambassador for the brand. The new campaign aims to celebrate the versatility of natural diamonds and…
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15 SeptemberDesigners
Mappin and Webb launches official Team GB jewellery line
Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its official Team GB collection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The company has launched this exclusive line as part of a new three-year licensing agreement with Team GB. According to Mappin and Webb the collection captures the “essence of strength, determination,…
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12 SeptemberNews
Scotland’s only gold mine at risk of falling into administration
Scotgold Resources, Scotland’s only gold mine, has announced that it is at risk of falling into administration after it suspended trading in its shares on the London Stock Exchange. The owner of Scotgold stated that while the Geological data and documentation suggested ‘no fatal flaws’ in the MRE and GC…
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12 SeptemberDesigners
Boodles announces two new ambassadors
Boodles has announced that Lady Eliza and Lady Amelia Spencer have joined the company as ambassadors. Lady Eliza and Amelia are twin daughters of Charles 9th Earl Spencer and Victoria Lockwood and nieces of the late Princess Diana. The sisters are models who were raised in the Constantia district of…
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6 SeptemberRetailers
BAEKKE unveils new brand and website
BAEKKE has announced the launch of its brand-new Shopify website and new interchangeable coloured bead bracelets that click on and off, allowing wearers to customise their jewellery according to their mood. The brand said it has “remained true to its commitment to sustainability by embracing a ‘cradle-to-cradle’ philosophy”, which ensures…
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1 SeptemberRetailers
Loveness Lee launches new collection
London based jewellery brand Loveness Lee has announced the launch of its new Mushroom collection on 6 September 2023. The new collection includes an 18 piece jewellery range and features texture filled designs paired with the “largest” combination of lab grown gemstones. Loveness foraged an array of curious looking wild…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustRetailers
Pandora unveils new store on Oxford Street
Pandora has unveiled its new store on London’s Oxford Street making it the jewellery retailer’s third and biggest store along the high street. Located opposite Tottenham Court Station’s Elizabeth Line entrance, the new store’s design is inspired by the city of London with a Pandora-infused twist. The “spacious” layout and…
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