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.
-
Mar- 2023 -10 MarchDesigners
Ananya Fine Jewellery launches ‘Chakra Icon’ collection
Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new collection titled “Chakra Icon”. The Chakra bracelet’s signature design codes are 18-karat white, rose and yellow gold, offering “enduring allure and universal appeal”. Each piece is handcrafted in London and draws upon decades of savoir-faire while its gemstones reflect Ananya’s…
Read More » -
8 MarchNews
Orelia partners with Smart Works for International Women’s Day
For the fourth year in a row, Orelia announced it will donate one item to Smart Works for every item sold between 6-12 March 2023 to mark International Women’s Day, which is celebrated globally on the 8 March. In the last three years that Orelia has supported Smart Works charity…
Read More » -
7 MarchManufacturers
Astteria opens new London store
Astteria, the UK jewellery brand specialising in coloured diamonds, has announced that it will open a new store in London’s Mayfair neighbourhood on 15 March. The company stated that it chose this location because it best reflected the “excellence” of the brand and its future. With its new showroom and…
Read More » -
7 MarchNews
Historic Spencer-Churchill necklace on sale for first time ever
High-end jewellery shop Hancocks London has announced that the famous Spencer-Churchill necklace will be on the market for the first time in history for £125,000. The necklace derives its name from John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, who in 1875 created it for his wife Frances. Described as an “intricate…
Read More » -
2 MarchNews
New Trustmark Scheme relaunched in March
The world’s first consumer online assurance scheme for the jewellery industry, the Trustmark Scheme, relaunched on 1 March with the support of all four UK Assay offices for the first time. It was first launched in 2012 by the Edinburgh Assay office to reassure consumers that hallmarked jewellery was not…
Read More » -
Feb- 2023 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Amanda Coleman launches ‘Sunflower’ collection
British jewellery designer Amanda Coleman has launched her new collection titled “Sunflower”. The pieces are handmade in sterling silver or 22ct gold vermeil with a choice of black oxidised silver or freshwater pearl centre. The collection is inspired by the “beauty of sunflowers” and is aimed at creating a “sense…
Read More » -
27 FebruaryDesigners
Steven Stone launches The Stone Lab
Steven Stone has announced the launch of The Stone Lab, a boutique jewellery company with a “mission to create unique pieces of lab grown and moissanite jewellery that will stand the test of time”. Founded in 1937, Steven Stone has built its reputation on high quality, personalised service, and specialises…
Read More » -
24 FebruaryDesigners
Theo Fennell launches scrimshaw pearls collection
Theo Fennell has collaborated on a collection of four one-of-a-kind pearl designs with Central St Martins graduate Tabitha Charlton featuring the ancient technique of scrimshaw. As part of his ongoing Gilded Youth initiative, Fennell invited Charlton to collaborate on a series of designs. The four 18ct gold and pearl pieces…
Read More » -
21 FebruaryDesigners
Auree founder named in top 100 inspiring female entrepreneurs list
Amelia Carmichael, founder of Auree Jewellery, has been named as one of the UK’s most inspirational female entrepreneurs by the f:entrepreneur ‘#ialso100’ campaign. Carmichael, who founded Auree in 2014, has been profiled alongside 100 female entrepreneurs from across the country, as part of the campaign to celebrate the achievements of…
Read More » -
20 FebruaryDesigners
Maanesten enters UK market with new London store
Danish jewellery and accessories brand Maanesten has entered the UK market with its first UK store, which opened on Beak Street in London’s Soho this month. In the last few years, Maanesten has grown “at a record speed”. It was founded in 2010 by jewellery designer Lotte Callesen and creative…
Read More »