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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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17 FebruaryDesigners
Georg Jensen debuts recycled gold collection
Danish jeweller Georg Jensen has unveiled its new extended ‘Reflect’ collection which includes pieces made entirely of recycled gold. The extended collection includes more sterling silver pieces as well as the new 18 carat gold pieces all designed by Jacqueline Rabun. The gold styles range from statement necklaces to chunky…
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15 FebruaryDesigners
Lia Lam debuts fine jewellery brand
Jewellery designer Lia Lam has debuted her eponymous brand with four new collections. She is said to bring a “modern sensibility” to her designs, and each collection celebrates her signature style – a blend of “bold forms, artful shapes with effortless clean lines”. The collections also use 20th Century modernist…
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14 FebruaryDesigners
Rachel Jackson launches ‘Electric Love’ collection
London based designer Rachel Jackson has launched the “Electric Love” collection, the first of three collections for Spring/Summer 23. According to the jeweller the line is the first of a three-part story of two great loves. A love affair between two girls. The pieces are crafted from sterling silver, 22…
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10 FebruaryRetailers
Watches of Switzerland falls short of expectations amid Christmas strikes
Watches of Switzerland has reported that its revenues increased 17% to £407m in the 13 weeks to January 29 this year, narrowly falling short of analysts’ consensus expectations of £425m. The company said its lower than expected sales growth was because of rail and postal strikes over Christmas and general…
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7 FebruaryDesigners
Lily and Roo launches charity necklace
Lily and Roo has partnered with baby bank charity Little Village to create a necklace for Mothers Day. The necklace features a heart padlock style and is available in 925 sterling silver and 18ct gold plated on 925 sterling silver. Customers can choose to have the necklace engraved with a…
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