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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Aug- 2022 -5 AugustTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse launches Practical Diamond education course
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has launched its new education programme, the Practical Diamond Knowledge course, which marks the LDB’s first in-house training course. The Practical Diamond education course has been developed alongside polished diamond expert Craig Sievewright. The course is aimed at those buying or selling diamonds, and designed…
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4 AugustEconomy
Footfall declines in July as north-south divide grows
Footfall weakened in July to -14.2% below 2019 from -12.3% in June 2022 with the month’s performance also highlighting the growing divide between the north and south of the country, according to the latest data from Springboard. July saw a -17% decline compared with 2019 in high streets, a -18.6%…
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2 AugustFeatures
Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope
Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Artisan sees ‘excellent growth’ in diamond sales
Artisan, the jewellery manufacturer based in Hatton Garden, has “far exceeded” its growth targets amid a rise in diamond sales and growth in Artisan’s mount and semi-set mount business. The diamond sales have been via Artisan’s live diamond feed from approved partners across the world, providing customers with access to…
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Jul- 2022 -26 JulyRetailers
Leigh-on-Sea based Jeweller nominated for Entrepreneur Award
Leigh-On-Sea-based Jewellery business Inscripture founder Hayley Sturniolo has been named as a finalist in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, acknowledges and champions the hard work and uplifting stories of business owners across the UK, with an emphasis on their journey…
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25 JulyRetailers
Retail accounts for 10% of UK administrations in 2022, study finds
The retail sector accounted for 10% of administrations in the first six months of the year – the third highest industry in the UK – according to analysis by full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau. It found more than 620 businesses, 62 of which came from the retail industry, filed for…
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18 JulyRetailers
Footfall drops as heatwave hits UK
Footfall across UK high streets are down -7.3% on last week as the country experiences a heatwave, according to Springboard. However, high streets in coastal towns have seen a surge of footfall, rising by 9.0%. The largest drop was seen in greater London, which was down -13% across high streets…
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18 JulyFeatures
The future of the NAJ
What is your history in the jewellery industry? You may not know, but I started on the shop floor as a Saturday girl and worked up to store manager with the support of a wonderful employer. From this rather lucky start and introduction to the jewellery industry, I studied hard…
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12 JulyRetailers
Scott Henshall and Mark Lloyd combine to launch new range
Fashion designer Scott Henshall and jeweller Mark Lloyd have created and designed a new jewellery range, based upon heraldic and mythical creatures. One of the first pieces from the range was “The Filmcoin cuff” a gold bracelet that was worn by Lady Victoria Hervey at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.…
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6 JulyRetailers
David Morris celebrates 60th anniversary with new campaign
David Morris is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a new campaign, featuring its latest collections and based around its “vision for the future of jewellery design”. Launching in the brand’s birthday month, and featuring brand-new designs and one-of-a-kind pieces, the campaign aims to capture the house’s signature “modern- classic’ jewels…
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