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 -19 AugustRetailers
Astrid & Miyu opens first regional store in Leeds
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has opened their first regional store in the UK, following a number of global and London-based openings in recent months. The store is located in the heart of the Victoria Quarter in Leeds. The two-storey space across 83 sqft including the ground floor and 1st…
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18 AugustRetailers
Yoko London unveils new London flagship store
Luxury pearl jeweller, Yoko London, has opened a new flagship store on Sloane Street in London, spanning over 4,000 square feet across two floors which reportedly makes it one of the largest pearl jewellery stores in the world. The new store is housed in an 1890 building, and it will…
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11 AugustDesigners
Roxanne First launches Zodiac Collection
Roxanne First has introduced its latest range, the Zodiac collection – a series of squared moonstone pendants with solid gold zodiac symbols. Inspired by the tattoo line drawings which adorn Rocky’s – the founder of Roxanne First – arms, each Zodiac necklace combines “cosmic symbolism with magical moonstone properties”. Roxanne…
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10 AugustRetailers
So-Le Studio creative director to become Sotheby’s guest curator
So-Le Studio has announced a collaboration with Sotheby’s London, which will see creative director Maria Sole Ferragamo become the first guest curator of their auction series The Luxury Edit. The auction series will showcase a city-specific curated collection of luxury items, including jewellery, watches and spirits in London, New York…
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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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