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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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May- 2022 -17 MayEconomy
Post-Covid UK Footfall recovery worsens
Footfall in UK retail destinations declined by -0.7% last week from the week before, a consequence of drops in footfall in both retail parks (-1.8%) and shopping centres (-2.3%) whilst in high streets footfall rose modestly by +0.7%. This meant that the gap from the 2019 footfall level widened to…
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12 MayFeatures
James Sanders London Diamonds founder on the return of a 90s favourite
Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it…
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Apr- 2022 -28 AprilDesigners
Monica Vinader wins prestigious sustainability awards
Monica Vinader has been awarded two awards for its sustainability efforts – the Positive Luxury Award for responsible business of the Year, as well as the Queen’s Award for enterprise in sustainable development. Announced last week, Monica Vinader said it is “committed to accelerating change across the jewellery industry by…
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26 AprilRetailers
Turquoise Mountain to launch new collection at London craft week
Turquoise Mountain will launch a fine jewellery collection in collaboration with goldsmiths in Yangon, Myanmar for London craft week 2022. Together, they have created a collection “inspired by Myanmar’s rich cultural and natural heritage – blending traditional techniques with contemporary aesthetics for international buyers and designers”. Within the new collection…
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25 AprilRetailers
Graff launches high jewellery collection and global campaign
Graff, the multinational jeweller based in London, has launched its ‘Graffabulous’ collection and campaign, comprising over 80 pieces of high jewellery, each of which are reportedly one of a kind. The jeweller said the campaign offers “one of the greatest selections of precious stones to feature in a single high…
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22 AprilDesigners
BAJ and Lewis Malka collaborate for engagement ring scheme
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the culmination of its collaboration with Lewis Malka and the London Diamond Bourse. BAJ design and manufacturing diploma students were challenged to design and make a ring inspired by the concept of cultural identity. The pieces were wax carved and cast in silver,…
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21 AprilRetailers
The Alkemistry launches The Auric Collection
London-based fine jewellery brand The Alkemistry is set to launch a new in-store experience and collection, The Auric collection. In what the brand called “the first of its kind”, customers can have their aura read, and afterwards, a personalised piece of jewellery will be created using their aura colours. The…
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19 AprilNews
TH March celebrates 135th anniversary
TH March, the UK specialist jewellery insurance broker, is celebrating its 135th anniversary with an updated brand and an enhanced offering “to meet its customers’ changing needs”. Founded in 1887 by the son of a Hatton Garden diamond merchant, the firm made its name providing specialist jewellery and watch cover…
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14 AprilRetailers
Laings unveils plans for new £5m Glasgow flagship
Laings has signed a 15-year lease to take over a landmark B-listed building in Scotland, which is set to become the family-run jeweller’s new UK flagship location. A planning application submitted to Glasgow City Council highlighted Laings’ proposal to revitalise Rowan House, a 19th century retail and office development on…
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12 AprilRetailers
Christie’s presents red cross diamond charity sale
Christie’s has announced that The red cross diamond is up for sale,with part of the sale revenue to be donated to the international committee of the Red Cross. The jewel is a yellow, cushion-shaped diamond of 205.07 carats and marks only the third time in over 100 years that Christie’s…
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