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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Jul- 2022 -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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Jun- 2022 -28 JuneTrade Organisations
JewelFund opens applications for fifth year
The Jewellers Academy has announced it has opened applications for its JewelFund for its fifth year, offering jewellers a £1,000 grant to help grow their jewellery business. There are three £1,000 grants available to spend on a specific area of an applicant’s business, and successful candidates are not required to…
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27 JuneCurrent Affairs
UK sanctions Russian gold exports
New exports of Russian gold will no longer be allowed to enter the UK, Canada, US and Japan due to new measures announced at the G7 Summit yesterday (26 June), in a bid to ramp up the pressure on Putin amid his attack on Ukraine. Gold is reportedly Russia’s biggest…
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24 JuneEconomy
Jewellers voice concern over rate of inflation
Jewellery retailers have expressed concern over the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures which show headline inflation at 9.1%. Jewellers have cited reasons such as the increased prices of gold and silver, a lack of support and understanding from the government, and dwindling sales as cause for their concern. Seena…
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20 JuneRetailers
Footfall rises 4% as heatwave sweeps across UK
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by +4.1% last week from the week before, with the largest rise of +5% in high streets, according to Springboard. Footfall aslo in retail parks rose by +2.5% and by +3.7% in shopping centres. On Saturday footfall in high streets declined by -7.6% whilst…
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20 JuneEvents
Tiffany & Co’s exhibition ‘Vision & Virtuosity’ opens in London
Tiffany and Co has opened its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition hosted at London’s Saatchi Gallery from 10 June to 19 August. Its exhibition brings over 400 objects from the House’s archives, with many pieces shown to the public for the first time. The exhibition is a “visual chronicle” of the…
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17 JuneRetailers
Supernaturae announces first pop-up in Piccadilly Arcade series
Supernaturae, a nature based artistry and design brand, has announced its first pop-up in a new series will open in 12 Piccadilly Arcade for one month only, which will feature a jewellery collection from Oraik. It comes as Supernaturae will be producing a series of rotating events around nature, beauty,…
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