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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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Mar- 2022 -3 MarchNews
Footfall strengthens after largest monthly rise since June
With a gap of -20.7% from the 2019 level, footfall in February strengthened marginally from January when it was -20.8% below 2019, according to Springboard. This was driven by a month on month increase of +9.1% which was the largest single monthly uplift since June 2021 and nearly three times…
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2 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards makes its return
The presentation of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards (GC&DC) returned to the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on 28 Monday February 2022. The awards ceremony, reportedly known as the ‘Jewellery Oscars’, was hosted by British jewellery writer and editor Rachael Taylor. Overall, more than 300 guests were welcomed, including…
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1 MarchRetailers
Footfall up 11% on last week, Springboard says
Footfall rose by +11.1% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, when it dropped by -3.8%, according to Springboard. The company said this uplift emanated from a bounce back in footfall on Friday and Saturday when footfall averaged +43.3% higher than the week before, “helped by…
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1 MarchUncategorized
Footfall up 11% on last week, Springboard says
Footfall rose by +11.1% across all UK retail destinations last week from the week before, when it dropped by -3.8%, according to Springboard. The company said this uplift emanated from a bounce back in footfall on Friday and Saturday when footfall averaged +43.3% higher than the week before, “helped by…
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Feb- 2022 -24 FebruaryRetailers
Hassanzadeh Jewellery announces digital website redesign
Hassanzadeh Jewellery has appointed Vitamin Commerce for to redesign its website. Working on the new digital presence of Hassanzadeh Jewellery, it said Vitamin Commerce has been appointed to “create a new exciting and sleek website to host their luxury jewellery collections”. Founded by Sheikh Haj Hossein Hassanzadeh over a century…
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24 FebruaryRetailers
Engravers Guild of London launches new jewellery brand
Engravers Guild of London, the personalised gifts company, has launched a new jewellery brand, called Myri London. The brand offers a range of personalised necklaces and bracelets which can all be customised with engraving. An initial selection of 120 pieces is offered across silver, 18K gold plate and 18K rose…
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23 FebruaryRetailers
The Alkemistry hails UK expansion
The Alkemistry has announced it is set to expand its presence in the UK, following “triple digit e-commerce growth in 2020”. It has added a number of female founded brands to their product offering including fellow British brand, Dinny Hall and London centred Alice Van Cal. With a revenue growth…
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22 FebruaryNews
Storm Eunice curtails footfall rise
Storm Eunice “heavily impacted” footfall across the UK, with a -3.8% decline from the week before and drops in all three destination types, according to retail experts Springboard. However, it said the distortion created by the weather meant that the result between Sunday and Thursday was “wholly different from Friday…
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21 FebruaryAuctions
Myne London to host inaugural charity ball in March
London-based ethical emerald supplier, Myne London, has announced it will raise funds through its inaugural charity ball for lapidary communities in the northern regions of Pakistan. The Myne London Foundation was created in September 2021 to support women in Pakistan by giving their daughters the funds they need for school…
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16 FebruaryDesigners
Tatty Devine to bring new exhibition to Hove Museum & Art Gallery
London-based jewellers Tatty Devine has announced it is set to hold a new exhibition ‘Misshapes: The making of Tatty Devine’ at the Hove Museum and Art Gallery later this Spring. The exhibition celebrates design duo Harriet Vine MBE and Rosie Wolfenden MBE, who met at Chelsea College of Art and…
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