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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Feb- 2022 -15 FebruaryRetailers
UK footfall rises for fifth consecutive week
Across UK retail destinations, footfall rose by +2.2% last week from the week before, with increases in each of the three destination types, according to Springboard. Footfall rose in all types of town centres, with the largest rise of +7.1% in regional cities outside of London versus +3.3% in Central…
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14 FebruaryEvents
Pure London confirms return this summer
Pure London has announced the next edition of its buying event will be between 17-19 July 2022 at the Olympia London, which will also see the launch of Pure Jewel, an exclusive area for fine and precious jewellery. Curated by Pure London event director Gloria Sandrucci, Pure Jewel will showcase…
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11 FebruaryRetailers
Graff launches ‘Wild Flower’ collection
Graff, the multinational jeweller based in London, has announced the launch of its new ‘Wild Flower’ collection, in tribute to the English Garden and “modern femininity”. The diamond collection comprises earrings, necklace and rings made with floral jewels, and it includes four styles of flowers in different sizes and arrangements,…
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4 FebruaryRetailers
Jan footfall 20% down on 2019 figures
Footfall in UK retail destinations weakened in January, reaching a gap of -20.8% from the 2019 level versus -18.6% in December, according to Springboard. It said that the drop in levels was driven by a “poorer relative performance in high streets and shopping centres”. However, it said it was “a…
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Jan- 2022 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Lebrusan Studio raises £1,000 for anti-child labour campaign
Ethical jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has relaunched its anti-child labour fundraiser, having raised £1,000 for the Global March Against Child Labour. The London and Brighton-based jeweller spent six months gathering funds for the Global March. It offered rewards in exchange for donations, including pairs of hand-crafted silver filigree stud earrings…
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25 JanuaryAdvice
How to manufacture in the UK?
When I founded Augustine Jewels over 10 years ago, I searched around for manufacturing in England. I was determined that Augustine Jewels would be Made in Britain. I hope that the key learnings from that period might help others to manufacture in the UK. Step 1 – Manufacturing Strategy The…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Winsor Bishop announces refurb plans with £2m sale
Norwich-based jewellers, Winsor Bishop, has announced the biggest refurbishment in its 187-year history, with plans to open-up access to the Norwich store’s first floor and create further retail space, subject to landlord’s consent. Much of the work will focus on bringing the plumbing and electrics up to date, and there…
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5 JanuaryRetailers
House of Alyssa launches collection with The Shard
The House of Alyssa has released a new jewellery collection, ‘The Top of The Shard’, in a partnership between British jeweller, Alyssa Smith, and The Shard. The collection features the sights that can be witnessed at the top of The Shard, including a miniature silver double decker bus with spinning…
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Dec- 2021 -23 DecemberRetailers
Auree to debut on Liberty’s online shop
Jewellery brand Auree will debut a selection of pieces from various collections on department store Liberty’s online shop. A curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets and earrings priced from £30. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion for Auree, who set…
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17 DecemberTrade Organisations
BAJ students embark on Fuli Gemstones project
The collaboration between Fuli Gemstones and the British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has officially begun, as level five students at the BAJ are currently in the process of manufacturing peridot jewellery for the project. The students have been developing their stone setting skills and creating peridot jewellery using stones donated…
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