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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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberRetailers
Daniella Draper opens permanent London store
Sustainable jewellery brand Daniella Draper has announced that it has opened a permanent store in King’s Road in time for Christmas. After a successful pop-up store at Duke of York Square in 2018/19, the Lincolnshire-born jewellery brand made the decision to secure a permanent location in the capital. Manufactured in…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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12 NovemberRetailers
The Alkemistry launches ‘Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up at Selfridges London
London-based fine jewellery brand, The Alkemistry, is launching ‘The Alkemistry Crystal Apothecary’ pop-up in Selfridges London, on 1 November 2021. The pop-up will focus on the brand’s crystal collections, Cinta and Iqra, and shoppers will be able to explore The Alkemistry’s personalisation table where the team will be creating bespoke…
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11 NovemberRetailers
Astrid and Miyu to launch three new London stores
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced it will be launching three new destination stores in London. Opening on 18 November, 25 November and 3 December on King’s Road, Foubert’s Place and Coal Drops Yard, the new stores arrive in time for the festive season. The new stores will feature…
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1 NovemberAuctions
Tiaras belonging to Empress Joséphine Bonaparte to be offered at Sotheby’s London
Sotheby’s is set to offer two tiaras in London that are thought to have belonged to Joséphine de Beauharnais, the wife of Napoléon Bonaparte (1769-1821) and Empress of France. The two tiaras, each part of a set of matching jewellery, are set with gemstones engraved with classical heads, several of…
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1 NovemberRetailers
Merci Maman launches inside Selfridges
Jewellery brand Merci Maman has announced that it has teamed up with Selfridges London to launch its first in-store concession. The store, which launches today (1 November), offers Merci Maman’s necklaces and bracelets, which can be hand-engraved on site, seven days a week. The brand has experienced “rapid growth” over…
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Oct- 2021 -21 OctoberRetailers
Hancocks London unveils ‘Slinky Shoulders’ diamond collection
Hancocks London has unveiled its second new diamond collection this year called ‘Slinky Shoulders’. The collection consists of six rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, with each ring featuring a diamond with a side of colour. It also features a variety of shapes and sizes of old-cut…
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15 OctoberRetailers
Austen and Blake opens London flagship store
Austen and Blake has announced the opening of its new London store alongside the creation of six new jobs. Established in 2012, the company will be joining London’s jewellery quarter at 8 Greville St, London, in the district of Hatton Garden. This will be the engagement ring specialist’s first store…
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12 OctoberAuctions
Jewelled spectacles to auction for £4m at Sotheby’s
A pair of unseen jewelled spectacles will be auctioned in London at Sotheby’s for the first time, with estimates of £1.5 – £2.5m each. Ahead of the sale in October, the spectacles are set to go on view to the public for the first time, with an exhibition in Hong…
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Sep- 2021 -29 SeptemberRetailers
Tatty Devine launches new collection with Gemma Correll
Tatty Devine has announced a new collection with illustrator Gemma Correll which will be available from 14 October 2021. The new collection which has been designed in London by creative director Harriet Vine also individually comes with a tag engraved with Gemma Correll’s signature. The collaboration with Correll comprises pet-themed…
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