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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Jan- 2022 -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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10 DecemberAnalysis
How world-class services can propel young brands
Nowadays, adequate customer service is a necessity. Solid customer service is a big help, and excellent customer service can lead to positive word of mouth. But there’s a tier of service quality that extends even further – the kind of customer support that can bolster a business’s reputation. At NOTCH,…
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8 DecemberUncategorized
The future of luxury jewellery
Keeping up with the changing moods and values of consumers can be a challenge for jewellery businesses, particularly since the pandemic acted like an accelerator for changes in consumer buying habits and values. Dr. Federica Carlotto, Program Director for the MA in Luxury Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London,…
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6 DecemberManufacturers
Ntinga bolsters team amid growth plans
London based jewellery manufacturer, Ntinga, has announced the appointment of Lisa Davies as sales manager for the family business. In her new role, Davies will help to grow the business further amid the “continued success” Ntinga has had this year. Ntinga said Davies will develop the business and provide a…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberRetailers
De Beers unveils new London flagship store
De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002.…
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26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches £52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet…
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