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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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Nov- 2021 -22 NovemberAuctions
Bonhams to sell £150k sapphire and diamond ring
Bonhams has announced that sapphires and spinels will be auctioned at its London Jewels sale on 2 December at New Bond Street. A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000. This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural…
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22 NovemberRetailers
PureJewels wins local innovation in business award
East London jeweller PureJewels has won the “Best Innovation in Business 2021” category at the Newham Chamber of Commerce business awards. PureJewels won the award in recognition of its 400% growth in visits to its e-commerce site over the past two years during the pandemic. The company supplies 22-carat gold…
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19 NovemberTrade Organisations
British Academy of Jewellery collaborates with Fuli Gemstones
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it is collaborating with Fuli Gemstones to give its Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “hands-on experience” working with Fuli’s natural peridot. The BAJ said the project challenges its level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot.…
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18 NovemberRetailers
Maya Gemstones adds four new pieces to Sonya Collection
Maya Gemstones has announced that four new pieces are being added to its Sonya Collection, each with the brand’s signature ‘Maya cut’ diamond in the centre. This month sees pendants and rings in red and aqua being added to the collection. As with the previous pieces in the Sonya Collection,…
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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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