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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May- 2021 -27 MayTrade Organisations
Goldsmiths’ Company names Dame Lynne Brindley as prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Dame Lynne Brindley will succeed Richard Fox as prime warden. In the role, Brindley will be responsible for improving access to the company’s collection and archives through digital strategy, addressing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and inspiring future generations into a career in the industry.…
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26 MayRetailers
Garrard expands Middle East presence
Garrard has announced that it has expanded its presence across the Middle East with a new store debuting in Kuwait at the Ali Bin Ali Luxury Boutique. A curated selection of the retailer’s jewels will be showcased at the new store with many pieces available for the Gulf Cooperation Council…
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25 MayProduct Launches
Hancocks London launches historic tiara hire service
Mayfair’s Hancocks London has launched a new historic tiaras for hire service offering to its clients for weddings in 2021 and 2022. The initiative allows for Hancocks’ tiaras to be hired at a 1% charge of the retail value plus VAT for 24 hour periods. The deal includes a minimum…
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14 MayRetailers
Daniella Draper Jewellery to launch sixth site
Jewellery retailer Daniella Draper Jewellery has announced the opening of its sixth site, located on Grimsby’s Victoria Street. Founded in Cleethorpes over a decade ago, the launch represents a further expansion into Grimsby, where the firm’s workshop is also based. The shop features a “promising, bright space” with an antique…
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13 MayProduct Launches
Alighieri launches new bridal collection
Alighieri has announced the launch of its new bridal collection which was hand-casted in London’s Hatton Garden with recycled metals. The collection groups together signature pieces with wedding day essentials and was inspired by the mythical landscapes depicted in Dante Alighieri’s book of poems. It also features fresh silver chokers…
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5 MayAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmiths’ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilAuctions
Bonhams’ London Jewels sale totals over £2.7m
Bonhams has announced that sales at its most recent London Jewels auction made £2,747,050. The sale, which took place on 28 April, achieved a 76% sold by lot rate and 84% sold by value. The top lot was a 10.04 carats fine emerald and diamond ring by Bulgari, which sold…
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27 AprilRetailers
Gembridge appoints new brand ambassador
Gembridge has announced the appointment of Ioannis Alexandris as brand ambassador for Germany. Alexandris is a gemstone and antique jewellery dealer and communications committee chair for The International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA). He will join the network of Gembridge industry ambassadors from around the world. He is currently the CEO…
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21 AprilEvents
Bright Young Gems launches under interim custodianship
The Bright Young Gems (BYG) mentoring scheme is set to launch with Hammond PR as the appointed interim custodian for the initiative in 2021. While normally operated by International Jewellery London (IJL), due to the show not taking place in either 2020 or this year Reed Exhibitions has passed the…
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16 AprilRetailers
Fenton opens new showroom in West London
Fenton has announced the opening of a new showroom space on Duke Street, West London, which will allow customers to “try before they buy”. The jeweller revealed that despite 75% of its sales made online, it saw a demand for an “IRL space” where customers could speak with the resident…
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