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 -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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15 AprilRetailers
Bucherer opens new boutique in Covent Garden
Bucherer has announced the opening of a new boutique in London’s Covent Garden district, unveiling a new chapter in its continued UK expansion. The new boutique is finished with materials such as bronze metal and locally sourced natural stone. Originally two shops combined, the square floor plan offers over 4,000…
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14 AprilRetailers
Kimaï partners with TreeSisters
Kimaï has announced the start of a new partnership with TreeSisters, a social change and reforestation charity. The charity “places tropical forest restoration into everyone’s hands” and has funded the planting of millions of trees through a diverse portfolio of vetted, trusted reforestation projects. To mark the beginning of its…
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12 AprilRetailers
Lark & Berry launches piercing experience
Lark and Berry, the fine jewellery designer brand, has launched three luxury piercing experiences alongside the reopening of non-essential retail. The Nova Experience, Sparkly Duo, and Diamond Trio offers will include the brand’s entire 14K piercing collection. Moreover, the packages, available at the company’s Marylebone store, will feature Lark and…
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8 AprilRetailers
Goossens launches London flagship boutique
Goossens, the French heritage couture jewellery maison, has announced it will open its first London flagship boutique on 12 April 2021. The 29 square-metre space at Burlington Gardens, Mayfair will host the brand’s jewellery designs alongside recent creations from Boucle, Talisman collections alongside the newest SS21 collection. The London boutique…
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1 AprilRetailers
Hancocks names tiara as jewel of the month
This piece has been corrected after incorrectly stating that the en tremblant diamond and platinum floral tiara was used as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Princess Beatrice’s wedding tiaras, when in fact that was the Russian Fringe Tiara, made by the same firm. Hancocks London has named an en…
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