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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Apr- 2021 -1 AprilRetailers
Astrid and Miyu to launch new store in Notting Hill
Astrid and Miyu has announced it will be launching a new store in Notting Hill which will open on 15 April 2021. The launch will be the first of a run of openings by jewellers that falls in line with its “ambitious 2021 expansion” plan to build on its £10m…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchProduct Launches
GFG launches new Sonia collection
GFG Jewellery by Nilufer, a London based fine jewellery company, has announced the launch of its Sonia collection. Created with natural “fancy coloured” and white diamonds, the collection also contains south sea pearls, emeralds, and sapphires. Set in 18kt gold, the Sonia collection was inspired by the “beautiful colourful diamonds”…
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22 MarchProduct Launches
Tatty Devine teams up with Morag Myserscough
East London-based jewellery company Tatty Devine has announced a collaboration with the artist and designer, Morag Myerscough. The Tatty Devine x Morag Myerscough collection takes elements of Myerscough’s large-scale structures and installations, shrinking them down to pieces of wearable art. Launched on 16 March, the collection features a limited edition…
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16 MarchRetailers
Mappin & Webb reveals new Susan Caplan collaboration
Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb have announced a new collaboration with Susan Caplan, the curator of luxury vintage jewellery. At launch, The Susan Caplan Collection for Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb will be made up of 28 pieces from luxury jewellery brands such as Chanel, Dior and Givenchy dating back…
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11 MarchDesigners
Taylor & Heart secures £500k GLIF loan
Taylor and Hart, a bespoke jewellery designer, has secured a £500,000 loan funding from the Greater London Investment Fund (GLIF). The cash injection includes £250,000 in conjunction with the government backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Founded in 2011, Taylor and Hart offers individual engagement ring designs to its…
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5 MarchDesigners
Alkemistry online sales soar 315%
Independent fine jewellery brand The Alkemistry has reported a “record” 315% growth in year-on-year e-commerce sales, despite the pandemic’s impact on business at its Floral Street concept store. In its latest update, the group said it was able to capitalise on shifting consumer trends during the period, as it noted…
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4 MarchSponsored
BAUNAT: The online brand disrupting the industry
Back in 2008, when savvy industry insiders Steven Boelens and Stefaan Mouradian founded their diamond jewellery brand BAUNAT, they ripped up the proverbial rule book in the process. Merging Antwerp’s age-old tradition of jewellery-making with the convenience of online shopping, the duo created an e-commerce site that is solely dedicated…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as ‘Jewel of the Month’
Hancocks London has unveiled its March ‘Jewel of the Month’, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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23 FebruaryCoronavirus
Footfall rises for fifth consecutive week
Footfall across UK retail destinations rose by 6.8% last week against the week before, marking the fifth consecutive week of uplift ahead of the PM’s highly anticipated ‘roadmap’ announcement yesterday. According to the latest data from Springboard, this was only a fifth less than the rise of 8.5% in the…
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3 FebruaryEvents
BAJ launches online masterclass series
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it will be hosting a series of online masterclasses, which will be available to all BAJ students for free. Masterclasses will be made available via Zoom and will cover a wide variety of topics related to jewellery making and production. The jewellery…
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