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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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Oct- 2020 -21 OctoberTrade Organisations
BAJ debuts Pins of Praise jewellery in support of NHS
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced that the winning designs of its Pins of Praise competition are now available to purchase. All proceeds from sales of the 3D-printed brooches will go to NHS Charities Together, a membership organisation representing and supporting over 250 NHS charities. The four winning…
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20 OctoberCoronavirus
Footfall continues decline following tiered restrictions
Footfall fell by 3.1% across all retail destinations last week from the week before, following tiered restrictions being introduced across the UK. According to the latest figures from Springboard, footfall saw largely similar rates of decline in all three destination types, with footfall down by 2.8% in high streets, 3%…
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19 OctoberCoronavirus
Wales announces ‘firebreak’ lockdown
The Welsh government has announced a two-week “firebreak” national lockdown, which will force business closures across the country from 23 October at 6pm until Monday 9 November. According to BBC News, first minister Mark Drakeford said the “time-limited firebreak” will be “a short, sharp, shock to turn back the clock,…
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16 OctoberNews
e&e Jewellery opens new Covent Garden branch
Mercers’ Company has announced that independent jewellers, e&e Jewellery, has signed for a new boutique on Neal Street in London’s Covent Garden. The 500 sq ft e&e Jewellery space, located in the center of Covent Garden, is one of five in London and forms part of the brand’s European expansion…
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16 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAJ calls on members to maintain Covid safety rules
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) is calling on members to maintain Covid-19 #StoreSafe guidelines after a leading consumer report revealed safety is a bigger concern than price to customers this festive season. Maybe’s ‘Retail 2020: What Shoppers want now (Edition 2) survey of 20,000 consumers revealed that 31% of…
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15 OctoberCoronavirus
London and Essex set to move into Tier 2 restrictions
London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing of households, local MPs have been told. According to the BBC, health secretary Matt Hancock is set to update MPs on the latest measures in the Commons later today. Under…
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13 OctoberRetailers
Lebrusan Studio joins London Diamond Bourse
Lebrusan Studio has announced its membership to the London Diamond Bourse. The sustainable jewellery brand will use the space at the historic institution as an open showroom for visiting clients, having previously operated remotely for the last six months. The move comes after the brand’s launch of a new range…
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12 OctoberTrade Organisations
NAJ joins campaign to reverse scrapping of VAT-free shopping
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has teamed up with 15 other trade associations to campaign against the government’s plan to scrap VAT-free shopping for international visitors. According to a report published by the New West End company and Global Blue, the plan would result in the number of EU…
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7 OctoberAuctions
Rosberry’s reports strong auction sale
Rosberry’s London has reported strong sales for its Jewellery and Watches Auction, which took place on 22 September. The auctioneer reported a sold rate of 82% to local and international bidders. Among the items being sold included diamonds, which were estimated to sell between £4,000-6000 but sold for £7,500, and…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland raises guidance as sales surge
Watches of Switzerland has announced that revenue for the first 10 weeks of Q2 has been “stronger than expected” at £202.7m, up 20.2% in constant currency and 18.3% in reported terms against the prior year. The group also reported sales to date of £145.1m, up by 12.6% against the prior…
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