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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Nov- 2020 -12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva sale totals $40m
Christie’s Geneva’s recent ‘Magnificent Jewels’ sale has achieved a total of $40m (£30m), selling 89% of all lots and 100% by value. This season’s sale was held in a new adapted format due to the pandemic, with both a live hybrid and online component, attracting over 1,500 bids from around…
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4 NovemberDesigners
Jennifer Gibson jewellery partners with Selfridges
Jennifer Gibson Jewellery announced it has partnered with Selfirdges as part of the retailer’s Project Earth campaign, with the brand putting together exclusive vintage jewellery collections for Selfridges’ London, Manchester Exchange Square and Birmingham stores. Gibson has put together a 31-piece edit for the project, in collections that are a…
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3 NovemberCoronavirus
Assay offices to remain open in England
The three assay offices based in England are set to remain open during the upcoming nationwide lockdown, they have confirmed. It comes after prime minister Boris Johnson announced that the country would enter a nationwide lockdown from 5 November to 2 December. The Edinburgh Assay Office in Scotland is exempt…
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3 NovemberEconomy
Half-term sees footfall rise 6.2%
Footfall rose by 6.2% during half-term in the UK, according to the latest data from retail experts Springboard. This is despite a 53.7% footfall decrease in Wales, following the country’s two-week ‘firebreak’ lockdown. Retail park, high street and shopping centre rose by 3.5%, 5.2% and 11% over the period, respectively.…
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2 NovemberDesigners
National Gallery Company launches first jewellery collection
The National Gallery Company has launched its first jewellery collection in collaboration with PureJewels. The collection is reportedly inspired by the new Artemisia exhibition on show at the National Gallery in London. The Artemisia collection is designed, manufactured, and distributed by London jeweller PureJewels, and features a wide assortment of…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberNews
Pure Jewels partners with Ainsworth Jewellers
Pure Jewels has announced the launch of its retail partnership with Ainsworth Jewellers, according to local newspaper The Lancashire Times. The London based jewellers, which supplies “high purity gold and platinum jewellery” mainly to the British Asian market, said Ainsworth’s will now be stocking the Pure Jewels’ collections at its…
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29 OctoberDesigners
Alison Cooper launches Alicia J brand
Entrepreneur Alison Cooper has founded new bespoke jewellery brand Alicia J, with the business officially launching online this month. The bespoke diamond and engagement ring business aims to “help young people navigate the incomprehensible minefield that is buying an engagement ring”. The brand emphasised that personalised pieces will be crafted…
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28 OctoberDesigners
Kimaï launches engagement ring line
London-based fine jewellery brand Kimaï has announced the launch of its first line of engagement rings. The Perfectly Imperfect Collection comes as the group, which uses lab-grown diamonds, said it is “committed to re-educating, re-aligning and re-imagining the diamond industry”. The new collection features six made-to-order pieces designed to “spotlight…
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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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