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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Jul- 2020 -13 JulyCoronavirus
Footfall suffers despite June reopening
Footfall in June saw a “significant improvement” against the 73.3% decline reported in May, but was still less than half the level of last year, with an annual decline of 56.6%. According to the latest figures from Springboard, footfall fell by 65.1% in high streets and 62.3% in shopping centres,…
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10 JulyTips
Ten classic jewellery staples you should own
Putting on some jewellery is the best way to spice up an outfit and express your tastes. Maybe you’re going for understated elegance with a nice black dress and your favourite heels—but adding a little pop to your ensemble with some chandelier earrings can accentuate that further. Maybe you can’t…
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8 JulyAuctions
Fellows returns to live auctions
Fellows’ upcoming fine jewellery sale will mark its first live public auction in four months. The sale will take place at Fellows’ Jewellery Quarter sale room in Birmingham, with viewings at both Fellows’ premises in London and Birmingham. The auction, which has a total value of over £1.2m, will be…
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6 JulyDesigners
Roseanna Croft Jewellery moves to London
Roseanna Croft Jewellery has announced it is preparing to move to London in a bid to expand its business. The Derbyshire-based brand, led by designer Roseanna Croft, will now operate from a new premises in Hatton Garden. Croft said: “I am extremely excited about our move to London and cannot…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland donates £100k to food banks
Watches of Switzerland and Mappin and Webb’s parent group, the Watches of Switzerland group, has donated £100,000 in emergency funds to UK food banks during the Covid-19 crisis. The group said it recognised an “urgent need” for food bank funding after these facilities faced soaring demands in light of the…
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25 JuneNews
The Goldsmiths’ Company addresses diversity
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that there is “no place for racism” in its company or charity, and has outlined the ways it will address diversity in the group going forward. It comes as the group said it is “committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity”, as stated in its company…
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24 JuneCoronavirus
UK footfall jumps 45% during first week of retail trading
Footfall across all UK retail destinations rose by 45% during the first week of non-essential retail reopening (15 June) compared with the previous week, according to new data from Springboard. The retail insights firm said the clearest indication of the impact of non-essential retail reopening is evident from the uplifts…
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23 JuneFeatures
Coronavirus: The jewellery industry’s story
At the time of writing, the UK’s embattled high street has been given a glimmer of hope, after prime minister Boris Johnson announced plans on 25 May to allow non-essential retailers to open by mid-June. The announcement will be welcome news for many jewellers who have struggled over the past…
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17 JuneAuctions
Christie’s Jewels reveals global sales calendar
Christie’s Jewels has unveiled its global sales calendar for June and July, with an itinerary that now includes live and online auctions in Geneva, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris. A total of nine auctions are planned, with five to be held live and four to be held online,…
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11 JuneCoronavirus
Lark and Berry unveils reopening procedures
Lark and Berry has unveiled the new procedures that will be implemented in its flagship London store upon reopening next Monday (15 June). After being closed for more than 10 weeks, the jeweller has implemented a number of health and safety procedures in line with government guidelines to “ensure a…
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