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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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Aug- 2020 -17 AugustCrime
Jeweller’s ban extended after breaching court orders
A jeweller from North West London has received an 11-year ban after he breached a court order that allowed him to act as a director. Daniel Simon Brodie will begin his 11-year directorship disqualification on 24 August. After this date, he will be banned from acting as a director, or…
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10 AugustFeatures
In the spotlight with Veronica Favoroso, CEO of GemCloud
More businesses rely on the internet to go to market, generate sales and provide customer service. This means professional inventory management is increasingly being considered as a necessity and GemCloud, as the sector leader, has taken tremendous steps to bring the coloured gemstone industry online. The tech company has recently…
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5 AugustRetailers
Swarovski Crystal Studio opens in London
Swarovski claims to be “redefining retail in the jewellery space” through the launch of its new Crystal Studio concept for customers. After a series of “successful” openings in Milan, Paris, Tokyo, LA and Shanghai, Crystal Studio has now opened in London’s Oxford Street. Its latest retail offering “elevates the in-store…
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4 AugustEvents
BAJ announces Alighieri competition winners
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the winners of its design competition in collaboration with London-based jewellery brand Alighieri. The competition’s brief challenged students to design pieces inspired by the opening lines of Dante Alighieri’s epic poem, The Divine Comedy. According to Alighieri, the quality of submissions was…
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3 AugustAuctions
Sotheby’s sales fall despite online boost
Sotheby’s has welcomed a year of “resilience”, despite year-to-date sales only reaching $2.5bn (£1.92bn), down from $3.3bn (£2.53bn) the year prior. In place of half-year results, the auction house released results from 1 January to 31 July in order to accommodate rescheduled spring sales. Despite the overall decline in sales,…
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Jul- 2020 -28 JulyE-Commerce
Diamnet partners with Swarovski
Diamnet has partnered with Swarovski to launch a new offering of laboratory-grown diamonds to retailers across the UK. Its latest range will be offered alongside its natural-mined diamond list. Its e-commerce platform “clearly states” what natural or laboratory-grown diamonds are available for approval upon request. Following the surge in popularity…
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24 JulyCoronavirus
The Goldsmiths’ Company hosts first virtual freedom ceremony
The Goldsmiths’ Company hosted its first virtual freedom ceremony event on 22 July in the company’s 700-year-history. The company announced five new members took part in the ceremony, with the new Prime Warden, Richard Fox, also recently appointed company history by becoming the first to take office virtually – as…
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24 JulyTips
Jewellery businesses after lockdown -approaching communication
Following the announcement of the re-opening of non-essential shops around London, business owners must adopt a regular, clear, and succinct line of communication with returning staff. Beyond keeping business afloat, shop owners need to ensure that staff is well-informed regarding new protocols and that they can minimise the risk of…
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23 JulyAuctions
Christie’s Geneva sales total £45m
Christie’s luxury sales in Geneva, which took place over the course of July, realised a combined total of £45,885,630. This total included the sale of 195 pieces of jewellery, 226 watches, and 819 fine wines, with a combined sell through rate of 81%. Registered bidders came from 42 countries, across…
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22 JulyEvents
London Design Academy launches post-pandemic forums
The London Design Academy will launch this week, alongside the first in a series of online global forums, entitled ‘East and West Dialogue: One World One Dream’. The upcoming forums will focus on how education can provide a “better bridge between the jewellery sector and industry in the post pandemic…
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