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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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May- 2020 -6 MayCoronavirus
Theo Fennell silent auction raises £7,000 for charity
Theo Fennell has donated over £7,000 to the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation’s Covid-19 Appeal through a series of silent auctions. The auctions in question featured “one-of-a-kind” pieces designed by creative director Theo Fennell in his design studio, with 15% of proceeds going towards the London-based foundation. The foundation, which raises…
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Apr- 2020 -30 AprilCoronavirus
‘Lack of urgency’ in handing out Covid-19 grants to SMEs, says Colliers
Colliers International said it is concerned about the “lack of urgency” many local authorities are showing in paying out “much needed” grants to businesses. Colliers said that according to the latest data published by the Government, five weeks after the grants were announced 38% of the amount allocated to local…
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28 AprilCoronavirus
IJL extends deadline for KickStart applications
The IJL has announced that its deadline for online applications for the IJL KickStart mentorship competition has now been extended to 1 June in light of the ongoing pandemic. Andy Ventris, IJL show director, said: “Extending the deadline is to ensure that we are giving all designers who wish to…
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24 AprilBusiness Bites
Retail landlords reined in, France gets touch on tax havens, and insurers face biggest ever payouts
The government has banned landlords from using winding-up orders against their retail tenants, after aggressive rent collection tactics which threaten the future of retail businesses came to light. Tens of thousands of businesses in both retail and hospitality have found themselves unable to keep up with their rent during the…
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23 AprilEvents
IJL presses ahead with seminar submissions despite Covid-19
International Jewellery London is now offering jewellery professionals the chance to “shape the debate” at IJL 2020. IJL has pressed ahead despite the current pandemic announcing that submissions are open for seminars, talks and ‘In Conversations’, to take place at the Inspire Seminar Programme at Alexandra Palace, between the 13…
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22 AprilDesigners
Merci Maman receives Queen’s Award for International Trade
Merci Maman has received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2020 in the International Trade category for a second time. The jewellery company was founded in 2007 by Béatrice and Arnaud de Montille, and now employs a team of 40 with three offices in London, Paris and Berlin. Two members of…
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14 AprilAuctions
Vicar of Dibley pendant goes to auction
A cross pendant that featured in BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley will be auctioned at Fellows Auctioneers. The 18ct gold ‘Heera’ diamond cross pendant was created in conjunction with the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) and designed by actress Dawn French. The pendant has an estimated price between £500 and…
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8 AprilCoronavirus
Average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in 2021, says UHY
The average UK SME does not have enough cash to cover debts due in the next year, according to new research from accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young. The firm’s analysis of the balance sheets of more than 13,500 SMEs in the UK showed that the average SME now has only…
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7 AprilCoronavirus
Theo Fennell launches online auction for charity
Theo Fennell has announced that it is hosting a seven day silent auction on its website, with a percentage of proceeds going towards the Kensington and Chelsea Foundation’s Covid 19 Appeal. The British fine jewellery and silverware brand said that the auction will feature five “one-of-a-kind” pieces, all of which…
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Mar- 2020 -31 MarchEvents
IJL launches 2020 KickStart initiative
The IJL has announced the launch of its eleventh annual IJL KickStart competition. Applications for the competition, which is open to UK-based jewellery designers, have now launched online, and contestants are now asked to pitch for a place on the mentorship programme. Ten designers will win the competition, and then…
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