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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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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneCrime
Police appeal following robbery at Harringay jewellers
Detectives in Harringay, London have released CCTV footage of three men they wish to trace in connection with a commercial robbery of the Italgold Jewellery store, during which a woman was attacked. According to the Metropolitan Police, on Monday 15 April at 12:45pm, a man walked into a jewellery shop…
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May- 2019 -29 MayAppointments
Links of London appoints Dominic Jones as global creative director
Links of London has appointed British jewellery designer, Dominic Jones, as the brand’s new global creative director. Jones graduated from Sir John Cass School of Art and Design in 2007 and launched his own label in 2009, he went on to consult for Fabergé, later becoming the creative director of…
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29 MayCrime
Three arrested following Duke Street jewellers smash and grab
Detectives investigating a smash and grab raid at the Hour House jewellery store, which saw Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews hide in the jewellery shop’s vault during the attack, have made three arrests. Mathews was there to collect a watch at the jewellers in Duke Street, Marylebone, which was…
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22 MayRetailers
Watches of Switzerland seeks £660m valuation in London IPO
Watches of Switzerland said it is seeking a market capitalisation of up to £660m in its upcoming London public listing. According to reports the retailer intends to sell shares in a range of 250-277p as it seeks to pay off some of its debts. The retailer is now focusing on…
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21 MayCrime
Five arrested over jewellery raid at Amir Jewellers
Five men have been arrested by the Metropolitan Police after the group raided the Amir Jewellers jewellery store in Maida Vale, London. According to the BBC, the thieves were armed with knives, a crowbar and a hammer and rode mopeds during the attack, which took place at around 5pm on…
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17 MayVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the high street: Les Néréides
Tell me about the history of Les Néréides? Les Néréides is above all a love and a family story: Pascale and Enzo Amaddeo fell in love in Belgium when studying art. She was from a three generations of artists including a grandfather who was friends with Magritte. He had grown…
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16 MayAppointments
RJC appoints new board and committee members at its 2019 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) held its first virtual annual general meeting this week – appointing a series of new board members. The event, held in partnership with leading software and audience engagement technology provider, Lumi, was broadcasted to all RJC member companies globally from Chatham House in London on…
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15 MayRetailers
Ora Pearls launches new store in Chelsea
Ora Pearls has opened its first store in Chelsea located at 304A Fulham Road, London. The “elegant store” design and interiors have been created to reflect the brand’s identity as a fashion-focused modern approach to pearls. Ora Pearls was founded by pearl expert and designer, Bibi Southwell. Southwell personally selects…
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14 MayFeatures
My Store – Tomfoolery, north London
Tomfoolery is a designer boutique conceived in 1994 by husband and wife duo Nicki and Peter Kay, and is celebrating 25 years in the industry this year. Boasting a roughly 800 sq mt store, the jeweller said that it has been long been the “first-stop boutique” for alternative engagement rings…
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13 MayRetailers
Swarovski launches new design initiative with Central Saint Martins
Swarovski has launched its inaugural Conscious Design programme in collaboration with Central Saint Martins, UAL. Swarovski’s Conscious Design initiative is focused on how the company can “inspire others to spark positive change in the world” by motivating the next generation of designers to create their products and collections responsibly, and…
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