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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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilRetailers
Diamond Heaven opens fifth store
Bespoke Jewellers Diamond Heaven has opened its fifth store located at Cardiff’s St. David’s shopping centre. The jewellery brand already has existing showrooms in both Manchester and London’s Hatton Garden, as well as Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter and Glasgow. Established in 2004, Diamond Heaven provides high end bespoke diamond jewellery including…
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12 AprilCrime
Seven arrested over robbery at Bournemouth jewellers
Dorset Police has arrested seven people in relation to a reported armed robbery at a jewellers in Bournemouth. At around 12pm on Thursday 14 March 2019 Dorset Police received a report of a robbery at Franses Jewellers in Westover Road involving a number of men on two mopeds and a…
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5 AprilAuctions
17.43ct Kashmir sapphire headlines at Bonhams London auction
A 17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring will lead the first Bonhams Jewels sale in London on 30 April 2019. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th Century, the cushion-shaped sapphire displays a “saturated and vivid blue colour” and is estimated to be worth between £300,000-400,000. It will be the…
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Mar- 2019 -28 MarchEvents
Hatton Garden BID announces ‘first ever’ job fair
Hatton Garden BID has announced its first ever job fair, aimed at those looking to kickstart a jewellery career or want to find out more about opportunities in the creative industries. From 10am to 3pm on Friday 5 April, local businesses will gather in The Hatton to share information and…
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20 MarchCrime
Diamond tycoon Nirav Modi arrested in UK
Diamond tycoon Nirav Modi has been arrested in the UK, after being accused of “cheating” state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) out of nearly $2bn (£1.5bn) last year. Modi, 48, was arrested in London on Tuesday and appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (20 March), with the BBC saying the arrest…
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19 MarchEvents
New northern jewellery and silversmithing show announced
A new northern contemporary jewellery and silversmithing show has been announced to be held at the historic Cutlers’ Hall in Sheffield as the back-drop for a new precious metals selling fair, the first of its kind in the region. Goldsmiths North will build on the success of The Goldsmiths’ Fair…
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18 MarchRetailers
Links of London on ‘verge of collapse’
British jewellery brand Links of London is on the verge of collapse, according to reports. The Times said the jeweller, which has around 350 stores, is now working with Deloitte, and has looked into a company voluntary arrangement (CVA) to cut rents and close stores, putting 500 jobs at risk.…
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15 MarchProduct Launches
Arabel Lebrusan launches Hera Goddess Collection in Brighton
UK-based boutique jeweller Arabel Lebrusan has launched her Hera Collection of women’s engagement rings in her new showroom in Brighton. The Hera Collection is a selection of ethical engagement rings in designs including bezel-set solitaire and trilogy arrangements of traceable Canadian diamonds, lab grown yellow diamonds and Malawi sapphires and…
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11 MarchRetailers
Emile Chouriet timepieces land in the UK
Mode 9, an international watch distribution company based in London, has secured retail outlets for luxury Swiss watchmakers Emile Chouriet in the UK and ROI. Select timepieces from the brands will be available from Watches of Switzerland outlets; WatchShop.com and The Watch Hut as well D.C. Leake Jewellers. Emile…
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8 MarchDesigners
Bea Jareno Jewellery to launch new collection at Chelsea fair
Bea Jareno Jewellery has announced that it will be exhibiting its new collection, ‘Plethora’, at the Chelsea exhibition, Desire Fair. The London-based jewellery brand said it is “incredibly proud” of its new collection, which is inspired by the “underwater world and the richness of the sea”. The collection features fairtrade…
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