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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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberAppointments
Bonhams appoints Brett O’Connor as senior international jewellery director
The international auction house Bonhams has announced the appointment of Brett O’Connor as senior international jewellery director and senior VP US. O’Connor will also join the US executive team. US-born O’Connor takes up his new position at the start of November based in Bonhams New York office. O’Connor is an…
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9 OctoberProduct Launches
Bibi Bijoux London to open its first concession in Selfridges
Bibi Bijoux London has opened its first physical presence with the opening of a concession inside Selfridges, the Trafford Centre, Manchester. The award-winning brand’s Autumn Winter 2018 collection are also available in the store featuring the six collections: Tassel, Birdcage, Celestial, Coin, Waterfall, Rose Garden. The designs include classic profiles…
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8 OctoberFeatures
Voice on the High street – Jianhui London
Talk me through your personal story as a designer and how that reflects in the company? I studied ceramics in China and then came to the UK where I studied for an MBA. One time when I was preparing for a return visit to China I decided to make my…
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3 OctoberRetailers
Diamond jeweller Vashi launches in two Selfridges stores in Manchester
Diamond jeweller Vashi has opened two stores in Selfridges in Manchester, the business’s first expansion outside of London. Vashi now occupies 1,000 sq ft of space on the ground floor of Selfridges Trafford Centre, sitting within the luxury and contemporary accessories space, and also occupies a 500 sq ft space…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberEvents
Hatton Garden launches first privilege scheme in 400 years
London’s historic diamond district, Hatton Garden, will be launching its first privilege scheme in over 400 years on 27 September 2018. Initiated by the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID), the new ‘Garden Card’ will give local employees, visitors and residents alike access to exclusive offers from the various businesses…
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24 SeptemberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Rich Diamonds
When was Rich Diamonds founded? We have become an internationally recognised and trusted purveyor of rare vintage and luxury jewellery, trading for more than 32 years and serving the maharajas of India and royal families. Setting up as a private buyer in Mumbai, I brought operations to London several years…
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21 SeptemberRetailers
Olivia Burton launches first store with dream garden pop-up
British accessories brand Olivia Burton has launched its very first bricks and mortar store in London’s Covent Garden. Following a soft launch of the first floor, the brand will unveil the second floor to customers with an official grand opening following on Friday, 28 September. Situated in the historic…
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19 SeptemberFeatures
The wisdom that comes with age versus the enthusiasm of youth
It’s funny how grandparents often have a better relationship with their teenage grandchildren than the parents, I think it’s mutual respect of the differences between generations, whereas we expect our parents to be as cool as us. We wish dad would dance and listen to Radio 1 not 2. So…
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17 SeptemberFeatures
How to prepare for potential shoplifters
He saw it all the time when he went into jewellery stores in London, New York and Beverly Hills, he saw three and as many as five pieces of jewellery on a counter pad. To make it even worse the managers and even the sales assistants were either off the…
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17 SeptemberEvents
Olivia Grace London joins The Maiyet Collective pop-up
Fine jewellery brand Olivia Grace London is to launch a new bracelet called ‘Sunflower’ to mark being chosen as one of the participating brands in the new retail concept The Maiyet Collective. The Maiyet Collective concept store, based at new private Members Club The Conduit, Mayfair, will look to bring…
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