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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Sep- 2018 -14 SeptemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street: Suttons & Robertsons
When was Suttons & Robertsons founded? Suttons & Robertsons is one of London’s oldest active pawnbroking businesses with a focus on luxury goods. Our heritage of service began with Thomas Miller Sutton when he founded his pawnbroking business in 1770. Robertsons, established in 1797, was not far behind, and remained…
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13 SeptemberBrand Profiles
BRAND PROFILE: Buckley London
Please give us a bit of background of the history of the company, who founded it, when, what is their career background? Since the inception of Buckley London in 1989, founder and owner Adrian Buckley has had one aim – to design and manufacture the best quality fashion and costume…
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11 SeptemberEvents
Watchmaker Roger W Smith visits Bonhams Clock & Watch Exhibition
The UK’s best known watchmaker, Roger Smith visited the Clock and Watch Exhibition at Bonhams to examine two famous, historical watches part of a private collection owned by Dr John C Taylor. The first watch, a Thomas Tompion watch from London dated 1697. The watch on show is said to…
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7 SeptemberAuctions
Epiris acquires Bonhams auction house
Epiris has announced it has agreed the acquisition of Bonhams, the global auction house, from private shareholders for an undisclosed fee. Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The business holds more than 250…
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4 SeptemberInternational
India to overtake US as second biggest market for fine jewellery by the end of 2018
India is set to overtake US as the second biggest fine jewellery market in the world by the end of 2018. According to market research provider Euromonitor International, the Indian fine jewellery market will be worth USD $62.8bn (£48.9bn), $4bn more than US retail spend which will reach $58.6bn (£45.6bn),…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustAuctions
Five carat fancy pink diamond could fetch £800,000 at auction
An exceedingly rare fine fancy pink diamond weighing 5.03ct will headline Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale on 26 September. The diamond, which has VS1 clarity, is estimated worth between £600,000-800,000. According to Bonhams unlike all other coloured diamonds, the gem’s colour is caused not by trace elements in their chemical…
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30 AugustFeatures
VOTH: Kiki McDonough
Name: Kiki McDonough Location: Sloane Square, London Year established: 1985 Number of staff: 8 Website: kiki.co.uk Tell us about the story behind Kiki McDonough? I am a British fine jewellery designer famous for my striking colour combinations and use of semi-precious gemstones, set in 18ct gold, to create timeless and…
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29 AugustVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Alex Monroe
Tell me a bit about the history of the company? It was set up by Alex Monroe after he had finished studying silversmithing at what is now the London Metropolitan university. Tell me a bit about the kind of jewellery you stock? Our bumblebee has become our signature piece, but…
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28 AugustRetailers
Vashi launches at Selfridges Oxford Street in the ‘Wonder Room’
Jewellery retailer Vashi has opened a new store at the Selfridges London ‘Wonder Room’. The retailer said the consultation rooms feature “bright contemporary colours” and soft furnishings, creating a “warm yet exclusive environment”. In celebration of the opening, Vashi hasI launched a new diamond choker necklace, exclusive to Selfridges. The…
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23 AugustFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Muru Jewellery
What is the history of the company? We were founded in 2006 I worked for a couple of jewellery companies prior to setting up Muru before deciding to go out on my own. The context behind Muru was all about creating meaningful jewellery, we aim to create unique jewellery to…
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