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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Mar- 2018 -7 MarchFeatures
Is silversmithing at risk?
“It has become very difficult for many silversmithing workshops to find new staff today”, says silversmith Richard Fox. He says this is because large UK large workshops have closed down, changing the environment and leaving smaller atelier sized firms that “haven’t got enough resources” to take on and train new…
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1 MarchRetailers
Survey reveals average cost of an engagement ring
A recent survey conducted by Ripe Insurance has revealed the average money spent on an engagement ring. Some 1,500 people aged 18 and over from across the UK took part in the survey, which revealed that The traditional ‘three-month salary rule’ no longer stands, with the average person spending 1.7…
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Feb- 2018 -19 FebruarySponsored
Ro Copenhagen
A new fine jewellery brand from Denmark, Ro Copenhagen has announced its launch in the UK market, making its official trade show debut at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September 2018. Following two years of successful collections in Denmark, Ro Copenhagen is taking the natural evolutionary step of launching in…
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16 FebruaryDesigners
Goldsmiths partners with TAG Heuer for one of a kind design
Luxury high street jeweller Goldsmiths has joined forces with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer to design a unique watch limited to only 250 units. The ‘Exclusive for Goldsmiths’ TAG Heuer Aquaracer will go on on sale at £1,900, and the design is a product of the first exclusive collaboration between…
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14 FebruaryDesigners
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery expands its portfolio with Primrose Hill shop
Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has expanded its portfolio with the opening of a new studio and shop in Primrose Hill, London. The London studio is said to take its cues from a cosmopolitan environment and merges industrial with contemporary design. Conceptualised by Lumsden Design, the space has an ‘urban feel’…
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8 FebruaryAuctions
Sotheby’s Diamonds unveils ‘exceptionally’ rare diamond
Auctioneers Sotheby’s Diamonds celebrated the first anniversary of its New Bond Street salon by unveiling a rare 102.34 carat white diamond. According to the group the stone is the only known round brilliant-cut diamond over 100 carats, and has been labelled as ‘perfect’ in colour, clarity and cut. The diamond…
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Jan- 2018 -29 JanuaryEvents
IJL reveals new judge line-up for Bright Young Gems 2018
International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that two new judges have been appointed the Bright Young Gems 2018 judging panel. Liza Urla, founder of Gemologue, and guest judge Henry Graham, creative director and co-founder of Wolf & Badger, will join the long standing panellists. Sarah Kitley-Spencer, event manager for IJL,…
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24 JanuaryInternational
London and New York named key locations for luxury watch brand expansion
London and New York could provide key opportunities for luxury watch brands seeking expansion in 2018. Real estate advisor Savills reported new luxury watch store openings fell globally in 2017, with 37 compared to 44 in 2016. The year also saw openings move away from the traditional Asia Pacific markets…
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18 JanuaryManufacturers
Holts Gems founder Robert Holt dies at 94
The founder and a director of Holts Gems, Robert Holt, has passed away aged 95 while holidaying with family. The eponymous fine jewellery store was established in 1948 by Holt when he was a pre-war Jewish refugee from Vienna. A spokesperson said: “On 11th January, Mr Robert Acker Holt, founder…
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10 JanuaryE-Commerce
Investment boosts online sales for Buckley London
Fashion jewellery brand Buckley London has announced that it increased its online sales by 29% compared to the previous year. It attributed this growth to investment in the ‘customer journey’ over the last 12 months, saying it has implemented a host of improvements in 2017 to further enhance the shopping…
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