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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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Oct- 2017 -12 OctoberEconomy
London top for diamond retail, says report
The Global Diamond Retail Market, new research conducted by diamond retailer Samer Halimeh NY revealed that London has become the ‘go-to’ city for diamond retailing. The study also suggested that it was essential for luxury diamond retailers to have a shop or brand presence in the capital. The research was…
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11 OctoberCrime
Manhunt for armed robbers who raided Mappin and Webb
Police are hunting a gang of six who raided a Mappin and Webb store in central London on Monday evening. The gang arrived at the Regent Street store on three mopeds, when three of them entered the store smashing through glass cases containing high end jewellery. The raid took place…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Taylor and Hart announce second round of investment
Taylor & Hart, London-based online retailer of bespoke diamond jewellery, has announced its return to Seedrs for its Series A funding. The aim of this round of investment is to ramp up global expansion after the brand’s initial success across Europe and the US. Since the company’s first round on…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Fair ends after a ‘successful’ 35th edition
The 35th edition of Goldsmiths’ Fair, closed its doors on Sunday afternoon. More than 8,000 individuals, including gallerists, international collectors, and jewellery enthusiasts of all stripes, visited the event and sales were reportedly strong. The event was held at the Goldsmiths’ Hall and unveiled the latest collections from 126 leading…
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10 OctoberCrime
Attempted Watchfinder robbery foiled by builders’ citizen’s arrest
Builders are thought to have performed a citizen’s arrest on one member of a group of thieves who attempted to break into Watchfinder & Co’s Avery Row store in central London today. Unconfirmed reports from social media suggested that a group of as many as 20 builders noticed the attempted…
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10 OctoberDesigners
Harvey Nichols stocks Maviada in new online partnership
Maviada Jewellery has announced its collaboration with the Harvey Nichols and La Maison Couture online stores. The brand will showcase its 18 carat solid gold pendants as well as its 18 carat yellow gold vermeil, 18 carat rose gold vermeil and rhodium plated sterling silver Bodrum logo necklaces and bracelets.…
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9 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Shops lose £800m to shoplifters every year
Britain’s shops collectively lose £800m per year due to shoplifting, claims Checkpoints Systems. Shoplifting is one of the most common crimes committed by opportunist thieves. Utilising data derived from data.police.co.uk, OnBuy.com investigated the total number of shoplifting offences that were recorded by 43 police forces/constabularies across England and Wales in…
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6 OctoberDesigners
Second winner of Goldsmiths’ New Design Award named
London-based jeweller Sonia Cheadle has won the Goldsmiths’ Fair 2017 Best New Design Award (week two) for her Four Seasons Brooches comprising Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter. The series combines precious metals, diamonds and steel. The series depicts and imitates the 365-day cycle of trees and how they dress and…
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5 OctoberDesigners
Lola Rose partners with Future Dreams to support breast cancer
Lola Rose has partnered with the charity Future Dreams to support breast cancer. The jewellery brand has released a Rose Pink Quartzite slider bracelet made in sterling silver with rhodium plating, with an adjustable slider engraved with the Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon. In addition to the slider bracelet Lola Rose…
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberEvents
GALLERY: Timex celebrates its 160 year heritage
Fashion watch brand Timex celebrated a 160 year heritage last night, 28 September 2017, at Beat nightclub in London. Also on display was a first look at TIMEX’s SS18 collections, as well as the unveiling of the new Fairfield Contactless range; the brand’s latest collaboration in partnership with electronic bill…
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