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- 2017 -18 OctoberCelebrities
Game of Thrones engagement fever: How much do the GoT rings cost?
Last month, Kit Harington and Rose Leslie announced their engagement. This weekend, Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas joined the engagement club and shared their romantic news on social media. Creative director at London jeweller Taylor & Hart, Jason D’Heureux, was asked to estimate the cost of both rings and he…
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17 OctoberDesigners
Buckley London reports success at TFWA in Cannes
Global fashion jewellery designer Buckley London has reported success in Cannes following a product preview at this year’s TFWA World Exhibition. The brand showcased its new SS18 collections along with a number of airline exclusives. Ahead of the official season launch in January 2018, visitors to the Buckley London stand…
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16 OctoberDesigners
Deakin and Francis to open first flagship store
After 230 years on the manufacturing side, designing and making cufflinks and accessories, Birmingham stalwart Deakin & Francis is set to unveil its very first flagship store on 1 November. Based at the Piccadilly Arcade in London the store will be filled with a range of cufflinks, jewellery and luxury…
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12 OctoberDesigners
Daisy London launches Chakra Sparkle range
Jewellery brand Daisy London has introduced the newest addition to its Chakra range, the Chakra Sparkle. Continuing with its ethos of fusing contemporary jewellery design with deeper spiritual ideology, Daisy London’s latest drop features all seven chakras symbols in a dainty chain-style bracelet and necklace. Handcrafted in either 18-carat gold…
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12 OctoberDesigners
Buckley London unveils 2017 Poppy collection
British fashion jewellery brand and designer of The Poppy Collection, Buckley London, has launched new poppy brooch designs in partnership with The Royal British Legion. The collection features classic poppy brooch designs as well as poppy-themed jewellery, each with a “poignant” message. The set piece is plated in a polished…
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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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