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 -31 OctoberRetailers
LinkStreet attracts jewellery and fashion brands to ‘pop-up hub’
Retail developer Hammerson has announced that LinkStreet in Birmingham has attracted a string of new pop-up shops as it continues to aim to be a hub for small, independent retailers. Summer & Silver, local jewellers currently based in Birmingham’s jewellery quarter, will be taking a unit until the end of…
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27 OctoberDesigners
Harakh to release ‘symbolistic’ Peacock collection
Indian jeweller Harakh is set to release its Peacock collection in London next month (17 November). Using the motif of a dancing peacock, the national bird of India has been conceptualised in the collection. Harakh will also be releasing its other ranges to the UK along with the Peacock release.…
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26 OctoberDesigners
London Road Jewellery welcomed to John Lewis
Oxford saw the opening of the first John Lewis store, welcoming the range of British jewellery brand London Road Jewellery. The brand is also stocked in 22 other John Lewis stores nationwide. Behind the London Road brand are a brother and sister team, third generation manufacturer of fine jewellery, based…
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24 OctoberDesigners
Buckley London releases festive jewellery baubles
Global fashion jewellery brand Buckley London has released its latest collection of jewellery bauble designs. Following on from the brand’s debut Christmas bauble range in 2016, the Sparkle Collection has been updated for the upcoming festive period with a new packaging design and jewellery options. The Sparkle Collection offers a…
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23 OctoberManufacturers
New diamond trading platform launches
A new diamond trading platform has been launched by the former managing director of Chalfen of London, Howard Levine. Levine has opened Diamnet with a soft launch and over 44,000 loose diamonds on the list. There are a further 25,000 diamonds for approval. The platform aims to get retailers connected…
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20 OctoberDesigners
Rosie Kent launches Origin collection
London-based jewellery designer Rosie Kent has launched her new collection for SS18 named Origin. The range was debuted at the Premiere Classe Paris trade show last month (28 September – 1 October) and it focuses on the brand’s beginning. The create the collection, the brand refined its tools and honed…
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19 OctoberAppointments
IJL appoints new event manager
Jewellery industry event International Jewellery London (IJL) has announced that Sarah Kitley-Spencer has been appointed as the new show event manager. Fotoulla Michael will continue to lead sales on this international brand. Sarah Kitley-Spencer has worked at IJL for the past seven years and Reed Exhibitions for ten years. In…
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18 OctoberDesigners
Hargreaves Stockholm releases new Tove collection
Following its debut at London Fashion Week, Swedish ethical fine jewellery brand, Hargreaves Stockholm has launched its second collection, Tove. The new collection is inspired by the brand’s Scandinavian and Viking lineage, and draws its inspiration from Tove Jansson’s – the creator of the iconic Moomins characters – magical paintings…
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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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