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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Aug- 2017 -25 AugustCrime
Thieves crawl through hole to steal £1.8m of jewellery from East London shop
Thieves managed to get away with £1.8m worth of gold and diamonds after they smashed a hole in the wall of a jewellery shop in east London. With the use of a sledgehammer and crowbar, the gang managed to get through to Joyalukkas jewellery shop in Forest Gate, Newham to…
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24 AugustDesigners
Watchshop.com adds Christina Jewelry to its portfolio
Watchshop.com has added a new jewellery collection to their portfolio with the acquisition of Danish brand Christina Jewelry. With more than 100 pieces available at Watchshop.com, Christina Jewelry was founded by Christina Hembo, who began her design career with Swiss made watches including two editions worn by the Queen and…
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24 AugustDesigners
Aurum continues UK expansion of Tag Heuer boutiques
Aurum Holdings has continued to build its presence in key UK cities this summer with the opening of two Swiss watch brand Tag Heuer franchise boutiques. The first of the boutiques opened this July in London’s historic Old Spitalfields Market. August then saw the arrival in Sheffield’s Meadowhall centre, marking…
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23 AugustEvents
Raw Pearls to launch new product photography service at IJL
Pearl jewellery supplier Raw Pearls will be launching an image library to support retailers in online and in-store sales at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) show. The resource is designed to help its clients better engage with their customers and in turn support higher sales. Raw Pearls’ clients will…
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22 AugustEvents
RJC to give sustainability talk at IJL
Returning to International Jewellery London (IJL) this year, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it will be hosting a brand new free workshop at the event. The workshop, etitled ‘Talking Sustainability: How to turn your CSR actions into effective stories’, will be hosted in the IJL Academy and…
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22 AugustEvents
Raw Pearls launches new brochure ahead of IJL
Wholesale supplier Raw Pearls has released its new brochure of fine pearl jewellery. The release coincides with International Jewellery London and incorporates the brand’s key 2017 pieces. Jonathan Raw, managing director, said: “The brochure showcases our best-selling lines, and reiterates our service commitment to our customers as we deepen long-established…
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18 AugustCelebrities
Daisy London teams up with Ellie Goulding for WWF campaign
Jewellery brand Daisy London has collaborated with singer Ellie Goulding for a collection in aid of WWF charity. Hoping to raise awareness for climate change, a portion of the profits from the range will be contributed towards conservation funds. For all items sold, Daisy London has promised to donate a…
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18 AugustDesigners
Italian jewellery designer opens first flagship store in London
Italian jewellery and homeware designer Giovanni Raspini has announced the opening of its first flagship store in the shopping district in London on South Molton Street. The new store will showcase the jewellery and homeware collections handmade in the heart of Tuscany, in Arezzo. Every piece draws inspiration from the…
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18 AugustDesigners
Tag Heuer opens new boutique in Sheffield
A new Tag Heuer boutique has opened in Meadowhall, Sheffield as part of the brand’s partnership with Aurum Holdings. This is the latest boutique opened under the partnership following the unveiling of its Chelmsford boutique at the end of last year in Bond Street and another in London’s Old Spitalfields…
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16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Birmingham jewellery professor made a Freeman of London
The head of Birmingham City University’s School of Jewellery has been recognised for his services to education and made a Freeman of the Goldsmiths’ Company. Professor Stephen Bottomley will officially be honoured at an event at the London Guildhall later this year, after a selection committee at the Goldsmiths’ Company…
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