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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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Jun- 2017 -30 JuneDesigners
Joanna Hardy launches first online jewellery school in the world
Global jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy has launched her own online jewellery school at Masterpiece this year. Powered by learningwithexperts.com, the school will be an interactive online classroom, with the opportunity to get personal advice from Hardy. The lectures also include exclusive footage filmed at Masterpiece, at top London jewellers and…
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27 JuneCurrent Affairs
Cheap necklaces found to contain toxic metals
Some low cost necklace jewellery was found to have excessive levels of lead, cadmium or nickel release, according to a new survey. The study, carried out by London Trading Standards on low cost necklace jewellery found that in the worst cases parts containing 82% lead and 56% cadmium were found.…
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26 JuneCurrent Affairs
Theo Fennell saved from administration with new investment
A month after its administration announcement, jewellery designer Theo Fennell has entered a management buyout with private equity investor Endless. The Telegraph reports that Enact, the SME investor managed by Endless, has put £5m into the business. The eponymously named brand was set up in 1982 and has since become…
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23 JuneEvents
Hancocks London to showcase ‘rare jewels’ at Masterpiece London
Retailer Hancocks London is set to showcase some of its most “exceptional and rare jewels” at the upcoming Masterpiece London show. The premier showcase for art and antiques will take place on 29 June to 5 July and is aimed at buyers and collectors from all over the world. A…
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21 JuneDesigners
Liz Earle MBE to showcase Fair and Fine jewellery at Liberty London pop up
The award-winning Fair and Fine jewellery collection by skincare specialist Liz Earle MBE, will be showcased in a pop up window at Liberty London. The window will be floral themed to complement the botanical concept of the Fairtrade range which was launched in 2015 with Cred jewellery. The pop up…
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20 JuneCurrent Affairs
Timex sales and marketing director passes away
Richard Bunt, the recently appointed sales and marketing director of Timex Group UK has passed away whilst on holiday in Krakow, Poland. The 33-year-old fell and hit his head when he leaned out of an electric vehicle to retrieve his sunglasses. He suffered a bleed on the brain as a…
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19 JuneDesigners
Anchor and Crew release Custom concept for summer
British accessories label Anchor and Crew has come out with a new Custom concept range for the summer. The range features customisable bracelets which can be altered on a day to day basis. It claims to be an “industry first” as the concept allows the quick change of any bracelet…
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15 JuneAuctions
Harry Winston ring leads Christie’s London auction
A Harry Winston emerald ring was the highest sale at the Christie’s London Summer Luxury Sales. The rectangular-cut, Colombian 10.23-carat ring went for £377,000 to an anonymous buyer. It was valued at £50,000-70,000, five times less than what it sold for. Other jewels sold at the auction included a cushion-shaped…
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14 JuneDesigners
Minute and Azimut “praised” at debut London Fashion Weeks Men’s showing
Upcoming watch brand Minute and Azimut “drew praise” for its designs at the recent London Fashion Week Men’s. It was the Clerkenwell-based brand’s first appearance at the event which took place between 8 and 12 June. Minute and Azimut featured its Bisham collection at the fashion event, which is inspired…
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12 JuneDesigners
Mantra Jewellery acquires Tri-Yoga studio as first stockist
Tri-Yoga has become the first stockist for wellness brand, Mantra Jewellery, making it the only yoga studio to sell Mantra pieces. The brand centres around the ethos of “belief, change and self-improvement”. It is now stocked in Tri-Yoga studios across London for the “ultimate Zen experience”. The collection curated for…
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