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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May- 2017 -23 MayRetailers
Aurum takes Signet’s place as UK’s top jewellery retailer
Aurum Holdings has exceeded Signet Jewelers as the biggest jewellery and watch retail group in the UK for the first time. The retailer overtook Signet in 2016 with a sales total of £565m. Signet Jewelers had enjoyed a period of steady growth over the past three years, with sales figures…
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22 MayCurrent Affairs
Minute and Azimut add three retailers to network
Clerkenwell-based watch brand Minute and Azimut has added three new retailers to its network. First Class Watches, London Time and KJ Beckett have agreed terms to stock the luxury British watch brand as part of its curated watch collections. The retailers will be featuring the brand’s first ever watch collection,…
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19 MayTrade Organisations
NAJ CEO steps down
Michael Rawlinson has announced that he has stepped down from his role as the CEO of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ). Rawlinson said that his reason for his resignation was to pursue other interests. In his resignation letter, he said: “I have achieved what I set out to do…
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19 MayCurrent Affairs
Butler and Wilson closes Mayfair store after three year loss
Butler and Wilson has decided to close its Mayfair store after trading at a loss for three years. It has been 32 years since the costume jeweller opened its outlet in South Molton Street, Mayfair but after a 21% increase in rent costs, the store was no longer making a…
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17 MayAppointments
Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history
For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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16 MayEvents
Registration opens for IJL
Free registration to International Jewellery London (IJL) has been opened in which early registrars can gain fast-track entry and early show planning for the event. Sam Willoughby, event director, said: “Early birds who register now for IJL 2017 can plan their show down to the last detail. Free entry is…
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12 MayCurrent Affairs
DiamondCorp goes into administration
DiamondCorp has announced that it has gone into administration, leaving the future of the company in the hands of practitioners. Stephen Cork and Jo Milner of London-based advisory firm Cork Gully are now joint administrators of the rough diamond company. In a statement released this week, it said that its…
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10 MayDesigners
Minute and Azimut to feature at London Fashion Week Men’s
British watch brand Minute and Azimut will showcase their pieces at this year’s London Fashion Week Men’s. The upcoming brand will feature their Bisham range at the event, which come with a choice of alligator, calfskin and lizard straps. The Bisham watch is named after Bisham Woods in Berkshire and…
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9 MayDesigners
Jeweller Samer Halimeh NY unveils London flagship store
Samer Halimeh NY has revealed its London flagship store as well as future plans for more retail outlets around the world. The diamond jewellery brand has its headquarters on Fifth Avenue in New York but will make its London store its global flagship, located in Knightsbridge.The brand also has boutiques…
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2 MayCurrent Affairs
London investors buy Breitling
London-based private equity group CVC Capital Partners has bought a controlling stake in Breitling for a reported €800m (£677m). Breitling’s CEO Théodore Schneider said the deal will leave CVC with an 80% stake, and Breitling will retain the remaining 20% of the group. “I am convinced CVC is the right…
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