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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 -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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8 JuneDesigners
Loveness Lee releases debut collection
Fashion jewellery brand Loveness Lee has launched its debut collection this week. The eponymously named brand was founded in 2016 and offers “a unique take on modern jewellery.” The pieces are made in the designer’s London workshop through the process of cuttlebone casting and patination making each piece unique in…
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8 JuneAuctions
Tenner ‘car boot sale’ diamond makes £650k at auction
The diamond ring which was bought for £10 has been sold at a Sotheby’s auction for £656,750. The jewel was purchased 30 years ago at a car boot sale at West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London. The owner wore the ring for years unaware that it was a 26-carat…
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6 JuneFeatures
FEATURE: Samer Halimeh discusses Knightsbridge flagship opening
Jewellery designer Samer Halimeh, owner of eponymously named Samer Halimeh NY, gave Jewellery Focus a tour of his new London flagship store. Opening just six months ago, the jeweller described the decision to set up a store in the UK’s capital as a mere “coincidence”. Selling a piece to a…
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2 JuneDesigners
IJL announce the ten new 2017 KickStarters
International Jewellery London has announced the ten new designers chosen for the 2017 IJL KickStart initiative. All ten will exhibit under the KickStart umbrella at this year’s show. This annual mentoring programme is in its ninth year. The scheme includes this year the newly titled ‘Industry’s Choice’ award, which will reward…
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May- 2017 -30 MayDesigners
Vitae London launches new ethical watches
Watch brand Vitae London has released a new range of ethical watches. Season IV is the latest iteration from the brand that started with the backing of £20,000 from Richard Branson’s Virgin Startup initiative. The firm has promised that a portion of each sale will go towards providing a child…
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