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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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Jul- 2017 -10 JulyEditor's Blog
Watch out for those toxins
Rules can seem boring but rarely do they exist for no reason. In recent weeks, a study found some low cost necklace jewellery had excessive levels of lead, cadmium or nickel release. The study, carried out by London Trading Standards on low-cost necklace jewellery found (in the worst cases) parts…
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5 JulyDesigners
Nambé celebrates successful UK launch
Designer lifestyle brand Nambé hosted its official UK launch on 29 June at the Hoxton Hotel in Holborn, London. Retailers, buyers, journalists and social influencers were invited to have an exclusive look at the American brand’s range. Among the range was Nambé’s sterling silver collection which was showcased at JCK…
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5 JulyDesigners
Daisy London launches Good Karma rings
Wellness-focused jewellery brand Daisy London has added to its Good Karma range with the release of new ring designs. Describing the rings as jewellery made “with meaning”, the pieces are made of sterling silver and come in a range of well known wellness symbols such as the Hamsa hand and…
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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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