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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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Feb- 2025 -20 FebruaryNews
Hallmarking falls 18.8% in January
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 18.8% in January. In total 5,02,620 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in January 2025 compared with 6,18,881 in 2024, a decline of 1,16,221. Gold hallmarking increased 1.3% from 2,37,136 pieces hallmarked up to 2,40,110. However, gold 990…
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19 FebruaryManufacturers
Céline Assimon steps down as De Beers CEO
De Beers CEO Céline Assimon has stepped down from her role after nearly five years. Assimon joined De Beers in September 2020 and succeeded former CEO François Delage. A year later,she was appointed as the head of both De Beers Jewellers and De Beers Forevermark. Prior to joining De Beers,…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Atelier VM unveils the Virtuosa ring
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest creation, the Virtuosa ring, in time for Valentine’s Day. Atelier VM stated that the new ring is inspired by “unique bonds and new unions”. The ring symbolises the union of platinum’s hardness and lustre with the radiant beauty of lab-grown diamonds.…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
British Academy of Jewellery to host charity fundraiser
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has organised ‘Jewellery for a Cause’, an exhibition and sale run by BA (Hons) Jewellery Design and Production students, fundraising for different charities. The fundraiser will take place on 13 February at BAJ’s newly acquired Camden campus from 18:00-20:00 GMT. The students will showcase…
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5 FebruaryDesigners
Emma J Shipley unveils Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection
British graphic artist and designer Emma J Shipley has launched the Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection in collaboration with jeweller Tomasz Donocik. Shipley’s new collection reimagines six of her “iconic” creatures – The Lynx, The Elephant, The Hare, The Dragon, The Monkey, and The Owl – in a…
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3 FebruaryRetailers
Mouawad launches new Flower of Eternity collection
London-based family-owned jewellery business Mouawad has launched its new Valentine’s Day collection, Flower of Eternity. The Flower of Eternity collection unveils a series of jewellery pieces that celebrate the “timeless bond of love”. Inspired by the “eternal connection between past, present, and future”, according to Mouawad, the collection is a…
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Jan- 2025 -22 JanuaryDesigners
Astrid and Miyu to launch first Manchester store
Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of its first standalone store in the Royal Exchange in Manchester. Located on Market Street in a Grade 2 listed building, the store is set to open on 1 February. The store will house all of Astrid and Miyu’s jewellery ranges, as well…
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22 JanuaryRetailers
Tom Wood launches new variations of its Kaleidoscope Ring
Tom Wood has announced the second instalment of its acclaimed Kaleidoscope Ring in new exclusive variations. The new release introduces four colourful designs, each named in Japanese to reflect a different aspect of nature, namely Sora (Sky), Hana (Flower), Shiki (Four Seasons), and Shinrin (Forest). Inspired by the kaleidoscope effect,…
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15 JanuaryTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse launches Women’s Network
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the launch of its new Women’s Network. The Women’s Network is an initiative aimed at empowering and supporting the women who shape the diamond and jewellery industry. The inaugural event ‘Coffee and Diamonds’ took place at the LDB in December, hosting the women…
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15 JanuaryNews
UK hallmarking falls 3.3% in 2024
The total number of items hallmarked by the four UK Assay Offices dropped 3.3% in 2024. In total 7,763,014 pieces of jewellery were hallmarked in 2024 compared with 8,031,340 in 2023, a decline of 268,326. Gold hallmarking dropped 1.8% from 3,521,940 pieces hallmarked down to 3,457,909. However, gold 999 saw…
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