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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Oct- 2024 -14 OctoberRetailers
Astrea London to open new boutique in Fairmont Windsor Park
Luxury jewellery brand Astrea London is set to open a stand-alone boutique within the entrance lobby of the Fairmont Windsor Park. The boutique will be the first store in the world located within a luxury hotel dedicated to sustainable and lab-grown diamonds. Set to open in mid-October 2024, the boutique…
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9 OctoberDesigners
Ananya launches Magnificent Jewels: Volume 3
Ananya has announced the launch of its latest collection; Magnificent Jewels: Volume 3. The new collection comprises eight unique pieces that represent “unparalleled craftsmanship and culture”. The pieces are designed around the Mogra flower which is an important emblem of goddess-like divinity in Hindi culture. The company stated that each…
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8 OctoberRetailers
Loquet launches new Spirit Animal charm collection
Loquet London has announced the launch of its new Spirit Animal charm collection. Fourteen animal totems drawn by hand have been brought to life in 18k yellow and rose gold with Top Wesselton white diamonds. The collection features a deer, a horse, a spider, a whale, a bear, an owl,…
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1 OctoberRetailers
Astrea launches Eternal and L’Amour collections
Astrea London has announced the launch of two new lab-grown diamond collections, Eternal and L’Amour. The Eternal Collection features different diamond pieces, including tennis bracelets, stud earrings, and eternity rings, designed for everyday style. Meanwhile, the L’Amour range boasts an exclusive offering of engagement rings and men’s jewellery. With their…
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Sep- 2024 -26 SeptemberDesigners
New brand Annabel B debuts with ‘wearable art’ collection
New British jewellery brand Annabel B has launched with ‘wearable art’ handmade pieces. Founder and creative director Annabel Bartfeld has launched the brand with pieces that are often intended to be worn in non-traditional places. For example sterling silver bangles that bridge the hand or sit above the elbow to…
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13 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Gabriella partners with Farfetch
London-based jewellery designer Lily Gabriella has entered an e-commerce partnership with luxury online retailer Farfetch, to bring an edit of its fine jewellery collections to the etailers’ global audience in over 190 countries. The partnership will see a selection of Lily Gabriella’s rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants from the…
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3 SeptemberRetailers
Watches of Switzerland on track to deliver FY25 guidance
Watches of Switzerland has stated that trading for the first 18 weeks of the financial year has been in line with its expectations and that the group is on track to deliver its FY25 guidance as it makes progress against its Long Range Plan. Demand for its key luxury brands,…
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Aug- 2024 -30 AugustRetailers
Yoko London unveils Treasures of the Sea collection
Yoko London, renowned globally for crafting the world’s most unique pearl jewellery, has announced the launch of its Treasures of The Sea collection. The collection is inspired by the brand’s name ‘Yoko’, meaning child of the ocean and is a “celebration of the ocean’s timeless beauty and the unparalleled elegance…
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29 AugustEconomy
Retail footfall shows resilience despite riots
Footfall in the UK rose marginally by 0.9% from July to August in all UK retail destinations according to data from MRI. The performance was led by a 2.1% rise in shopping centre footfall followed by 2% increase at retail parks. Despite this, activity in high streets declined by 0.1%,…
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28 AugustSponsored
Cooksongold to Exhibit at The Jewellery Show 2024
Cooksongold, the UK’s leading supplier of jewellery-making supplies, is thrilled to announce its participation in The Jewellery Show 2024, set to take place from 1-2 September at Olympia, London. The Jewellery Show is the ultimate destination for the jewellery community, bringing together the most prestigious names, emerging talent and expert…
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