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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 -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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30 MayCurrent Affairs
Daisy London introduces new chakra chokers
Jeweller Daisy London has announced the release of a new collection of Chakra chokers. Building on the collection which was launched in 2011, the new chokers continue to focus on the practice’s idea of “wellbeing” and the “use of our bodies’ energy”. The seven Chakra symbols originate from eastern philosophy…
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26 MayDesigners
Anja Potze wins ‘Heart of Gold’ award
Worcester-based jeweller Anja Potze has been awarded with the ‘Heart of Gold’ title by the Small Awards in association with Facebook. The Small Awards, which launched this year, recognise the achievements of small businesses in the UK that contribute most to their community. The ‘Heart of Gold’ accolade acknowledges small…
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