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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.

  • Aug- 2016 -
    15 August
    EventsHolts Academy partners with Claire Adler for advice seminar at IJL

    Holts Academy partners with Claire Adler for advice seminar at IJL

    Holts Academy has announced it has partnered with writer and communications consultant, Claire Adler, for seminar at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). The partnership will see Holts and Adler deliver a tailor-made version of her ‘Media Mindset Workshop’, which will be designed to show jewellers how to maximise trade,…

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  • 10 August
    Current AffairsPetra recovers 138.57-carat white diamond

    Petra recovers 138.57-carat white diamond

    Petra Diamonds has announced the recovery of a 138.57-carat white diamond from its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The diamond is classified as Type IIa, D colour, meaning it has high clarity, and will be offered for sale as part of the company’s upcoming sales process in Johannesburg next month.…

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  • 9 August
    Current AffairsWeston Beamor joins Somme poppy pins project

    Weston Beamor joins Somme poppy pins project

    Weston Beamor has announced a new project that will see it cast poppy pins designed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The casting, 3D printing and bespoke manufacturing company will cast the poppies for London-based company TMB Art Metal as a fundraising initiative…

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  • 8 August
    EventsHolts Academy named finalist for National Business Awards

    Holts Academy named finalist for National Business Awards

    Holts Academy of Jewellery has been shortlisted for the Positive Social Impact award, part of the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards. Holts Academy – a training provider for the jewellery industry – was chosen from the hundreds of businesses that entered or were nominated across 18 award categories. It…

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  • Jul- 2016 -
    28 July
    EventsGecko to showcase 9 new collections at IJL 2016

    Gecko to showcase 9 new collections at IJL 2016

    Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced it will be showcasing nine new collections at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL). Gecko’s new season ranges, which cater for men, women and children, will be exhibited from best-selling brands Orla Kiely, Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and collections from Elements & Beginnings.…

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  • 20 July
    EventsIJL KickStarter Marina Skia wins People’s Choice Award

    IJL KickStarter Marina Skia wins People’s Choice Award

    Jewellery designer and International Jewellery London (IJL) KickStarter Marina Skia has been voted by the industry as the winner of the exhibition’s eighth ‘People’s Choice’ award. Skia, who is currently an artist in residence at Sir John Cass, London Metropolitan University, will receive a free stand in the IJL Design…

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  • 18 July
    DesignersCarat hosts charity event in aid of iPAN

    Carat hosts charity event in aid of iPAN

    Fashion jewellery brand Carat partnered with TV presenter and model Melanie Sykes last Tuesday (12 July) to host a charity event in aid of iPAN (International Pre- Autistic Network). The event, which took place at Carat’s recently refurbished flagship store in London’s Covent Garden, also saw Sykes’ fellow TV presenters…

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  • 18 July
    EconomyRetailers report deepest decline in footfall since February 2014

    Retailers report deepest decline in footfall since February 2014

    Retail footfall in June was down 2.8% on the same month last year – the sharpest decline since February 2014. That’s according to the latest British Retail Consortium (BRC) and Springboard Footfall and Vacancies Monitor, which found in the five weeks from 29 May to 2 July footfall was worse…

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  • 15 July
    Current AffairsHatton Garden BID given green light

    Hatton Garden BID given green light

    The businesses of Hatton Garden have voted overwhelmingly in favour of establishing a Business Improvement District (BID) to deliver improvements across the area. Some 79% of businesses voted yes at the ballot (83% by rateable value), endorsing the £2.5m investment plan set out earlier this year by the Hatton garden…

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  • 8 July
    EventsThe British Craft Trade Fair to launch first London exhibition

    The British Craft Trade Fair to launch first London exhibition

    The British Craft Trade Fair (BCTF), which takes place in Harrogate, has announced the launch of its inaugural London exhibition. The autumn exhibition, which will take place on Sunday 11 to Tuesday 13 September, will be located at the Old Truman Brewery, Brick Lane London. The fair will still continue…

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