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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Sep- 2016 -12 SeptemberEvents
Applications open for inaugural Make Your Mark Awards
Applications are now open for the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office inaugural ‘Make Your Mark’ Awards. The new design competition, which aims to challenge today’s students working in precious metals, will be presented at a special event on Tuesday 1 November during the annual Make Your Mark event. There will be…
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9 SeptemberEvents
Gecko launches record number of collections at IJL
UK jewellery supplier Gecko unveiled a record nine new collections at this year’s International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. The new ranges, which cater for men, women and children, arrived from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for Diamond and Elements & Beginnings. Meanwhile, the launch of Gecko’s Orla Kiely sterling…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Watchfinder looking to expand following surge in sales
Pre-owned watch retailer, Watchfinder, is looking to expand after it announced that on average over 12 months it has both sold and purchased one watch every 30 minutes. In the last year Watchfinder has sold an average of 560 Rolex, 175 Omega and 126 Tag Heuer watches each month, with…
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4 SeptemberEvents
IJL 2016 kicks off
International Jewellery London (IJL) has opened its doors to visitors today, welcoming independent retailers and key buyers to view the industry’s latest offerings. The annual exhibition – now in its 61st year – will run from Sunday until Tuesday ( 4-6 September), and showcase the latest jewellery brands and ranges…
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2 SeptemberEvents
F Hinds and IJL reveal High Street by Design 2016 winners
Jewellery chain F Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL) have announced the four winners of the High Street by Design 2016 competition. The four winners: Current jewellery designer: Indika Wijayarathna from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – ‘Glowing Sun’ earrings Student jewellery designer: Joanna Harris from Purley, Surrey, City Lit, London –…
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Aug- 2016 -30 AugustTrade Organisations
Fairtrade unveils nationwide push to promote Fairtrade Gold jewellery
The Fairtrade Foundation has unveiled a new initiative as part of its Fairtrade Gold Campaign – named ‘I Do’ – in a bid to “stamp out practices that have tarnished the industry’s reputation”. The initiative will begin with a series of five nationwide conferences, which will be held across England,…
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30 AugustCurrent Affairs
Iconic jewellery store to close after nearly 150 years
Prestons of Bolton – known to many as the ‘Diamond Centre of the North’ – is set to close its doors after nearly 150 years of trading in the town. The jewellery retailer, which has been based in Bolton town centre since it first opened in 1869, will shut down…
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24 AugustCurrent Affairs
UK Jewellers launch parliamentary petition to restrict offshore UK hallmarks
A group of UK silversmiths and jewellers have launched a campaign to restrict the use of distinctive traditional UK hallmarks, including city marks, to items hallmarked in the UK. For over 700 years UK hallmarks have only been struck in the UK, but the campaign said that there is now…
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22 AugustRetailers
Flawless Jewellery sponsors British paratriathlon champion
Family-run Flawless Jewellery, based in Kent, has announced a sponsorship agreement with British paratriathlon champion Cassie Cava. Cava, 24, who was born with clubfeet, broke her right foot six years ago and underwent reconstruction surgery, which was not as successful as hoped. After years of painful hospital appointments she made…
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17 AugustEvents
Jewellery firms named in Small Business Saturday’s ‘Small Biz 100’
Six small jewellery firms have been named among the 100 small businesses in the UK to be celebrated by Small Business Saturday. The businesses will be among those featured one per day for the 100 days leading up to the dedicated Small Business Saturday on 3 December. The jewellery companies…
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