Manchester
Manchester is a key hub in the UK jewellery trade, blending historic roots with a vibrant modern scene. From its jewellery quarter heritage to a growing network of independent retailers, wholesalers, and designers, the city plays a vital role in shaping regional trends and supply chain activity.
Jewellery Focus covers Manchester’s jewellery industry with insights into store openings, local market dynamics, manufacturer updates, and business opportunities for trade professionals operating in and around the city.
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Mar- 2024 -25 MarchDesigners
Fiyah Jewellery unveils Birth Flowers collection
Fiyah Jewellery has announced that it will launch the Birth Flowers collection later in 2024. The collection will feature birth flower designs and will continue the company’s mission to create “meaningful jewellery to celebrate special occasions”. It will aim to capture the “beauty of each flower in a variety of…
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryRetailers
Lily Arkwright to open new Birmingham showroom
Ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright is set to open a new showroom in Birmingham building on its 2023 London showroom opening. The new showroom will be located in the “renowned” Mailbox development, the UK’s “largest” mixed use destination outside of London The opening of the Birmingham showroom in February 2024…
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Dec- 2023 -7 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths relocates Trafford Centre showroom
Goldsmiths has announced that it has relocated its showroom in the Trafford Centre to a larger space on the ground floor of the shopping mall. The showroom has undertaken an extensive expansion and refurbishment with a dedicated entrance for the new Rolex room. The showroom boasts the largest Rolex room…
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Nov- 2023 -16 NovemberRetailers
Newcastle ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, study finds
Newcastle has been named as the ‘most jewellery-obsessed city’ in the UK, scoring an overall score of 93.92, according to a new report by luxury jewellery retailer Liberty London. The report stated that Newcastle shone brightly at the top of its overall table, consistently scoring amongst the highest in each…
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14 NovemberDesigners
MJ Jones opens pop up at Harvey Nichols Manchester
Contemporary fine jewellery brand MJ Jones has announced the opening of its new pop-up space at Harvey Nichols, Manchester. The company will debut its newest jewellery range, Essentials, exclusive to Harvey Nichols at the site. Located on Menswear, Second Floor, the space features MJ Jones’ signature monogram print and logo…
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Oct- 2023 -13 OctoberRetailers
Thomas Sabo launches Saboteur jewellery brand and piercing studio
Thomas Sabo has announced the launch of its new brand and piercing studio, Saboteur, founded by Thomas Sabo and his son Santiago Sabo, supported by his wife Rita Sabo. The vision of this new brand is based on the heritage of over 35 years of jewellery and design, and the…
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Sep- 2023 -7 SeptemberRetailers
Anna Blackburn celebrates 25 years at Beaverbrooks
Managing director Anna Blackburn is celebrating her 25th anniversary at Beaverbrooks. Blackburn joined Beaverbrooks as a graduate trainee sales assistant at Manchester’s The Trafford Centre store in 1998. It has also been 10 years since she joined the group’s board of directors as the first female CEO in 2013, and…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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May- 2023 -16 MayRetailers
Lily Arkwright opens London showroom
Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its new London showroom as a result of strong customer demand. This new showroom is the first venture south for the sustainable fine jewellery brand established in Manchester. The brand’s current showroom is based in Didsbury and situated on the first floor of…
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Mar- 2023 -6 MarchManufacturers
THJ announces Kingston and Buchanans jewellers as members
The Hallmark Jewellers Group (THJ) has announced Kingston Jewellers of Barnsley and Buchanans Jewellers of Lymington as new members. THJ is an independent jewellery buying group, consisting of like-minded retail jewellers with shops established throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 1986 and currently chaired by Harvey Morgan of Harveys the…
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