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 Manchesterโs 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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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Cartier launches pop-up at Selfridges Manchester
Selfridges has announced that Cartier has launched its first pop up in Manchester Exchange Square for the Christmas season.ย The space features some of the Maisonโs โmost iconicโ collections, including Trinity, Love, Juste Un Clou and more. Additionally, the pop-up centres around a โtouch and try barโ where customers can…
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Oct- 2021 -15 OctoberRetailers
Austen and Blake opens London flagship store
Austen and Blake has announced the opening of its new London store alongside the creation of six new jobs. Established in 2012, the company will be joining Londonโs jewellery quarter at 8 Greville St, London, in the district of Hatton Garden. This will be the engagement ring specialistโs first store…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberRetailers
Jon Richard jewellery to be sold in selected Next stores
Jon Richard has announced that it has expanded its partnership with Next which will see its jewellery sold in stores across the UK. Following its online partnership, the jewellery specialist will be offering bridal, occasion and sterling silver collections in 10 Next stores. These stores include Birmingham Bullring, Merry Hill…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Demand for male engagement rings up 69%, report finds
A new study by bespoke jewellery brand Taylor and Hart has revealed a 69% increase in year-on-year interest for male engagement ring designs. The rising popularity and legalisation of marriage amongst LGBTQ+ relationships, coupled with the growing trend of women proposing, have reportedly both contributed to the increase in demand.…
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Mar- 2021 -11 MarchRetailers
Goldsmiths to launch revamped store concept
Goldsmiths has announced it plans to enhance its network of stores throughout the UK with a new luxury store concept which will be rolled out from Autumn 2021. The new stores, which have been conceived in partnership with UK-based design collective Quadrant Design, will combine a contemporary luxury design with…
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Dec- 2020 -22 DecemberNews
David M Robinson pledges youth charity support
David M Robinson has pledged to support Manchesterโs HideOut Youth Zone charity for the next four years. The jewellery and watch retailer said it was inspired to support HideOut Youth Zone after learning more about the charityโs aims and ambitions to support thousands of young Mancunians. David M Robinson, which…
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Nov- 2020 -26 NovemberCoronavirus
New Tier system announced
The Government has announced a new Tier system for when England leaves lockdown on 2 December, with only areas in Tier 1 allowed to revert back to the โrule of sixโ.ย Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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4 NovemberDesigners
Jennifer Gibson jewellery partners with Selfridges
Jennifer Gibson Jewellery announced it has partnered with Selfirdges as part of the retailerโs Project Earth campaign, with the brand putting together exclusive vintage jewellery collections for Selfridges’ London, Manchester Exchange Square and Birmingham stores. Gibson has put together a 31-piece edit for the project, in collections that are a…
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Oct- 2020 -20 OctoberCoronavirus
Manchester moved into Tier three
Prime minister Boris Johnson has announced that Manchester will be placed into Tier 3 Covid-19 restrictions, after talks between mayor Andy Burnham and the UK government collapsed.ย As a result of being placed under Tier 3, pubs and restaurants must close unless they are supplying substantial meals and outside household…
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15 OctoberCoronavirus
London and Essex set to move into Tier 2 restrictions
London and Essex will face tougher Tier 2 Covid-19 restrictions from Saturday (17 October), including a ban on the mixing of households, local MPs have been told. According to the BBC, health secretary Matt Hancock is set to update MPs on the latest measures in the Commons later today. Under…
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