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.

Jun- 2017 -

13 June

Trade Organisations

Shekina Tuahene

TH March warns of Pensions Regulator inspections

Jewellery insurance company has warned businesses to be aware of possible inspections by the pensions regulator. Following a number of inspections in and around Manchester over the past few days, TH March is urging companies to make sure they comply with the Workplace Auto-Enrolment Scheme. Steve Clements, chartered financial planner…
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8 June

Current Affairs

Shekina Tuahene

Twin jewellers make pendant to commemorate Manchester victims

A pair of jewellers who are identical, and known as ‘Twinface’, have made a ‘worker bee’ pendant to commemorate and support the victims of the Manchester terrorist attack last month. Emma Taafe and Jennifer Taafe-Guite, 35, will donate the sales of the pendant will to the Red Cross Emergency Fund.…
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May- 2017 -

24 May

Retailers

Shekina Tuahene

Breitling opens first store in Manchester’s Trafford Centre

Swiss watchmaker Breitling has opened its first store at the Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester. The store will launch later this month and will be managed by Aurum Holdings, whose portfolio includes Watches of Switzerland, Goldsmiths and Mappin & Webb. The Breitling store will be the second largest monobrand opening…
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17 May

Appointments

Michael Northcott

Woman named boss of Goldsmiths’ Company for the first time in its 700-year history

For the first time in 700 years, one of the most respected City institutions is appointing a woman to its top job. Today marks the installation of trailblazing Londoner, Judith Cobham-Lowe OBE, as the first woman Prime Warden of the Goldsmiths’ Company. The Goldsmiths’ Company, which received its first Royal Charter…
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Nov- 2016 -

29 November

Retailers

Tom Davis

Chisholm Hunter to open £8m jewellery store in Edinburgh

Luxury jeweller and diamond specialist Chisholm Hunter is set to open a new £8m jewellery store on Edinburgh’s Princes Street in early December. The premises will have approximately 10,000 square foot of retail space spread across three floors and will include a champagne bar and designated Swiss timepiece room, as…
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Sep- 2016 -

2 September

Events

Tom Davis

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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Jun- 2016 -

16 June

Crime

Tom Davis

Police hunt car following armed robbery on Manchester jewellers

Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a car they believe was used in an armed robbery on a jewellery store in Rusholme. Shortly before 1:50pm on Sunday 12 June 2016 two men got out of a black BMW 5 series and smashed the windows of…
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Apr- 2016 -

28 April

Crime

Tom Davis

VIDEO: Man steals Rolex watches worth £28,000 from a Manchester jewellers

A man posing as a customer ran out of a jewellers in Manchester with two Rolex watches, valued at around £28,500. The man was caught on CCTV walking into a jewellery store in Manchester’s Arndale Centre on Saturday, 19 March, at around 6:35pm as he posed for a customer. The…
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Dec- 2015 -

16 December

Retailers

Tom Davis

Boodles expands in Manchester with new three-storey shop

Fine diamond jewellery retailer Boodles is set to expand its presence in Manchester with the opening of a new three-level store. The company is set to move its Manchester store into Manchester city centre’s King Street, where it will operate a 3,000 sq ft store which will undergo a major…
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7 December

Crime

Michael Northcott

Gang jailed for 51 years over £1m of watch thefts

An organised gang of criminals from Estonia who flew into the UK in order to steal more than £1 million pounds worth of watches have been jailed for 51 years. Taimar Uibopuu, 30, from Estonia was found guilty of conspiracy to commit robbery and sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment; Alar Kalyurand, 43, from…
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