Mayfair
Mayfair is synonymous with luxury and heritage, standing as one of London’s most prestigious hubs for fine jewellery and high-end retail. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, it represents a key market where trends are set and industry leaders operate. Jewellery Focus covers developments in Mayfair’s jewellery scene, including flagship store openings, brand movements, market insights, and the evolving role of this iconic district in shaping consumer demand. Our reporting provides trade professionals with valuable perspectives on opportunities and challenges in this high-value retail environment.
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneProduct Launches
French Jewellers Jaubalet Paris expands presence to the UK
Independent French jewellers, Jaubalet Paris, has opened its first office within the UK. Based in London Mayfair, the new office is also the company’s first venture outside of France. The firm was first launched in 2008 aiming to provide high end custom luxury jewellery inspired by French artistry. Jaubalet Paris…
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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberDesigners
Roqaya’s Rocks launches new collection at Four Seasons
Roqaya’s Rocks new collection launched at the Four Seasons, Mayfair, garnering applause from London’s press, VIPs, fashionistas and style influencers. Inspired by the colours and movement of the ocean, this collection is crafted from unique gems, crystals and pearls. Each piece is made from inspiration and experience gained from Roqaya’s…
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16 NovemberDesigners
Astrid and Miyu partner with Hero for live video shopping service
Astrid & Miyu has launched a new bespoke shopping service that will aim to make purchasing product on its website a ‘seamless experience’, in time for the busy Christmas period. ‘Hero’ is a brand new live video chat service that creates a hybrid between in-store and shopping online. The service…
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Oct- 2017 -30 OctoberCelebrities
Georg Jensen returns to the Fine Art Society nearly 100 years after debut
The collection of Danish silversmith Georg Jensen will be showcased in the UK as the designer’s works make their return to the Fine Art Society. The forthcoming showcase of 20th century jewellery and design, Nordic Design, will be hosted by the Society in Mayfair from 27 November 2017 – 3…
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Aug- 2017 -10 AugustDesigners
Elham and Issa partners with Wolf and Badger
Elham and Issa Jewellery has announced its partnership with British luxury retailer, Wolf and Badger. The hero pieces from the four collections – Awe, Amwaj, Evolution, Mystique – will be stocked in the Mayfair store on Dover Street, with the full collection online at the Wolf and Badger website. Established…
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Jun- 2017 -28 JuneCrime
Hatton Garden watch dealer jailed for selling over 100 stolen watches
CLARIFICATION: When this article was first published, the featured image showed the premises of 88-90 Hatton Garden, which may have given the impression that businesses occupying this building were involved in the story. We would like to clarify that no business visible in the original image was involved in the…
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May- 2017 -19 MayCurrent Affairs
Butler and Wilson closes Mayfair store after three year loss
Butler and Wilson has decided to close its Mayfair store after trading at a loss for three years. It has been 32 years since the costume jeweller opened its outlet in South Molton Street, Mayfair but after a 21% increase in rent costs, the store was no longer making a…
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Feb- 2017 -17 FebruaryCrime
Hatton Garden raider admits previous £1m jewellery heist
One of the ringleaders in the notorious Hatton Garden heist has admitted a raid at a high-end London jewellers five years earlier. Daniel Jones, 59, is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence for his part in the Easter bank holiday weekend raid in April 2015, which saw a gang ransack…
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Oct- 2016 -28 OctoberRetailers
Hancocks London named Mayfair’s ‘Best Independent Jeweller’
Luxury jewellery store Hancocks London has been named the ‘Best Independent Jeweller’ in Mayfair. The Mayfair Awards – run by The Mayfair Magazine – is now in its fifth year and aims to celebrate local businesses that are committed to “excellent as the best in their field”. Hancocks, which beat…
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6 OctoberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: High-value transportation
We sit down with Security Drivers International to find out more about its secure high-value transportation service [divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] Tell us about the company and how it was set up Security Drivers International, founded in 1995, is a British owned and managed family business. The original founder, John…
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