Newcastle
Newcastle is a vibrant regional hub for the UK jewellery trade, home to a mix of independent jewellers, retail chains and supplier networks. The city blends urban consumer trends with manufacturing capabilities found across the North East. Jewellery Focus offers detailed coverage of Newcastle’s jewellery sector—from new store launches and designer showcases to regional trade events and evolving consumer preferences. Our reporting helps trade professionals identify growth opportunities, supply chain strengths and market dynamics specific to Newcastle’s commercial environment.
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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRetailers
Berry’s to launch new collection for 125th anniversary
Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, has announced it will launch an exclusive jewellery collection in the spring to celebrate its 125th year in the business in 2022. In addition to the collection, the jewellers will also launch a number of store openings, events and partnerships, as well as in-store activations across the…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberRetailers
Berry’s to open third York store
Berry’s, a luxury jewellery specialist, has announced the opening of a new premises on York’s Stonegate next spring, marking the company’s third store on the street and in the city of York. The new premises will cover a total of 70 square metres of retail space, alongside the two current…
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Oct- 2021 -5 OctoberRetailers
The Alkemistry opens Harvey Nichols pop-up in Edinburgh
Jewellery brand The Alkemistry has announced the launch of a new pop-up within department store Harvey Nichols in Edinburgh. Customers will have the choice of designing a colourful bead bracelet, choosing their own woven silk and gold bracelet, or shopping from the newest ‘Love Letters’ range which features 18ct gold…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Berry’s FY20 turnover hits £34.6m
Berry’s Jewellers, the trading name of Berens and Company, saw turnover increase 3.3% year-on-year to £34.6m for FY20. The group’s operating profit also grew in the year ended 30 June 2020, rising from £4.1m in FY19 to £4.2m the following year. Net cash at the jewellery and Swiss watches provider…
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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 ‘rule of six’. Making the announcement to the House of Commons, health secretary Matt Hancock revealed that the new Tier 3 restrictions…
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Jun- 2020 -29 JuneCoronavirus
Watches of Switzerland donates £100k to food banks
Watches of Switzerland and Mappin and Webb’s parent group, the Watches of Switzerland group, has donated £100,000 in emergency funds to UK food banks during the Covid-19 crisis. The group said it recognised an “urgent need” for food bank funding after these facilities faced soaring demands in light of the…
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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberDesigners
Launch of new ROX boutique in Liverpool
UK jewellery brand ROX has officially launched its latest boutique in Liverpool’s city centre. The luxury jewellery makers unveiled the 1,600sq ft boutique at Liverpool One, a shopping and leisure complex in the heart of the city, after investing £1m into the Grosvenor Europe-developed site. Founded in 2002 by Grant…
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Aug- 2019 -14 AugustDesigners
North East gallery reveals new jewellery collection
A jewellery collection inspired by pattern, repetition and movement takes will be unveiled at a Newcastle gallery this autumn. The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery – is launching ‘Rhythm’, a new jewellery collection debuting on 6 September that spotlights the “art of rhythm”…
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Jun- 2019 -12 JuneEvents
North East gallery launches jewellery showcase
The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery in Newcastle’s Ouseburn Valley – has presented a new jewellery collection inspired by the theme of ‘play’. The collection features makers whose work has a “playful quality”, with highlights including include statement jewellery by Norfolk-based Jane Sedgwick…
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Apr- 2019 -30 AprilEvents
Watches of Switzerland celebrates 100 years in business with Rolex
To celebrate, Brian Duffy, CEO of The Watches of Switzerland Group and Richard de Leyser, managing director of Rolex, hosted an event night at the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art to commemorate and thank its “loyal” north east clients and businesses. As part of its centenary year, The Watches of…
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