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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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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Feb- 2018 -16 FebruaryDesigners
Goldsmiths partners with TAG Heuer for one of a kind design
Luxury high street jeweller Goldsmiths has joined forces with Swiss watch brand TAG Heuer to design a unique watch limited to only 250 units. The ‘Exclusive for Goldsmiths’ TAG Heuer Aquaracer will go on on sale at £1,900, and the design is a product of the first exclusive collaboration between…
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Nov- 2017 -28 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom at Intu Metrocentre
Goldsmiths has opened its refurbished Intu Metrocentre showroom this month, welcoming new brands to its offerings. Deputy mayor of Gateshead, Jill Green officially unveiled Goldsmiths’ new refit to the public. Standing at 286 square metres, the showroom is situated on the lower ground floor of Intu Metrocentre near Newcastle, which…
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Oct- 2017 -9 OctoberDesigners
ROX confirms Catherine Zoraida collaboration
Independent luxury jeweller ROX has announced a collaboration with jewellery designer Catherine Zoraida. It is the first time the Scottish luxury brand has collaborated with an established designer to create a capsule collection. Inspired by star sign constellations, the ROX x Catherine Zoraida collaboration kicks off with the Zodiac collection…
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2 OctoberDesigners
Domino expands to Far Eastern market
Domino jewellery has recently dispatched £500,000 worth of British-made gold and platinum, semi-set jewellery and diamond ring mounts to new customers in Australia, Japan and Taiwan. The orders are the result of a sales trip made earlier this year by the company’s sales and marketing director, Andrew Sollitt and overseas…
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Sep- 2016 -7 SeptemberRetailers
Aurum Holdings opens the Watch Lab in Newcastle
The Watch Lab, part of Aurum Holdings following its recent acquisition, has opened its doors on Northumberland Street in Newcastle. Based within the Monument Wall development, the store represents the seventh Aurum-operated venture in the region joining stores such as the Northern Goldsmiths and Reid & Sons in Newcastle city…
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Jul- 2016 -21 JulyRetailers
Mappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers
Reid & Sons, an historic independent jewellers in Newcastle, has announced the launch of Mappin & Webb in-store. Established in 1778 by Christian Ker Reid, Reid & Sons has previously worked with the royal family, Admiralty and the Indian government, while Mappin & Webb has been a Royal Warrant holder…
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Dec- 2015 -10 DecemberRetailers
boutique.Goldsmiths opens 7 new stores
Aurum Holdings has announced the launch of seven boutique.Goldsmiths stores in Bradford, Newcastle, Reading, Sheffield, Solihull, Guildford and Southampton. The stores, which opened throughout November and December, are part of Aurum’s expansion plans to its existing retail portfolio and e-commerce channels. The new stores feature digital screens that will replace…
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Aug- 2015 -26 AugustRetailers
Folli Follie and Links of London launch in Boutique Goldsmiths
Boutique Goldsmiths, a concept store for fashion jewellery and watches from jewellery chain Goldsmiths, has announced it is to stock Links of London and Folli Follie. The launch of the two brands today (Wednesday, August 26) comes on the first day of the opening of the retailer’s first stand alone…
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