Oxford
Oxford is home to a vibrant jewellery scene, combining historic charm with a growing presence of independent jewellers, luxury retailers, and innovative designers. As a regional market, it reflects broader industry trends while offering unique local opportunities for trade professionals. Jewellery Focus covers Oxford’s jewellery sector with insights on store openings, business developments, designer showcases, and market movements. Our reporting helps jewellers, suppliers, and manufacturers stay informed on the latest developments shaping the industry in this distinguished city.
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilRetailers
Pandora to refit its The Liberty Romford store
Pandora is set to refit its 1,582 sq ft The Liberty Romford store, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical, with its latest Evoke 2.0 concept. The updated layout introduces a “modern” aesthetic that includes a central island feature, expanded shop floor, and engraving services. The new concept supports…
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Mar- 2025 -26 MarchRetailers
Pandora unveils new Oxford Street West store
Pandora has announced the launch of its new Oxford Street West store today (26 March), its fourth store on the shopping street. Located at 374 Oxford Street, W1C 1JR, the store offers a new destination for customers to explore Pandora’s full jewellery collections, including its Lab-Grown Diamonds collection and engraving…
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Jan- 2025 -13 JanuaryRetailers
Chisholm Hunter profits plummet to £2.63m
Chisholm Hunter has revealed that its profit before tax dropped from £5.35m to £2.63m for the year ended 31 March 2024. The group’s turnover also slightly dipped from £57.91m to £57.884m in the face of a competitive marketplace. Its gross profit also fell from £10.38m to £9.95m. However, looking ahead,…
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Jul- 2024 -25 JulyRetailers
Pattaraphan launches in Selfridges
Genderless fine jewellery brand Pattaraphan has become the first Thai jewellery brand to be stocked at Selfridges, launching online and in-store at the Oxford Street flagship. Alongside the Maii Pavé ID Necklace in Blue Topaz, a Selfridges-exclusive, the collection features signature Pattaraphan pieces including Shroom and Remnants bone styles, as…
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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryRetailers
Ingle and Rhode to enter liquidation
Ethical jewellery business Ingle and Rhode has announced that the business is preparing for liquidation as a result of recent rising costs and lower turnover. The company was incorporated in 2007 and traded from premises at 14 Gees Court (just off Oxford Street) London W1 and via their website. The…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustRetailers
Pandora unveils new store on Oxford Street
Pandora has unveiled its new store on London’s Oxford Street making it the jewellery retailer’s third and biggest store along the high street. Located opposite Tottenham Court Station’s Elizabeth Line entrance, the new store’s design is inspired by the city of London with a Pandora-infused twist. The “spacious” layout and…
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Jan- 2023 -4 JanuaryDesigners
Rebus launches one-of-a-kind signet rings
Goldsmiths and hand engravers Rebus has announced it is launching one-of-a-kind signet rings, designed around nautical style. Carved from single mined origin gold, the new Rebus ocean-inspired jewels include The Oxford 55 Signet SMO Gold Ring, which is available in 9K, 14K, or 18K SMO yellow gold. The collection also…
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Nov- 2022 -10 NovemberRetailers
John Lewis launches exclusive collections with Bright Young Gems
John Lewis and Partners has announced the launch of a further new collaboration with Bright Young Gems, with two recent winning designers debuting their first demi-fine collections. Zeng’s debut John Lewis Collection, The Smile, is a collection of five intricately crafted pieces in 9ct gold with natural freshwater pearls which…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchEconomy
High street footfall continues to lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Footfall levels remain 23% below pre-pandemic levels in February 2022 as rising costs are reportedly set to “batter” retailers from 1 April, according to RSM. The latest data from Datscha, analysed by RSM, shows the overall decline in footfall is the worst in London with numbers on Oxford Street down…
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Jul- 2021 -5 JulyFeatures
Making jewellery on a narrowboat
Trained in horticulture, Rich MacKenzie always envisioned a passion-led lifestyle. Having bought a narrowboat called ‘Bluebell’ in 2017, when the pandemic hit, he and his family made the “best decision” when they decided to live on the boat full-time. Alongside his wife, Jackie, two children, Robbie and Fleur and pets,…
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