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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Jan- 2018 -12 JanuaryRetailers
Partnership with retailers drives digital growth for Adore Jewellery
Adore Jewellery has grown its digital presence thanks to partnerships with some of the UK’s largest retailers. The Swarovski Group brand said it has seen increased online sales following a partnership with jewellery e-tailer The Watch Shop, and national department stores Debenhams and House of Fraser. Following the partnerships, Adore…
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Dec- 2017 -14 DecemberDesigners
Karl Lagerfeld fashion jewellery collection beats targets
The first global launch of Karl Lagerfeld jewellery into the UK and Irish markets in September surpassed the company’s expectations. The collection launched into Karl Lagerfeld stores and Karl.com while 17 House of Fraser stores across the UK and Ireland, including the flagship locations of Oxford Street, Glasgow and Dublin Dundrum, saw…
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Nov- 2017 -22 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens doors at Westgate shopping centre
High street jeweller Goldsmiths has officially launched its brand new Oxford showroom at the new multi-million pound Westgate Shopping Centre. The store, located in the new retail and leisure destination in Oxford city centre, has opened following a £1.4m investment. The showroom is on the upper ground floor in the…
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Oct- 2017 -26 OctoberDesigners
London Road Jewellery welcomed to John Lewis
Oxford saw the opening of the first John Lewis store, welcoming the range of British jewellery brand London Road Jewellery. The brand is also stocked in 22 other John Lewis stores nationwide. Behind the London Road brand are a brother and sister team, third generation manufacturer of fine jewellery, based…
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25 OctoberProduct Launches
Rotary adds Henley range to AW17 offerings
Watch brand Rotary has extended its offerings for the autumn/winter season with the addition of the Henley range. The Henley GMT boasts a scratch-resistant ceramic uni-directional bezel, sapphire glass and stainless steel three-link bracelet with deployment clasp. The red arrow tip hour hand, which takes 24 hours to go around…
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Aug- 2017 -31 AugustDesigners
Rotary announces debut of Oxford collection
Rotary has unveiled its new Oxford collection, inspired by the history and tradition of the oldest college and the architecture of the city. The aesthetics of the Oxford range embodies Rotary’s DNA with “classic, timeless looks that never date”. It has an easy-to-read dial, with the gents offering coming with…
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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 -17 MayAppointments
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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Jun- 2016 -13 JuneRetailers
Watches of Switzerland set to open new Knightsbridge store
Watches of Switzerland is set to complete what it calls a ‘golden triangle’ of London stores with the opening of its new Knightsbridge store later this month. The three-storey showroom will open on Brompton Road on 27 June and will feature the UK’s largest Patek Philippe in-store boutique, a rolex…
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Dec- 2015 -7 DecemberCrime
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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