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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Oct- 2014 -8 OctoberWatch Focus
Jorg Gray to be sold in Debenhams
American watch brand Jorg Gray has announced that it will be stocked in Debenhams flagship store in London’s Oxford Street and via its website from mid-October. According to the brand’s UK supplier, Stormbrand, Debenhams will stock 21 different Jorg Gray models featuring a mix of men’s and ladies watches. Claire…
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Sep- 2014 -29 SeptemberRetailers
Lola and Grace set to open central London store
Lola and Grace, a brand owned by the Swarovski group, is set to open its debut store in central London on 2 October. The store will be located within the already established Swarovski shop on London’s Oxford Street. Nina Müller, general manager at Lola and Grace, said: “Lola and Grace…
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23 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks adds Tudor watches to stock roster
Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has announced the introduction of Tudor watches to its range. Tudor, which is part of the Rolex group, has a history stemming from Hans Wilsdorf, a leading figure in the Swiss watchmaking industry and the founder of Rolex. In 1946 Wilsdorf founded Tudor with the aim of creating timepieces with all…
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Jul- 2014 -31 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu launch pop-up shop at Topshop Oxford Circus
Astrid and Miyu have launched a four-week pop-up in the jewellery section at Topshop in London’s Oxford Circus this week. Founded in 2011 by Connie Nam, Astrid and Miyu sells uniquely designed jewellery at affordable prices. Best known for its rose gold collection and personalised designs including the initial collection…
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18 JulyTrade Organisations
Delegates for NAG executive development forum up 21%
The National Association of Goldsmiths’ (NAG) Executive Development Forum welcomed 21% more delegates this year than last at its Annual Oxford Congress last week. Five guest speakers addressed the challenging title of ‘Differentiating yourself in a Commoditised world’in the Four Pillars Hotel. The experts provided advice on immediate business issues…
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10 JulyDesigners
Five winners of IJL ‘Editor’s Choice’ revealed
The winners of International Jewellery London’s (IJL) sixth Editor’s Choice competition were announced today. Claire Adler, Editor’s Choice judge, luxury brand consultant and Financial Times contributor, said she was impressed by the winning five. “IJL’s 2014 Editor’s Choice winners are a set of gifted, daring and ambitious jewellers,” she said. “A big thank you to all the entrants to Editor’s Choice this year who…
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Jun- 2014 -13 JuneRetailers
Cartier smash-and-grab at Regent Street Mappin & Webb
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after more than £80,000 worth of Cartier watches were stolen from a the Regent Street Mappin & Webb store. The robbery took place at about 1740hrs on Thursday, 12 June, and police are hunting for three suspects. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said…
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Jan- 2014 -31 JanuaryRetailers
Oxford Street store robbed of £500,000 of watches
Armed robbers have stolen more than half a million pounds’ worth of watches from a jewellers in Oxford Street, London. The smash-and-grab job was carried out in full view of a throng of rush hour shoppers, and when police arrived at the scene they were forced to back down when…
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May- 2013 -15 MayRetailers
lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser
Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.
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Jan- 2013 -29 JanuaryManufacturers
Swatch launches Oxford St pop-up
Watch brand Swatch has launched a temporary pop-up project store on London’s Oxford St to showcase its new spring/summer collection.
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