Paris
Paris stands as a global hub for luxury and fine jewellery, influencing design trends and setting the tone for the international market. From high-profile trade fairs and fashion weeks to the headquarters of iconic jewellery houses, the city plays a pivotal role in shaping the aspirations of UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers.
Jewellery Focus covers Paris-related developments of interest to the UK trade, including brand showcases, market insights from French manufacturers and distributors, and trends emerging from Parisian ateliers and events. Our reporting helps professionals understand how the Parisian market influences consumer tastes and commercial opportunities at home.
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Jan- 2018 -11 JanuaryCrime
Jewellery worth €4.5m stolen during armed heist at Ritz Paris hotel
Armed robbers made off with an estimated €4.5m (£4m) worth of jewellery in a smash-and-grab heist at the Ritz Hotel in Paris. According to The Guardian five masked men entered the hotel armed with knives and hatchets at 6:30pm on 10 January 2018, using axes to smash several display cabinets…
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Oct- 2017 -20 OctoberDesigners
Rosie Kent launches Origin collection
London-based jewellery designer Rosie Kent has launched her new collection for SS18 named Origin. The range was debuted at the Premiere Classe Paris trade show last month (28 September – 1 October) and it focuses on the brand’s beginning. The create the collection, the brand refined its tools and honed…
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Sep- 2017 -15 SeptemberDesigners
Nadine Aysoy to expand in US following successful IJL showing
Fine jewellery brand Nadine Aysoy has gained a new distribution and marketing contract with US-based showroom, Mega Mega Projects New York, following her debut showing at this year’s IJL. The brand will now expand globally, with showcases at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, as well as Los Angeles and…
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8 SeptemberDesigners
Hot Diamonds Group reports positive A/W sales
Hot Diamonds Group has announced a positive start to its Autumn/Winter campaign with UK independents sales rising by 28% for July and August, compared with the equivalent period last year. The group has reported that its new collection ‘Bliss’ is being particularly well received by its retail partners and its…
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Aug- 2017 -17 AugustCurrent Affairs
Social media engagement posts are ‘cringe-worthy’, F Hinds finds
UK couples who are publicising their engagements to the world via social media are ruining their big announcement with poor-quality photographs and post captions, according to new research by F Hinds. Some 56% of UK engagement posts on social media are unpopular amongst followers, tarnishing the engagement announcement and making…
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4 AugustDesigners
Raymond Weil teams up with Repetto Paris for new watch strap releases
In partnership with French firm, Repetto, Raymond Weil has created a variation on the shine range of watches, inspired by the world of ballet. The shine Etoile watch comes with two interchangeable straps crafted in Repetto leather which are available in blush pink – reminiscent of ballet shoes, and Crystal…
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Jun- 2017 -22 JuneDesigners
Timex and SilMach set to shake up watch industry with new technology
Watch designer Timex has partnered with SilMach, French pioneer in micro-electro-mechanical-systems (MEMS) to create the first MEMS powered watch. The timepieces will utilise MEMS watch motors (boxes) and will be the first brand to use the patented MEMS nanotechnology. The new PowerMEMS Movement will replace older magnetic technology which currently…
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14 JuneCelebrities
Brand ambassador Kate Winslet launches Longines watch
Kate Winslet has launched Longines exclusive Flagship Heritage by Kate Winslet timepiece as the brand’s ambassador of elegance. The limited edition timepiece was named after the actress and features three models all in gold. It features the same dial as The Flagship Heritage – 60th Anniversary 1957-2017. The watch will…
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7 JuneAuctions
Christie’s Paris sales sets new world record
Auction house Christie’s has set a new world record with a jewellery sale in Paris. A diamond and platinum Belle Epoque era necklace sold for €1.4m (£1.2m) despite being originally valued at €5-700,000 (£430,000-610,000). It was made by Cartier from the Boni De Castellane and Anna Gould collection. The auction…
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May- 2017 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
Tiffany Faces Backlash Over ‘Political’ Trump Letter
Tiffany & Co faced a backlash from some of its customers after publishing a letter addressed to US president Donald Trump on its Facebook page. The letter – laid out in the Tiffany brand colours – read: “Dear President Trump, We’re still in for bold climate action. Please keep the…
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