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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Jun- 2015 -19 JuneCelebrities
David Hasselhoff launches new Tresor shop in Hatton Garden
Tresor Paris has opened a dedicated retail premises on Hatton Garden, London’s famous jewellery quarter. Former Baywatch star and Hollywood stalwart David Hasselhoff officially opened the new store, in the company of a coterie of other celebrity faces including Hayley Roberts, Lady Victoria Hervey, Made in Chelsea star Tiff Watts, Big…
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Mar- 2015 -27 MarchAnalysis
Watch out for the Swiss franc
Swiss watchmakers have reacted to the strength of the franc by raising their prices in the Eurozone, but this is not necessarily bad news for UK retailers, finds TOM DAVIS Swiss watch exports have been soaring in recent years and in 2014 they reached a record high, bringing in a…
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Feb- 2015 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Uno de 50 to open first UK store on London’s Regent Street
Spanish jewellery brand Uno de 50 has announced it will open its first UK store later this year on London’s Regent Street. The firm agreed a 10-year lease with The Crown Estate for a 1,250 sq ft unit. The move represents the brand’s first foray into the UK market, although…
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24 FebruaryEvents
Tresor Paris collaborates with Ong-Oaj Pariam at London Fashion Week
Tresor Paris has appeared at the London Fashion Week in collaboration with fashion designer Ong-Oaj Pairam. Kicking off London Fashion Week on Tuesday February 19 at the Grand Connaught Rooms Covent Garden, Pairam launched his Autumn/Winter collection 2015 featuring “bold and luxurious” prints. Pairam’s men’s wear collection of jackets with…
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Jan- 2015 -26 JanuaryWatch Focus
Cara Delevingne announced as new face of Tag Heuer
Tag Heuer has appointed supermodel Cara Delevingne as its new brand ambassador. Delevingne was welcomed to the company in the Salle Melpomène, in the Ecole des Beaux Arts de Paris, and was presented with a One Steel and Black Ceramic Chronograph set with diamonds. In her first photoshoot for the…
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Sep- 2014 -12 SeptemberEvents
Theo Fennell to showcase pieces at Harrods’ Biennale Exhibition
Theo Fennell is set to showcase a selection of “one-of-a-kind pieces” at the Harrods Biennale Exhibition. To celebrate the Paris Biennale, the annual art fair in Paris, Harrods will be transforming its Fine Jewellery Room into an exhibition space showcasing the latest “high jewellery” creations. Included in the selection due…
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10 SeptemberEvents
Graff Diamonds to return La Biennale
Graff Diamonds has announced it is returning to Paris-based show La Biennale des Antiquaires after a 12 year absence. The firm said it plans to showcase some of its rare diamonds and gemstones along with two “outstanding” pieces of jewellery including the Royal Star of Paris brooch (which can also…
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Jun- 2014 -23 JuneNews
Tiffany & Co displays iconic 128-carat diamond at Paris store opening
Tiffany & Co has displayed its iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond at the opening of a brand new store in Paris. The diamond, which was transported from New York, was on display at the brand’s new Champs-Elysées premises. For a limited time, gemstone enthusiasts and diamond lovers were able to get…
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17 JuneEvents
Graff to showcase rare gemstones and diamonds at Paris event
Graff Diamonds is set to showcase its collection, featuring extremely rare diamonds and gemstones, at this year’s La Biennale Des Antiquaires in Paris. Graff will showcase both emerald and sapphire pieces in their collection, including a ‘dramatic’ necklace with richly coloured clusters of sapphire beads entwined with Pavѐ diamond leaves…
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Mar- 2014 -14 MarchCelebrities
Glitzy Mayfair event for Tresor Paris watch launch
Tresor Paris last night held a snazzy event at Jack Barclay Bentley in Berkley Square, London, to launch Nouveau Hexagone, its new collection of watches. The venue, which is a Bentley showroom by day, was packed with celebrity guests including including rapper Professor Green, Uri Geller, Boyzone members Shane Lynch and…
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