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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Oct- 2018 -16 OctoberFeatures
Design Walkthrough – Anaïs Paris
Following a soft launch to the jewellery trade at this year’s Jewellery & Watch Show in Birmingham, HD Group will announce the release of its third, and possibly final, brand later this year. The brand, Anaïs Paris, is inspired by the ‘floating locket’ concept which according to Adryan Cresswell, head…
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9 OctoberProduct Launches
Bibi Bijoux London to open its first concession in Selfridges
Bibi Bijoux London has opened its first physical presence with the opening of a concession inside Selfridges, the Trafford Centre, Manchester. The award-winning brand’s Autumn Winter 2018 collection are also available in the store featuring the six collections: Tassel, Birdcage, Celestial, Coin, Waterfall, Rose Garden. The designs include classic profiles…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberEvents
Hatton Garden launches first privilege scheme in 400 years
London’s historic diamond district, Hatton Garden, will be launching its first privilege scheme in over 400 years on 27 September 2018. Initiated by the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID), the new ‘Garden Card’ will give local employees, visitors and residents alike access to exclusive offers from the various businesses…
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13 SeptemberBrand Profiles
BRAND PROFILE: Buckley London
Please give us a bit of background of the history of the company, who founded it, when, what is their career background? Since the inception of Buckley London in 1989, founder and owner Adrian Buckley has had one aim – to design and manufacture the best quality fashion and costume…
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Aug- 2018 -20 AugustFeatures
Company Q&A: Tresor Paris
Give us some general background about Tresor Paris Anyone who wants to own a truly unique and spectacular piece of jewellery will have heard of Tresor Paris, the luxury jewellery experts who specialise in fine diamond jewellery. Defined by luxury and elegance, the award-winning jeweller offers a vast collection of…
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Jul- 2018 -25 JulyVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Comfort Station
What is the backstory of the company? I first started Comfort Station back in 2000 just after having left the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford as a part-time way of funding my art practice. I started selling pieces I’d made at Portobello Market, five minutes away from where I’d…
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Jun- 2018 -26 JuneProduct Launches
French Jewellers Jaubalet Paris expands presence to the UK
Independent French jewellers, Jaubalet Paris, has opened its first office within the UK. Based in London Mayfair, the new office is also the company’s first venture outside of France. The firm was first launched in 2008 aiming to provide high end custom luxury jewellery inspired by French artistry. Jaubalet Paris…
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15 JuneDesigners
Tresor Paris acquires London jewellery brand Phiiish
The jewellery brand Tresor Paris has acquired Phiiish, a London-based jewellery brand created by brothers Dean and Adam Greenfield. The Greenfield brothers, whose family boasts more than 50 years in the jewellery trade, had launched the brand in 2014. Before Tresor Paris’ acquisition, Dean worked as the lead designer and…
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7 JuneDesigners
Maya Magal to open third store in London’s King’s Cross
British jewellers Maya Magal London are to open their third store at Coal Drops Yard, the new shopping district at King’s Cross, in October 2018. Following recent openings in Islington and Marylebone, the shop will affirm the brand’s retail presence in the capital and provide a flagship location for the…
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May- 2018 -8 MayFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Comfort Station
What is the backstory of the company? I first started Comfort Station back in 2000 just after having left the Ruskin School of Art in Oxford as a part-time way of funding my art practice. I started selling pieces I’d made at Portobello Market, five mins away from where I’d…
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