Platinum Jubilee
The Platinum Jubilee marked a historic milestone in British history and inspired widespread creativity across the UK jewellery industry. This coverage highlights how jewellers, designers, and manufacturers celebrated the occasion through commemorative collections, special commissions, and heritage-inspired designs. Jewellery Focus reports on industry events, retail campaigns, and collaborations launched in honour of the Jubilee, reflecting its cultural and commercial significance for the UK jewellery trade.
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Apr- 2023 -13 AprilRetailers
Freya Rose launches new coronation earring collection
Freya Rose has launched a new range of earrings in celebration of His Majesty King Charles III’s coronation. The new collection accompanies the jewellery pieces released last year to commemorate late Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. The design of the earrings are inspired by the sovereign’s chronicled heritage, the English…
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Dec- 2022 -12 DecemberDesigners
Clogau releases Christmas range
Welsh gold designer Clogau has released its 2022 Christmas range including various pieces of gold jewellery and a Christmas gift box. The highlight of the launch is the 12 days of Clogau gift box which is a limited-edition box worth over £1200 including six unique jewellery pieces and six accessories.…
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Sep- 2022 -28 SeptemberRetailers
Yoko London presents ‘transformable’ tiara in Platinum Jubilee collection
Yoko London has launched a ‘Jubilee Masterpiece’ tiara as part of its Platinum Jubilee collection to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II. The tiara is also a wearable necklace, designed to transition “seamlessly” between the two forms. Featuring 181 Japanese Akoya and Australian South Sea Pearls,…
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16 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Queen’s death sees return of Platinum Jubilee Mark
The four Assay Offices of the UK have announced that the Platinum Jubilee Mark will be made available again from 20 September, following the death of Queen Elizabeth. The announcement comes after consultation with the King’s Assay master and the mark, which was created in celebration of the Queen’s Platinum…
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Jul- 2022 -22 JulyRetailers
Retail sales fall in June despite Platinum Jubilee celebrations
Retail sales dropped by 0.1% in June 2022 following a fall of 0.8% in May 2022 despite the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee boost, according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The data, which covers 29 May to 2 July 2022, revealed that sales volumes were 2.2% above its…
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8 JulyNews
Cost of living crisis weighs on retail sales growth
High levels of inflation and the deepening cost of living crisis have prompted further slowing of retail sales growth, according to BDO’s High Street Sales Tracker (HSST). It found that total like-for-like (LFL) sales, combined in-store and online, increased by +8.4% in June compared to the equivalent month in 2021,…
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Jun- 2022 -7 JuneProduct Launches
DMR unveils collaboration to mark Platinum Jubilee
David M Robinson (DMR) and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Society have collaborated to introduce a diamond brooch, crafted from 950 grade platinum, and designed to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The piece bears the Platinum Jubilee hallmark, and features a large white pearl. Round brilliant cut diamonds have been arranged…
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May- 2022 -20 MayManufacturers
Brown & Newirth partners with Bradley’s Jewellers on new eco collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York has partnered with British fine jewellery manufacturer Brown and Newirth to launch its new ‘Created by Brown and Newirth’ line of jewellery, made using laboratory-grown diamonds. The 12-piece jewellery collection is available in platinum, 18k yellow and 18k rose gold, and includes solitaire and three-stone rings, as…
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10 MayEconomy
Cost of living crisis begins to hamper consumer spending
Spending on essential items dropped to 18.1% in April, compared to 17.4% in March, as inflation and rising living costs are starting to impact the retail sector. Research from Barclaycard found this was largely due to spending on fuel falling from a record 26.1% increase last month to 23% in…
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3 MayDesigners
Lumbers creates pendant in celebration of Queen’s platinum jubilee
Leicester jeweller Lumbers has created a symbolic pendant in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s platinum jubilee. Created in platinum and featuring a central pearl complemented with diamonds, rubies and sapphires, the pendant will be a limited edition of 70 pieces. The pendant will also display the platinum jubilee hallmark that…
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