Poland
Poland’s jewellery industry combines deep artisanal heritage with a growing focus on modern design, ethical production, and export growth. This coverage explores Poland’s role as a key European jewellery manufacturing and sourcing hub, highlighting collaborations with UK retailers, emerging brands, and market innovations. Jewellery Focus reports on trade fairs, design trends, and cross-border partnerships that link Polish craftsmanship with international demand, offering insight for professionals engaged in European jewellery trade and supply.
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Aug- 2025 -15 AugustRetailers
Pandora reports 8% organic growth in Q2 despite macroeconomic headwinds
Pandora has reported 8% organic growth in the second quarter of 2025, with revenues rising to DKK 7.05bn (£800m) despite foreign exchange, tariff and commodity price pressures. Like-for-like (LFL) sales were also up 3%, while network expansion contributed 5% to growth. LFL sales rose 8% in the US and 6%…
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Mar- 2022 -23 MarchEconomy
De Beers unveils ‘advanced’ diamond recovery vessel
The world’s most advanced diamond recovery vessel, the Benguela Gem, has today been officially unveiled in Namibia at an inauguration ceremony attended by President Hage Geingob, Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo and De Beers Group CEO, Bruce Cleaver. The vessel will commence operations from next week, well ahead…
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Apr- 2020 -27 AprilAdvice
Lockdown to persist says Johnson, clergy weigh in on behaviour of corona-corporations
The PM is back at his desk and says the lockdown must continue for the foreseeable future, and it would be premature to consider lifting now. After having been struck down with COVID-19 himself – and ending up in intensive care – the premier has finally convalesced and spoke from…
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Oct- 2019 -3 OctoberAppointments
Edinburgh Assay Office’s CEO assumes international chairman role
The Edinburgh Assay Office’s chief executive and master, Scott Walter, will take up the role of chairman of the Convention on the Control and Marking of Articles of Precious Metals (CCMAPM) at the end of November. Walter held previous roles within the Convention sitting on the Standing Technical committee and…
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Oct- 2018 -17 OctoberAuctions
Timepiece dedicated to historic Polish watchmaker up for auction
A timepiece dedicated to watchmaker Franciszek Czapek is up for auction at Fellows Auctioneers in Birmingham on Tuesday 30 October for £4,500 – £5,500. The watch brand is named Warszawianka due to it being a patriotic song in Poland, and there is an inscription on the dial which includes lyrics.…
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Feb- 2018 -14 FebruaryDesigners
KFC to launch ‘fried chicken’ inspired engagement ring
KFC in Poland will be creating a specially designed engagement ring inspired by its food. The ring will consist an external layer made of gold, with a fineness of 750, which the group said will make people think of its signature “crunchy coating”. Inside is the actual engagement ring consisting…
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Jun- 2017 -20 JuneCurrent Affairs
Timex sales and marketing director passes away
Richard Bunt, the recently appointed sales and marketing director of Timex Group UK has passed away whilst on holiday in Krakow, Poland. The 33-year-old fell and hit his head when he leaned out of an electric vehicle to retrieve his sunglasses. He suffered a bleed on the brain as a…
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Feb- 2014 -17 FebruaryEconomy
Inhorgenta attendance matches previous year with 30,000 visitors
Major trade show Inhorgenta Munich has confirmed that almost 30,000 visitors from 80 countries were in attendance for this year’s show, which represents “the same level as the previous year”. In a statement, the organisers said that around one third of the visitors came from abroad. Among the countries most…
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Oct- 2013 -2 OctoberEconomy
TK Maxx moves on jewellery market
Clothing retailer TK Maxx has arranged for hundreds of its staff to receive jewellery retail training ahead the launch of its new ‘jewellery counters’ at 15 stores across the UK. The fashion chain’s jewellery buyer, Lisa Hollidge, said: “We wanted to be able to offer our customers high quality, branded…
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Jan- 2012 -18 January
Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair approaches
The third edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) opens its doors on 29 January 2012, where some 200 buyers have already secured their slots for the exclusive by-invitation-only diamond trade fair.
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