Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth-themed jewellery draws inspiration from the legacy, symbolism, and ceremonial splendour of Her Majesty’s reign—encompassing commemorative pieces, royal family designs, and motif-led collections that resonate with heritage-driven consumers. This tag explores the trade relevance of such jewellery, including design trends influenced by royal iconography, consumer demand around royal anniversaries or events, licensing partnerships, limited-edition releases, and auction activity. Jewellery Focus offers trade-centred coverage for UK professionals—highlighting opportunities in sourcing, marketing, retail positioning, and pricing of royal-inspired pieces, while analysing consumer sentiment, event-driven spikes, and the ongoing appeal of heritage jewellery within fine and costume segments.
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Sep- 2022 -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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May- 2022 -24 MayRetailers
Deakin & Francis launches silver cufflink for Queen’s anniversary
Deakin and Francis has launched a new regal sterling silver cufflink to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s 70 years of service. The new exclusive piece will feature a limited-edition hallmark designed by Thomas Fattorini and will also be available for all existing Deakin and Francis’ pieces on request. The new pieces will…
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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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Nov- 2021 -10 NovemberAuctions
Dix Noonan Webb to sell HRH Princess Margaret’s Cartier brooch
Dix Noonan Webb will auction HRH Princess Margaret’s aquamarine and diamond brooch by Cartier in its auction of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on 23 November at its Mayfair saleroom. The brooch by Cartier dates from 1932, purchased by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth from Cartier in 1947 for £175,…
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Jun- 2021 -28 JuneRetailers
Ernest Jones to launch ‘Thank You’ NHS support pin
Ernest Jones has announced the launch of the ‘Thank You’ Pin in support of the NHS front-line workers on Friday 2 July 2021. Created by TMB Art Metal, £10 from every sale will be donated to NHS Charities Together with the hope that the pin will raise a minimum of…
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Apr- 2021 -1 AprilRetailers
Hancocks names tiara as jewel of the month
This piece has been corrected after incorrectly stating that the en tremblant diamond and platinum floral tiara was used as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Princess Beatrice’s wedding tiaras, when in fact that was the Russian Fringe Tiara, made by the same firm. Hancocks London has named an en…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as ‘Jewel of the Month’
Hancocks London has unveiled its March ‘Jewel of the Month’, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri. As the first jewellery designer…
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Dec- 2017 -15 DecemberAnalysis
The telling of time at the School of Jewellery
The eagle eyed amongst the readership of Jewellery Focus will perhaps have caught the recent broadcast on Channel 4 telling the story of the renovation work currently being undertaken on Big Ben, or The Queen Elizabeth Tower and the Great Clock of Westminster as it is more properly known. This…
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Jun- 2017 -5 JuneDesigners
CW Sellors partners with Sotheby’s for Chatsworth film
CW Sellors has partnered with Sotheby’s to create a three-part film series about the Chatsworth House Style Exhibition. The series will go behind the scenes of the exhibition, giving exclusive access to the collection dedicated to the five centuries of fashion at Chatsworth shown across 24 rooms. A special fourth…
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