Rome
Rome remains a global centre for jewellery artistry, craftsmanship, and luxury retail. Jewellery Focus explores how the Italian capital’s designers, ateliers, and heritage houses influence both European and UK jewellery markets. Our coverage highlights trade events, emerging brands, and the city’s blend of traditional goldsmithing and modern design innovation. We also report on supplier partnerships, export opportunities, and how Roman craftsmanship continues to inspire UK retailers and manufacturers.
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Dec- 2025 -9 DecemberDesigners
Alexandria launches debut men’s high-end collection
Alexandria, a new London-based men’s high jewellery brand, has launched with a collection of 18k gold rings influenced by historic leaders including Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar and Genghis Khan. The company, founded by Ryan Bernell, aims to offer what it describes as a more distinctly masculine approach to fine…
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberDesigners
Ernest Jones launches lab-grown diamond collection
Ernest Jones has announced the launch of its new lab-grown diamond collection Bloom. There are seven different fashion-inspired collections named after European cities. Six of the pieces are distinguished by the shape of the fancy cut stones and one for the seamless, smooth stone setting. The Florence piece has a…
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Jul- 2024 -24 JulyDesigners
LVMH watches and jewellery arm sees profits and revenues fall in H1
LVMH’s jewellery and watches business has reported a 19% decline in profits from recurring operations to €877m (£736.6m) and a 3% fall in revenues to €5.15bn (£4.33bn) in the first half of 2024. According to LVMH, its profits were “heavily affected by exchange rate fluctuations”. Despite the drop in revenues…
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Sep- 2020 -1 SeptemberProduct Launches
Hublot launches new timepiece
Hublot has unveiled the latest timepiece in its offering, with a watch that pays tribute to the city of Rome. According to the watchmaker, the Classic Fusion Chronograph Boutique Roma provides a “charming and sophisticated play on nuances, lights and shade, housed in a dial reminiscent of the romantic atmosphere…
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May- 2020 -20 MayCoronavirus
Bulgari reopens jewellery factory amid Covid-19 pandemic
International luxury jeweller Bulgari has announced the reopening of its factory amid the Covid-19 pandemic. In a statement posted on Linkedin, the company said its factory had opened on 18 May in accordance with the Italian Presidential Decree. The statement read: “Above all else, we are ensuring the wellbeing of…
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Apr- 2020 -29 AprilCoronavirus
Bulgari donates hand sanitiser to the NHS
Italian jeweller Bulgari has announced that it will donate over 160,000 units of hand sanitising gel to the NHS at the beginning of May. The medical-grade gel will be housed in 75ml recyclable bottles so that they are both sustainable and portable for healthcare workers. Prior to announcing its donation…
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Jan- 2019 -18 JanuaryFeatures
Special Focus: Christopher Anderson
Award-winning designer Christopher Anderson introduces an exciting and original new collection with breathtaking Pietra Dura inlay. Originating in ancient Rome and travelling later to Persia, Pietra Dura craftsman were brought to Agra, India in the 16th Century to decorate the building of the Taj Mahal. Settling in Agra there over…
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Dec- 2018 -13 DecemberFeatures
Art Jewellery – Why the distinction?
“These are wearable sculptures which engage with our thought-process, with our emotions. The value is not about whether it has diamonds or rubies, but about the fact that it’s done by an artist and that it carries a story.” Since she was a child, Cipriani has always had a passion…
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Jun- 2018 -12 JuneAppointments
Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches
Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…
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Aug- 2017 -18 AugustDesigners
Italian jewellery designer opens first flagship store in London
Italian jewellery and homeware designer Giovanni Raspini has announced the opening of its first flagship store in the shopping district in London on South Molton Street. The new store will showcase the jewellery and homeware collections handmade in the heart of Tuscany, in Arezzo. Every piece draws inspiration from the…
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