Royal Family
The Royal Family has long shaped jewellery trends, craftsmanship standards, and consumer fascination across the UK and beyond. Jewellery Focus covers the enduring connection between Britain’s monarchy and the trade — from heritage pieces and state regalia to modern commissions that influence retail demand. Our coverage highlights royal event jewellery, brand collaborations, and the commercial ripple effects seen by independent jewellers, designers, and suppliers. Whether examining historical provenance or the marketing impact of a royal engagement ring, Jewellery Focus offers trade professionals timely news, analysis, and insights into how the Royal Family continues to define prestige and aspiration in the jewellery sector.
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Nov- 2024 -15 NovemberAuctions
Sotheby’s sells Marquess of Anglesey necklace for $4.8m
Sotheby’s has sold a rare and highly important 18th century diamond necklace, formerly in the collection of the Marquess of Anglesey, for $4.8m. The antique jewel boasts 500 diamonds and weighs over 300 carats of likely Golconda diamonds from the legendary Golconda mines in India. It is composed of three…
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Mar- 2023 -7 MarchNews
Historic Spencer-Churchill necklace on sale for first time ever
High-end jewellery shop Hancocks London has announced that the famous Spencer-Churchill necklace will be on the market for the first time in history for £125,000. The necklace derives its name from John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, who in 1875 created it for his wife Frances. Described as an “intricate…
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Aug- 2022 -2 AugustFeatures
Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope
Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…
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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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Feb- 2021 -12 FebruaryFeatures
Gurusamy Goldsmiths: Blending tradition with the new
Gurusamy Goldsmiths is a luxury jewellery brand which seeks to unify tradition with the new. With its roots in Coimbatore, South India, the family business to this day uses traditional local artisans, hand crafted with great care through traditional methods, to create bespoke, meaningful designs. While the business has been…
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Dec- 2019 -17 DecemberRetailers
Local jewellers more influential than celebrities, reveals survey
The local jeweller is more influential than celebrities when it comes to jewellery purchases, according to a recent survey conducted by NAJ. The survey, carried out on over 2,500 UK consumers, revealed that only 8% of respondents said that celebrities influenced their jewellery purchases. Meanwhile, 61% of consumers said that…
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Jun- 2019 -18 JuneRetailers
Swarovski UK receives royal warrant
Jewellery brand Swarovski UK has received a royal warrant as a manufacturer and supplier of crystals by her Majesty The Queen. The “prestigious” warrant was granted to Nadja Swarovski, on behalf of Swarovski, in recognition of the company’s commitment to the highest standards of service, quality and excellence. According to…
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14 JuneAppointments
Beaverbrooks chairman made high sheriff of Greater Manchester
The official portrait of the new high sheriff of Greater Manchester, Mark Adlestone, has been hung at Manchester Crown Court. Adlestone, who is also the chairman of 100-year-old jewellers Beaverbrooks, was chosen by her Majesty the Queen to become the High Sheriff in March, and was officially installed in April.…
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Jul- 2016 -21 JulyRetailers
Mappin & Webb launches in independent Newcastle jewellers
Reid & Sons, an historic independent jewellers in Newcastle, has announced the launch of Mappin & Webb in-store. Established in 1778 by Christian Ker Reid, Reid & Sons has previously worked with the royal family, Admiralty and the Indian government, while Mappin & Webb has been a Royal Warrant holder…
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Apr- 2016 -4 AprilAuctions
Bonhams to auction jewels owned by an Indian royal family
A collection of jewels owned by an Indian royal family is set to go under the hammer, with the top piece set to sell for up to £70,000. The collection, which will be auctioned by Bonhams at its Indian and Islamic sale in Bond Street on 19 April, is owned…
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