Security
Security is a critical concern for the UK jewellery trade, with retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers needing robust measures to protect high-value stock, staff, and customers. From physical store security and insurance to cyber protection and loss prevention strategies, staying ahead of risks is essential. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on security issues, including industry best practices, technology innovations, regulatory updates, and case studies to help trade professionals safeguard their businesses.
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Jul- 2025 -3 JulyFeatures
Your jewellery store has UX, CX, SEO — but no trust infrastructure
Despite widespread digital investment, jewellery retailers still find online conversion rates stubborn —particularly for high-value items. The prevailing explanations tend to focus on pricing sensitivity, technical friction, or suboptimal marketing. But the most significant barrier is rarely discussed directly: a lack of trust infrastructure. In a traditional retail setting, trust…
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Jun- 2025 -3 JuneCrime
UK Protection joins SaferGems as affiliate sponsor
SaferGems, a UK-wide initiative combating crime in the jewellery, pawnbroking, arts and antiques industry, has appointed security specialists of UK Protection Ltd as an affiliate sponsor in a two-year deal. The initiative is founded and funded by the National Association of Jewellers and TH March and hosted by the British…
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May- 2025 -27 MayAppointments
The Goldsmiths’ Company appoints new prime warden
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced the appointment of brigadier Ed Butler CBE DSO as its new prime warden, in succession to Richard Reid. His priorities for the year ahead include further diversifying the Goldsmiths’ Company community, demonstrating social impact – from its charitable grant giving of £4m each year to…
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Apr- 2025 -3 AprilFeatures
The Gen Z and millennial luxury shoppers demanding exceptional service
Consumer shopping preferences often mirror bigger themes at play, whether that’s conversations around the environment and sustainability or budget concerns and cost-of-living constraints. Often, these preferences and non-negotiables change from generation to generation and depend on the product category. For Gen Z and millennial shoppers, quality, sustainability and security are…
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Mar- 2025 -14 MarchRetailers
Boodles partners with Stanhope Insurance
Boodles has partnered with Stanhope Insurance to offer customers 14 days of complimentary worldwide insurance coverage on jewellery purchases made in-store or online. Under this partnership, Boodles customers will now get instant protection on jewellery purchases of up to £500,000, covering loss, theft, accidental damage, and fire anywhere in the…
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3 MarchDesigners
Loquet launches charity collab with Marianela Nuñez
Loquet London has announced the launch of its charity collaboration with Marianela Nuñez, principal ballerina of the Royal Ballet. The capsule charity collection, which celebrates “strength, vulnerability and the passions that drive us”, features a Diamond Swan Charm as well as a Diamond Ballet Shoe Charm. Crafted in white gold…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers’ GemFair purchases its 10,000th diamond
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, its programme focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached the key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018. GemFair aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising…
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Jul- 2024 -17 JulyNews
Starmer vows to ‘make work pay’ in King’s Speech
The new Labour government has outlined its main goals for the new parliament as part of the King’s Speech today (17 July) with a central focus of “ improving living standards for working people through economic growth”. Key points outlined in the speech, read by the King but written by…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilRetailers
Cara Jewellers opens first international boutique in Mayfair
Dubai-based Cara Jewellers has opened its first international boutique in Burlington Arcade, Mayfair. Cara Jewellers was first established in Dubai in 2005 by Kiran and Anil Pethani, who have more than three decades of experience in the international jewellery industry. Since then, Cara Jewellers has established its presence across 14…
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