Sheffield
Sheffield has a rich heritage in metalworking and craftsmanship, making it a historic centre of excellence for silversmithing and jewellery production in the UK. Today, the city remains home to a community of jewellers, designers, and manufacturers who blend traditional skills with modern techniques to serve both local and national markets. Jewellery Focus covers Sheffieldโs role in the trade with insights into regional business developments, industry initiatives, and the cityโs ongoing influence on the UK jewellery sector.
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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Mar- 2023 -13 MarchNews
Sheffield jewellers launch fine-dining inspired showroom
Jessica Flinn is launching a new concept showroom in Sheffield inspired by fine dining.ย The all-pink showroom revolves around a bar-height sushi track where customers can watch fine jewellery pass them as they sip a glass of prosecco.ย This new jewellery experience has been designed to showcase Jessica Flinnโs collection…
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Nov- 2022 -1 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique
Goldsmiths has opened its latest new luxury concept showroom at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, featuring the groupโs first Gucci shop-in-shop boutique. The Gucci shop-in-shop boutique has its own dedicated entrance to the space in addition to the opening linked with the main Goldsmiths showroom. The boutique will have both…
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Sep- 2022 -22 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Sheffield Assay Office achieves RJC recertification
The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has achieved re-certification to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking Sheffield as the only UK Assay Office to be a certified member. The RJC now has over 1,600 members worldwide and is the worldโs โleadingโ standard setting organisation for the jewellery and…
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13 SeptemberEvents
NAJ partners with Sheffield Assay Office for futures event
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) and Sheffield Assay Office have announced Striking Futures, a new collaborative event designed to help businesses and students get ahead in the jewellery industry. The event will take place on 3 November, and features a hallmarking presentation from Kerry Gregory of Gemmology Books, a…
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Aug- 2022 -30 AugustTrade Organisations
Sheffield Assay Office joins the NAJ
The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has recently become a member of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), in a bid to engage โmore fully and effectivelyโ with the trade as a whole. The Sheffield Assay Office is currently looking at a number of collaborations with other NAJ…
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Jul- 2022 -26 JulyInternational
Global jewellery industry to grow by 4%
The jewellery industry is expected to rebound and grow globally between 3-4% over the next four to five years, with demand expected to increase from younger consumers and domestic markets with less international travel taking place, according to The Sheffield Assay Office. During the pandemic, the jewellery industry saw revenues…
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Mar- 2022 -8 MarchRetailers
Flinn and Steel on track for ยฃ750,000 turnover
Sheffield Steel and Titanium wedding ring brand, Flinn and Steel, has announced it is on track to turnover more than ยฃ750,000 in its third year in business. It was launched in a shed on the edge of Sheffield at the start of the pandemic by Ollie Allen and Jess Flinn,…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberRetailers
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a โrelaxed and inviting environmentโ, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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Jun- 2021 -21 JuneNews
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members
The British Hallmarking Council is seeking new members! Ifย you are interested in the historic practice of Hallmarking, which protects consumers by the assay (testing) of the precious metal content of an item such as jewellery, then you may be interested to hear that the British Hallmarking Council is looking for…
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