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 Sheffield’s role in the trade with insights into regional business developments, industry initiatives, and the city’s ongoing influence on the UK jewellery sector.
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Dec- 2014 -22 DecemberCurrent Affairs
New retail quarter to be developed in Sheffield city centre
Plans for a new retail quarter in Sheffield city centre are well underway with the city Council announcing that it is currently seeking a strategic development partner. Sheffield City Council has said that this brings plans ‘closer to realisation’ and on target to deliver the first phase of the scheme…
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5 DecemberCrime
£100k jewellery thieves ‘could be at large in Hampshire’
Detectives investigating the alleged armed robbery of a jewellery store in Sheffield have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to in connection with the incident, and they believe they could be staying in Andover or elsewhere in Hampshire. Police were called at around 11am on…
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Aug- 2014 -28 AugustNews
Retailers excluding 12 million disabled customers, says government
Thousands of high street businesses could be turning away the custom of one in five people, owing to the lack of accessibility for the disabled, according to new government figures. Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show that households with a disabled person have a combined…
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May- 2014 -29 MayAppointments
Jewellery designer Jessica Flinn expands her workforce
Award winning Sheffield jewellery designer and manufacturer, Jessica Flinn is expanding her workforce with two new appointments. Mary Overmeer joins the team at the Jessica Flinn Boutique at 268 Sharrow Vale Road where she will work in sales and also use her skills as a professional photographer to photograph all…
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May- 2013 -30 MayDesigners
Jeweller Jessica Flinn receives royal seal of approval
Acclaimed Sheffield jewellery designer and manufacturer Jessica Flinn has been recognised as one of Yorkshire’s top young entrepreneurs by the Duke of York.
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22 MayRetailers
Green + Benz renews Niessing partnership
Independent contemporary retail specialist Green + Benz is to again sell products from the famous Niessing Tension Ring range, reviving a relationship that began in 2000.
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Apr- 2013 -2 AprilManufacturers
Capella invests in the industry’s ethical future
Leading UK precious metal refiner Capella Manufacturing Ltd has launched a campaign to back the future of the jewellery industry by supporting up-and-coming students.
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Mar- 2013 -20 MarchTrade Organisations
Assay Office mourns the passing of former assay master
The Birmingham Assay Office has sadly announced the death of its former assay master, Bernard Ward OBE, at the age of 78.
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Feb- 2013 -1 FebruaryEvents
One Show star to appear at the Jewellery Show
Angellica Bell of the BBC’s One Show will be in attendance at the forthcoming Jewellery Show, in support of Jessica Flinn Jewellery.
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Nov- 2012 -29 NovemberRetailers
Green + Benz stocks Shaun Leane collections
Award-winning designer Shaun Leane has chosen Green + Benz to stock a collection of his jewellery.
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