Surrey
Surrey is home to a strong network of independent jewellers, luxury boutiques, and affluent clientele, making it a key regional market within the UK jewellery trade. With high streets in towns like Guildford, Weybridge, and Esher serving both local and destination shoppers, the area supports a mix of bespoke, heritage, and branded jewellery retail. Jewellery Focus reports on trade activity across Surrey, including store openings and closures, business expansions, regional events, and commercial property developments—helping professionals track opportunities in this high-value area.
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Mar- 2015 -23 MarchCrime
1,000s’ worth of jewellery taken in Dorking smash-and-grab
Jewellery and watches worth several thousands of pounds have been stolen in a smash-and-grab at a high street jewellers in Dorking, Surrey. Police believe the thieves smashed through the front door of Blacks II, located on High Street, between 5:15am and 5:30am on Thursday, March 19, before smashing a number…
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Nov- 2014 -28 NovemberCurrent Affairs
NPA launches UK wide trading standards scheme
Business Secretary Vince Cable MP has approved a new Primary Authority Coordinated Partnership between the National Pawnbroking Association (NPA) and Surrey County Council. The partnership will give assurance to those across the UK who opt-in to the scheme that the policies and procedures in place in their premises cannot be…
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Jun- 2014 -10 JuneQ&A Sessions
FEATURE: JewelStreet.com’s Rob Passmore
JewelStreet.com is an online jewellery shop with a twist. Founder and MD Rob Passmore insists that giving designers and manufacturers a bigger slice of the sale price is the future. First, though, he’s asking Joe Public to get it off the ground with £100,000 of crowdfunding investment. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT caught…
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Nov- 2012 -28 NovemberTrade Organisations
‘Gold Standard’ second-hand precious metals initiative gathers momentum
The voluntary Gold Standard second-hand precious metals initiative has gained new support thanks to Herfordshire Police Force, which has adopted the system.
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Jul- 2012 -30 JulyCurrent Affairs
Surrey Police launch suspect identification app
The Surrey Police have launched a mobile phone application that allows members of the public to help identify suspects at the touch of a button.
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Jun- 2012 -18 JuneCurrent Affairs
Lord Henley praises the Gold Standard
The Code of Conduct for the Purchase of Second-hand Precious Metals & Jewellery has been created to help protect jewellers and members of the public when dealing with the face-to-face purchase of scrap precious metals.
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Oct- 2011 -28 OctoberRetailers
Makeover for Warrenders’ Sutton store
Surrey jeweller Warrenders has completed the first refurbishment of its Sutton store in 40 years of business. The shop has been transformed into an up-to-date retail space with a “fresh and visible layout.” The family-run establishment has specialised in diamond and precious gemstone jewellery for three generations, and the…
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