Theft
Theft remains a critical concern for the UK jewellery industry, affecting retailers, manufacturers, couriers, and suppliers alike. From smash-and-grab attacks on high-street stores to fraud, burglary, and in-transit losses, security threats carry significant financial and operational risk. Jewellery Focus reports on theft-related incidents, prevention strategies, insurance developments, policing updates, and legal outcomes. Our coverage provides trade professionals with timely intelligence and guidance to protect their businesses, staff, and stock in an evolving risk landscape.
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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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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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Nov- 2023 -6 NovemberNews
Juno launches 14 days’ free jewellery insurance policy
Juno Jewellery Insurance has launched a new initiative for jewellery retailers. which could help provide instant insurance protection from the moment customers leave the shop or receive an item at home. Everyone knows that insurance for valuable items is important, and never more so than in the initial period following…
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Jun- 2023 -21 JuneRetailers
Shane Co. partners with Zillion to offer new coverage options
Shane Co., a fourth-generation, family-owned fine jeweller since 1929, has announced its partnership with Zillion, a leading insurance company, to instantly provide customers with coverage for in-store purchases. Shane Co. already offers a free lifetime warranty that covers the centre stone, resizing, and maintenance. Now, customers will be provided the…
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Apr- 2023 -3 AprilProduct Launches
Richemont launches Enquirus
Richemont has launched Enquirus, a neutral, global digital platform designed to help reduce watch and jewellery related crime. Enquirus was designed in close collaboration with a wide range of partners, including watch and jewellery manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, the pre-owned market and clients. According to Richemont, this trusted…
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Jul- 2020 -20 JulyCrime
Bira backs plans for tougher shoplifting penalties
The British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) has welcomed government plans to take a tougher stance on shoplifting. Home Secretary Priti Patel recently announced the Government would be writing to police chiefs to advise that shoplifters stealing items to the value of £200 should be prosecuted. The decision follows a major…
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8 JulyEconomy
Government to crack down on violence against shopworkers
The government has vowed to crack down on violence and abuse against shopworkers. In a statement, yesterday the Home Office said it will work with National Retail Crime Steering Group (NRCSG) on a best practice guide to support staff in reporting these crimes, strengthening and making full use of existing…
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May- 2020 -5 MayCrime
£100,000 of rings stolen from Beaverbrooks store
Police in Midlothian, Scotland are appealing for information following the theft of over 100 wedding rings worth over £100,000 from a Beaverbrooks store in Loanhead. The incident happened around 11.10pm on Friday, 1 May, 2020, at the jewellery store located within Straiton retail park. The suspect allegedly forced the metal…
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Jan- 2020 -2 JanuaryCrime
Thief swallows earrings in jewellery store raid
A thief has reportedly swallowed two pairs of white gold earrings during a raid on a Hull jewellers. The raid, which occurred on Monday 23 December, saw the suspect take off with over £13,000 worth of jewellery. The suspect allegedly left the store with a yellow 18 carat gold diamond…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryCrime
£27,000 worth of rings stolen from Chichester jewellery shop
Sussex Police are seeking witnesses and information concerning a break-in at Pressley’s Jewellery shop in North Street, Chichester. The incident happened overnight on Monday and Tuesday (7/8 January) when a side window was smashed and the thief reached through to steal 14 rings from an internal shelf. The missing items…
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