Tokyo
Tokyo stands as a major global hub for luxury retail, cutting-edge design, and jewellery innovation, influencing both consumer trends and trade dynamics across international markets. For UK jewellery professionals, Tokyo offers insights into high-end retail strategies, market preferences, and opportunities for cross-border collaboration. Jewellery Focus covers Tokyo-related developments including international store launches, brand partnerships, trade exhibitions, and design trends emerging from Japan’s capital. Our coverage helps retailers, designers, and suppliers understand the global positioning of Tokyo within the fine jewellery landscape and its relevance to British trade interests.
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilAnalysis
Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneBrand Profiles
My Store: Crazy Pig Designs
From the age of 16 Armand Serra has been a professional guitar player, however following a move to London where he auditioned for many famous bands including, UFO, Thin Lizzy and Motorhead he eventually found himself working at a jewellery store in Carnaby Street. At first Serra had little interest…
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Aug- 2018 -31 AugustFeatures
A glimpse into the history of the cultured pearl
Whether it’s pearl rings, classic pearl strings, or pearl drop earrings every jewellery retailer needs to sell pearls. But have you ever stopped to think about how pearl cultivation began? Freshwater pearl cultivation dates back as far as the thirteenth century in China, where Mabe pearls in the shape of…
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Apr- 2018 -11 AprilInternational
Bella Hadid opens new TAG Heuer concept boutique in Japan
Model and brand ambassador Bella Hadid has launched Tag Heuer’s new boutique concept in the Ginza district of Tokyo. TAG Heuer said it is “reinventing the customer boutique experience”, by unveiling the very first completely modular, fully connected store. To mark the occasion Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of TAG Heuer, invited…
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Mar- 2018 -21 MarchVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the high street: Crazy Pig Designs
Name: Crazy Pig Designs Location: Covent Garden, London Year established: 1992 Number of staff: 8 Website: www.crazypigdesigns.com What is the history of the company? We started Crazy Pig Designs in Covent Garden in 1992. Previously I had worked for 10 years in Carnaby Street at The Great Frog. I…
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Jan- 2017 -12 JanuaryEconomy
UK jewellery and watch sales help Richemont return to growth
Richemont has reported a 5% increase in total sales in the third quarter (Q3) of its financial year, boosted by strong jewellery and watch sales in the UK. The Swiss luxury goods group – owner of jewellery and watch brands such as Cartier, A. Lange & Sohne, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron…
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Aug- 2015 -4 AugustProduct Launches
GIA introduces digital Diamond Focus Report’
The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a new digital Diamond Focus Report. The low-cost digital report will be for natural, D-to-Z colour, round brilliant-cut diamonds that weigh between 0.15 and 0.29 carats. The information included in the report – which includes carat weight, color, clarity, cut grades, polish…
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Jan- 2012 -5 JanuaryRetailers
Catherine Jones passes away, aged 95
Catherine Jones, founder of Catherine Jones Jewellery Limited in Cambridge, sadly passed away on 21 December 2011.
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