United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a cornerstone of the global jewellery industry, with a rich heritage and a dynamic trade ecosystem spanning independent jewellers, retail chains, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers. As the home market for UK professionals, it reflects trends in consumer behaviour, regulation, sustainability, and innovation. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of the UK jewellery sector, including business insights, market analysis, regulatory developments, and updates from leading brands and local players. Our reporting equips trade professionals with the knowledge to thrive in this evolving landscape.
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Mar- 2022 -17 MarchNews
BoE raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates back to the pre-pandemic level of 0.75% as it tries to mitigate the effect of the rising costs of living and the impact that the conflict in Ukraine is having on the global economy. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted with a…
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4 MarchEvents
Birmingham jewellery school wins top honour at Goldsmiths Awards
Birmingham City University’s historic jewellery school has won the College Trophy at the Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards 2022, recognising the institution with the “highest number of awards gained across the categories presented at the ceremony”. The School of Jewellery, which has been situated in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter since…
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May- 2021 -5 MayAppointments
Goldsmiths’ Company London Assay Office deputy warden to retire
The Goldsmiths’ Company has announced that Robert Organ, deputy warden at the London Assay Office (LAO), is set to retire from his role. Commencing his Goldsmiths’ career in 2000 as superintendent assayer of the LAO, Organ took his current position in 2006. By the time of his retirement in October,…
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Sep- 2020 -2 SeptemberCoronavirus
Tiffany sales begin to recover
Tiffany and Co has reported its financial results for the three months and half-year ended July 31, 2020. The group began to return to profitability during the second quarter of 2020 following “meaningful sequential improvements” in monthly worldwide net sales from May to July. In light of this, worldwide net…
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Aug- 2020 -7 AugustTips
Covid-19 and the jewellery business – How store owners should be preparing for re-openings
Although COVID-19 continues to affect the world, its clutches are gradually loosening. Cities from all over the world have ceased on lockdowns, prompting business owners to develop plans and strategies for re-opening. A collaborative effort is necessary, especially since reopenings are happening sooner than anticipated—with cures and vaccines still in…
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Jul- 2020 -17 JulyTips
Going online – John Lewis closes down eight stores as Covid progresses
Following the havoc caused by COVID-19, the John Lewis Partnership has shocked the world with a difficult decision—permanently closing down eight stores, where 1,300 workers are now at risk of losing employment. “Closing a shop is always incredibly difficult and today’s announcement will come as very sad news to customers…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberDesigners
Anja Potze jewellers donates £30k to breast cancer unit
Anja Potze Fine Jewellery has raised £30k of funds to be donated to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven. The fine jewellers, situated in Worcester, have worked to raise charitable funds throughout the year. The money will now go towards “pioneering” new technology for the charity. This technology includes a portable,…
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Nov- 2019 -29 NovemberDesigners
Tudor boutique launches in London
The Watches of Switzerland has partnered with Tudor watches to launch a Tudor mono-brand boutique in London. It is the first mono-brand boutique to be launched outside of Asia and the Middle East, and will be sited in the Westfield Shopping centre in Shepherd’s Bush, London. The boutique will feature…
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Sep- 2019 -2 SeptemberSponsored
Guardian Brands appointed as new distributor for Engelsrufer
Guardian Brands has been appointed as the new distributor for the Engelsrufer brand in the United Kingdom. Engelsrufer said it believes that the brand has “yet to achieve its full potential in the UK market”, which is why it has selected a distributor which is solely focused on marketing and…
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Apr- 2019 -3 AprilManufacturers
Waltons of Caversham joins the Hallmark Jewellers Group
Jewellery retailer Waltons of Caversham has joined as the latest member of the Hallmark Jewellers Group (THJ). THJ is an independent jewellery buying group, currently consisting of over 40 retail jewellers with shops established throughout the United Kingdom. Founded in 1986 and currently chaired by Harvey Morgan of Harveys the…
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