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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Dec- 2014 -10 DecemberEvents
Gemfields reports record-sales at £27m ruby auction
Gemfields has announced the results of its recent higher quality rough ruby auction, which saw an average realised price of $689 (£440) and total sales of $43.3m 27.6m – the highest value achieved at a Gemfields auction. The auction, hosted in Singapore from 3 to 8 of December, saw 62,936…
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Apr- 2013 -9 AprilTrade Organisations
The Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office marks Heathrow anniversary
On Thursday 4 April the Goldsmiths’ Company Assay Office celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Heathrow sub-office.
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Dec- 2012 -19 DecemberProduct Launches
Birmingham Assay Office “privileged” to be part of brooch collaboration
Marking the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, the Birmingham Assay Office joined with members of the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) to create a spectacular platinum, gold and diamond brooch, which was given to Her Majesty on 5 December.
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7 DecemberRetailers
Apollo Global acquires Goldsmiths’ owner AURUM
Affiliates of Apollo Global Management have announced that they have signed a definitive agreement to acquire AURUM Holdings Limited – the largest prestige and luxury jewellery retailer in the United Kingdom.
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May- 2012 -23 MayEvents
Jewellery to be displayed at Art in Action
From the 19 to 22 July, a series of jewellery designer-makers will be demonstrating their craft at the annual Art in Action event near Wheatley in Oxfordshire.
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Apr- 2012 -23 AprilRetailers
White Pine Trading launches new online consumer diamond purchasing operation
White Pine Trading LLC, the recycled diamond trading company, today announced the launch of a new online consumer diamond purchasing operation in the United Kingdom - WPDiamonds.co.uk
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Feb- 2012 -8 FebruaryTrade Organisations
British Hallmarking Council appoints new chairman
The former chairman of the 238-year-old Sheffield Assay Office has been appointed to the organisation's governing body, the British Hallmarking Council.
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Oct- 2011 -31 OctoberUncategorized
Jorg Gray to produce customised watch for the London Special Branch
Watch brand Jorg Gray is to produce a customised watch for the London Metropolitan Police’s Special Branch command. The watch will have the Special Branch’s seal on the front, with the date that the command was founded and a unique serial number on the reverse. The Special Branch…
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Sep- 2011 -19 SeptemberUncategorized
Retailers connect at Retail IT’s 10th birthday bash
Some of the biggest names in British retail gathered at the Fashion and Textile Museum on the 15 September to toast Retail IT’s 10th birthday. Representatives from brands such as Anya Hindmarch, Between the Lines, East and Long Tall Sally flocked to the event to hear an inspiring speaker…
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Jul- 2011 -27 July
Tivon announced as Diamond Jubilee partner
Tivon Fine Jewellery has been selected as one of the official partners of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations.
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