United States
The United States is a major market and influencer in the global jewellery trade, with trends, consumer behaviours, and supply chain dynamics that impact UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers. From leading jewellery brands and technological innovations to sourcing opportunities and trade agreements, the US offers valuable insights and commercial potential for UK businesses. Jewellery Focus covers US market developments, brand activities, and industry trends that help UK trade professionals understand and engage with this key international market.
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Feb- 2019 -7 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Brand Q&A: Sepanta Design
What’s your background and how did you get into the industry? We started Sepanta in 2014. Both my partner and I come from an architectural background but we always had a passion for creating jewellery pieces. It was a Christmas day that we sat down and decided we needed make…
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Aug- 2018 -28 AugustFeatures
A magical world arrives in the jewellery industry
“The Harry Potter brand is worth almost £25bn, so our aim with this range was really to expand further into the global market,” says Gregory Kirk, marketing executive at The Carat Shop. He is talking about the release of a new Harry Potter jewellery collection created in partnership with Swarovski…
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Mar- 2018 -1 MarchEvents
IN PICTURES: Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show 2018
The fifth Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), has entered its third day out of five at the AsiaWorld-Expo. This year’s show gathers a record 1,970 exhibitors from 40 countries and regions, including new exhibitors from Belize and Turkey, to…
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Dec- 2017 -22 DecemberFeatures
Is it time for jewellers to invest in cryptocurrency?
In September, diamond jeweller Samer Halimeh made the decision to start trading with cryptocurrency. Also, digital cash brand Dash has partnered with the National Association of Jewellers to specifically target the UK market. This all begs the question: is it time for jewellers to invest in cryptocurrency? What is cryptocurrency?…
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Sep- 2017 -15 SeptemberDesigners
Nadine Aysoy to expand in US following successful IJL showing
Fine jewellery brand Nadine Aysoy has gained a new distribution and marketing contract with US-based showroom, Mega Mega Projects New York, following her debut showing at this year’s IJL. The brand will now expand globally, with showcases at New York and Paris Fashion Weeks, as well as Los Angeles and…
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Jul- 2017 -24 JulyCurrent Affairs
Vincenzaoro to host seminar on impact of new EU regulation on jewellery trade
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the Italian Exhibition Group, will present a seminar on the EU’s new regulation on conflict minerals at this year’s Vincenzaoro show. The new legislation is expected to impact the operating procedures of both jewellery companies in the European Union and those supply them from…
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May- 2017 -24 MayRetailers
Samer Halimeh opens Cannes pop-up following London launch
Following the recent launch of his London flagship store, jeweller Samer Halimeh will be expanding his brand with a pop-up shop during the Cannes Film Festival. The diamond jewellery shop will be located in the lobby of the InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel and will showcase pieces from the brand’s line…
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Jan- 2017 -11 JanuaryRetailers
Signet sales fall 4.6% over festive holiday season
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of UK-based H Samuel and Ernest Jones, has reported a fall in sales over the festive holiday period. For the nine weeks ending 31 December 2016 the company reported that same-store sales had decreased 4.6% compared with an increase of 5.1% in the nine-week period…
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Nov- 2016 -9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Trump win sparks ‘record sales’ as UK investors flock to gold bullion
UK investors are purchasing gold bullion in “record levels” following the news that Donald Trump has been named President of the United States. BullionByPost, the UK’s leading online bullion dealer, said it has already sold £1m in gold bullion today with sales forecast to increase tenfold to £10m by the…
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9 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Trump victory prompts gold to breach $1,300/oz
The World Gold Council has today released a market update following this morning’s news that Donald Trump has become the 45th President of the United States. Key takeaways from the report are as follows: Financial markets have reacted sharply. Global equity markets have fallen, market expectations of a December US…
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