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Watches hold a unique position in the jewellery trade, blending craftsmanship, design, and technology to create enduring appeal for consumers and lucrative opportunities for retailers. From luxury Swiss timepieces to emerging British watch brands, the sector continues to evolve with shifting trends, innovation in materials, and changing customer expectations. Jewellery Focus covers the watch industry from a trade perspective, offering news on brands and launches, market analysis, retail insights, and updates on supply chain and distribution. Our coverage equips jewellers, distributors, and suppliers with the intelligence needed to navigate this dynamic segment.

  • Aug- 2022 -
    10 August
    RetailersSo-Le Studio creative director to become Sotheby’s guest curator

    So-Le Studio creative director to become Sotheby’s guest curator

    So-Le Studio has announced a collaboration with Sotheby’s London, which will see creative director Maria Sole Ferragamo become the first guest curator of their auction series The Luxury Edit. The auction series will showcase a city-specific curated collection of luxury items, including jewellery, watches and spirits in London, New York…

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  • Jul- 2022 -
    29 July
    FeaturesVo Vintage 2022: Vicenzaoro renews the passion for vintage watches and jewellery

    Vo Vintage 2022: Vicenzaoro renews the passion for vintage watches and jewellery

    VO Vintage, Italian Exhibition Group’s fine vintage watch and jewellery lounge will be back in Vicenza with numerous new features. From 9th to 11th September, during Vicenzaoro September (9-13 September), the third edition of the event will offer the community of collectors, dealers  and enthusiasts the chance to admire and…

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  • 28 July
    RetailersLVMH revenues rise 28% to £23.9bn in H1

    LVMH revenues rise 28% to £23.9bn in H1

    LVMH has reported a 28% rise in revenues for the first half (H1) of 2022, from €28.6bn (£23.9bn) in H1 2021 to €36.7bn (£30.7bn), with all business groups achieving double-digit organic revenue growth over the period. The group’s Watches and Jewellery revenues grew 22% from €4.02m (£3.3m) in the first…

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  • 15 July
    RetailersGoldsmiths unveils new Belfast showroom

    Goldsmiths unveils new Belfast showroom

    Goldsmiths has opened its first new concept showroom in Northern Ireland, at Victoria Square, Belfast. The new Goldsmiths showroom features a new interior design, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands creating a retail environment of the future. It includes a newly introduced, large, dedicated Cartier…

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  • Jun- 2022 -
    14 June
    FeaturesLaings: what’s next?

    Laings: what’s next?

    What is your history in the industry? I have been in the industry for over 27 years, having held various roles across the sector and within Laings itself – from shop floor to operations management. My career in the jewellery and watch sector started in 1995 with Ernest Jones, before…

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  • 8 June
    Product LaunchesF. Hinds launches Nordgreen in stores

    F. Hinds launches Nordgreen in stores

    Jeweller F. Hinds, with 114 stores across England and Wales, has launched Scandinavian watch brand Nordgreen in its stores and on its website. Nordgreen is a brand specialising in the manufacturing of sustainable watches, with a goal to reduce its environmental impact. By using high quality materials, Nordgreen said it…

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  • 6 June
    DesignersLaings announces new retail director

    Laings announces new retail director

    Laings has announced Brian Nelson as its new retail director, who will be responsible for the on and offline retail operations and day-to-day management of the business. Previously head of retail at Laings, Nelson will now have strategic oversight of the retail side of the business, including its showrooms located…

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  • Apr- 2022 -
    13 April
    RetailersLVMH Q1 revenues surge 29% to £11.62bn

    LVMH Q1 revenues surge 29% to £11.62bn

    The LVMH Group has recorded a 29% year-on-year surge in revenues from €13.95bn (£11.62bn) to €18bn (£14.99bn) in the first quarter of 2022 (Q1 FY22), and a 23% rise in organic revenue. LVMH said this was achieved against a backdrop of continued disruption from the health crisis and marked by…

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  • Feb- 2022 -
    3 February
    RetailersJewels from private collection of Lady de Rothschild to be auctioned

    Jewels from private collection of Lady de Rothschild to be auctioned

    A selection of jewels from the private collection of Victoria Lady de Rothschild, will be offered alongside a special selection of silver and tableware from her collection, in Dreweatts Fine Silver, Jewellery and Pens sale on March 8 and 9, 2022. Among the highlights is a Modernist gold coloured disc…

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  • Jan- 2022 -
    24 January
    RetailersBerry’s to launch new collection for 125th anniversary

    Berry’s to launch new collection for 125th anniversary

    Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, has announced it will launch an exclusive jewellery collection in the spring to celebrate its 125th year in the business in 2022. In addition to the collection, the jewellers will also launch a number of store openings, events and partnerships, as well as in-store activations across the…

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