Watches
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.
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Jan- 2022 -12 JanuaryEvents
Inhorgenta trade show postponed to April 2022
The Inhorgenta Munich trade show which was scheduled to take place between 11 February to 14, 2022, will be postponed following the Omicron variant outbreak. The platform for jewellery, watches and gemstones will now be held from 8 April to 11, 2022, at Messe München’s exhibition grounds. Klaus Dittrich, chairman…
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Dec- 2021 -9 DecemberRetailers
H&T opens new store in Liverpool
H&T Pawnbrokers has announced the opening of its new store in Belle Vale shopping centre in Liverpool. The store will reportedly bring H&T’s financial services, jewellery and watches to more customers across the region. H&T said customers can get their items valued in-store, have jewellery cleaned and repaired, and browse…
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8 DecemberUncategorized
The future of luxury jewellery
Keeping up with the changing moods and values of consumers can be a challenge for jewellery businesses, particularly since the pandemic acted like an accelerator for changes in consumer buying habits and values. Dr. Federica Carlotto, Program Director for the MA in Luxury Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London,…
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7 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom in Leeds
Goldsmiths has announced the opening of its latest showroom concept at the White Rose Shopping Centre in Leeds. The new showroom comprises a new interior concept, as well as a line-up of luxury timepieces and fine-jewellery brands, including Roberto Coin, Kiki McDonough, Gucci and Jenny Packham, along with an exclusive…
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6 DecemberRetailers
Goldsmiths reopens newly renovated Leicester showroom
Goldsmiths has opened its doors in Highcross, Leicester, to reveal a dynamic new design and shopping experience. The new expanded showroom boasts a fresh interior concept, as well as a line-up of timepieces and fine-jewellery brands. The showroom also features Goldsmiths’ own exclusive brightest diamond featuring its own proprietary stone…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils newly designed Lincoln showroom
Goldsmiths has unveiled its newly redesigned Lincoln showroom after it underwent an “extensive” refurbishment. The Lincoln showroom follows the recent openings in Braehead, Brighton, Canterbury, and Reading. The showroom features a new interior design concept and a showcase of luxury timepieces alongside fine jewellery brands. It also features Goldsmiths’ own…
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26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches £52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens first Scottish luxury concept store
Goldsmiths has announced the launch of a new luxury concept showroom at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The store was officially opened by Fraser Brown, Glasgow Warriors co-captain and international rugby player. Goldsmiths said the new store is focused on a “relaxed, inclusive, and experiential” in-store experience, and the updated…
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19 NovemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb launches new ‘Timeless’ collection
Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its ‘Timeless Collection’ ahead of the peak Christmas period. The collection includes a necklace that brings together 44cts of different cut diamonds and a 9.97ct tanzanite ring surrounded by diamonds. On display are also classic designs like a set of 2.20ct diamond…
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15 NovemberRetailers
Oldest jewellers in Harrogate to close after 190-year tenure
A Fattorini, the oldest jewellery store in the town of Harrogate has announced that it will close permanently after almost 190 years of trading. The closure is due to the retirement of the store owner, Anthony Tindall. As a result of the closing down, the store is currently offering up…
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