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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Apr- 2025 -25 AprilRetailers
Laings appoints new head of retail
Luxury jeweller Laings has appointed Andrew Cleghorn as head of retail as a continuation of its multi-year expansion and development plans. Cleghorn’s role will see him leading Laings’ seven retail locations in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Cardiff and Southampton. Coming from a rich retail background, with over 40 years of experience, he…
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3 AprilAppointments
Fiskars appoints ex-Louis Vuitton president as Vita CEO
Global lifestyle brand Fiskars Group has appointed ex-Louis Vuitton president Daniel Lalonde as the new CEO of Business Area Vita and a member of the Fiskars Group leadership team. In his new role, Lalonde will oversee Vita, Friskars Group’s luxury jewellery division, which features an extensive portfolio including brands like…
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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks to open new Harrogate store
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer Beaverbrooks is set to open its new Harrogate store on 11 April, expanding its presence in Yorkshire. Located on James Street, the store will undergo refurbishments as it transitions from its previous owners Hugh Rice, and will become the retailer’s 57th location nationwide…
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25 MarchRetailers
Bucherer reopens refurbished Westfield White City site
Bucherer has reopened its boutique at The Village in Westfield White City shopping center, with a curated selection of luxury jewellery and watches. The new store spans one floor and features seating areas and dedicated lounges. Components such as dark wood, natural-fibre carpets and a light oak floor have also…
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21 MarchAuctions
Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle
Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…
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14 MarchRetailers
Boodles partners with Stanhope Insurance
Boodles has partnered with Stanhope Insurance to offer customers 14 days of complimentary worldwide insurance coverage on jewellery purchases made in-store or online. Under this partnership, Boodles customers will now get instant protection on jewellery purchases of up to £500,000, covering loss, theft, accidental damage, and fire anywhere in the…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Wolf CEO Simon Wolf on celebrating 190 years of the brand and the future of luxury storage
Luxury watch and jewellery box brand Wolf celebrated its 190th anniversary last year and in December was also awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. It all began when Wolf’s great-great-grandfather, Philipp Wolf I, who was a silversmith in Hanau, Germany, an area still renowned for silver and goldsmithing…
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4 FebruaryRetailers
Timex and Aston Martin launch new watch and jewellery collection
Timex Group has announced its partnership with the British luxury automotive brand Aston Martin. Announced during the Timex Group’s annual Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, the collaboration marks a significant venture into the worlds of watchmaking and jewellery for both brands. Under the new licensing agreement, Timex Group will design,…
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Jan- 2025 -21 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties
Tiffany and Co has unveiled new watches as part of its presence at LVMH Watch Week 2025. One of the watch collections unveiled is the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch named after the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond. The Carat 128 collection is distinguished by its cushion-shaped…
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14 JanuaryNews
Ramsdens sees profits and revenues surge in FY24
Ramsdens has reported a profit before tax of £11.4m, up 12%, and revenues of £95.6m, up 14%, for the year ended 30 September 2024. The group stated that record profit was driven by growth across all four key income streams. Its gross profit also increased 13% from £45.8m to £51.5m.…
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