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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Jun- 2023 -14 JuneDesigners
Molly Brown London achieves Butterfly Mark
Molly Brown London has become the first children’s jewellery brand to achieve the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark. To achieve the Butterfly Mark, companies must achieve a minimum of 50% in each area of ESG assessment. Molly Brown London achieved 62% in environment, 54% in social and 57% in governance. The…
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7 JuneRetailers
Beaverbrooks unveils £750k refurbished Derby store
Beaverbrooks has unveiled its £750,000 refitted Derby store with a new adjoining Tag Heuer Boutique in Derbion Shopping Centre, London Road, Derby. With an “extensive” diamond and bridal jewellery offering, the new store is offering shoppers its own brand diamond range, including the newly launched ‘Starlit’ a 15-piece collection representing…
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5 JuneRetailers
F.Hinds unveils refurbished Nuneaton store
Family owned and run jeweller, F.Hinds, has unveiled its newly refurbished Nuneaton store. F.Hinds first opened its doors in Nuneaton 36 years ago, in 1987. The new Nuneaton F.Hinds store refit features modernisation to match the current F.Hinds branding, new wall decoration, carpet, and a new seated area for serving…
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2 JuneRetailers
Laings jewellers opens new Tag Heuer boutique
Family-owned luxury jewellers, Laings, has announced the opening of a new Tag Heuer boutique on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The news comes after Laings announced that it is investing £5m in a new flagship store in Rowan House on Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The new store, which will open later this year,…
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May- 2023 -12 MayRetailers
F.Hinds unveils refurbished Wrexham store
Family-owned and run jeweller F. Hinds has recently refurbished its Wrexham branch, located at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre. F.Hinds, which has been a family business since it was established in 1856, first opened its doors in Wrexham 12 years ago and has since become a “well-loved” part of the…
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11 MayRetailers
Bucherer announces partnership with Mytheresa
Luxury jewellery and watch retailer Bucherer has announced its partnership with luxury e-commerce platform Mytheresa. Bucherer said that the collaboration will expand the offering of fine watches and jewellery on the Mytheresa platform for its customers. As a first step, Bucherer has launched certified pre-owned (CPO) watches on Mytheresa Life…
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Apr- 2023 -20 AprilDesigners
Dior expands Gem Dior collection with new pieces
Dior has expanded its The Gem Dior collection, first launched in 2021, with new models designed by Victoire de Castellane, the creative director of Dior Joaillerie. The collection continues to feature a geometric motif with a “skillfully orchestrated” stacking of little rectangles. Dior said that the irregular raised surface gives…
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12 AprilAuctions
First Cheffins jewellery sale of 2023 grosses £510,000
The first Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2023 from auction house Cheffins has sold over £510,000 worth of items, with over 90% sold across 657 lots. The Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale took place on 6 April at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge. The auctioneer said that “the star…
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3 AprilProduct Launches
Richemont launches Enquirus
Richemont has launched Enquirus, a neutral, global digital platform designed to help reduce watch and jewellery related crime. Enquirus was designed in close collaboration with a wide range of partners, including watch and jewellery manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, insurance companies, the pre-owned market and clients. According to Richemont, this trusted…
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Mar- 2023 -29 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds unveils revamped Stroud store
F.Hinds has unveiled its refurbished Stroud branch, located at Five Valleys Shopping Centre. F.Hinds, which has been a family business since it was established in 1856, first opened its doors in Stroud in 1973. The new Stroud F.Hinds store features modernisation to match the current F.Hinds branding, new wall decoration,…
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