Worcester
Worcester is a key jewellery hub within the West Midlands, home to a blend of established retailers, independent designers, and family-run workshops that uphold the region’s strong tradition of craftsmanship. The city’s vibrant retail sector and its proximity to major manufacturing centres make it an important location for both local trade and national suppliers. Jewellery Focus covers Worcester’s jewellery industry from every angle — including store openings, brand updates, regional business news, and market analysis.
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Jun- 2020 -24 JuneNews
Rock Lobster permanently shuts bricks-and-mortar store
Rock Lobster has announced it will no longer reopen its bricks-and-mortar shop due to “circumstances surrounding the property”. The Worcester-based jewellers said that its landlords now have plans to develop the shop into residential apartments, and in light of the ongoing Covid-19 disruption, it has decided to not move to…
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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberDesigners
Anja Potze jewellers donates £30k to breast cancer unit
Anja Potze Fine Jewellery has raised £30k of funds to be donated to the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven. The fine jewellers, situated in Worcester, have worked to raise charitable funds throughout the year. The money will now go towards “pioneering” new technology for the charity. This technology includes a portable,…
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May- 2017 -26 MayDesigners
Anja Potze wins ‘Heart of Gold’ award
Worcester-based jeweller Anja Potze has been awarded with the ‘Heart of Gold’ title by the Small Awards in association with Facebook. The Small Awards, which launched this year, recognise the achievements of small businesses in the UK that contribute most to their community. The ‘Heart of Gold’ accolade acknowledges small…
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Apr- 2017 -21 AprilCurrent Affairs
Anja Potze shortlisted for Small Award
Fine diamond and pearl jeweller Anja Potze has been shortlisted in the inaugural Small Awards in association with Facebook. The awards have been established to recognise the achievements of small and micro businesses. Worcester-based Anja Potze Fine Jewellery, has been recognised in the ‘Heart of Gold’ category which focuses on…
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Mar- 2015 -30 MarchRetailers
Fraser Hart opens new store in Worcester
Jewellery chain Fraser Hart has announced the opening of a new store in the centre of Worcester. The store, which opened on Saturday, March 28, has been designed to create a “light, spacious and welcoming shopping atmosphere” in-keeping with the jeweller’s existing interior design theme. The store, which is fitted…
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May- 2014 -7 MayTrade Organisations
Ground broken on new Birmingham Assay Office site
Birmingham Assay Office bosses joined members of their building project team to begin work on the site of the new building at Icknield Street last week. The Assay Office has been at its current home in Newhall Street since 1877, and says that the move within the Jewellery Quarter “demonstrates…
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Sep- 2013 -20 SeptemberVoice On The Highstreet
Designer celebrates first anniversary after six-figure investment
An award-winning Worcester jeweller is celebrating the first year in her new premises following a six-figure investment. It is 12 months since jewellery designer Anja Potze, who creates bespoke pieces for a wide spectrum of national customers, ploughed £224,000 into the purchase of her new premises in the city’s Friar…
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May- 2013 -15 MayRetailers
lola&grace launches concessions in House of Fraser
Fashion jewellery brand lola&grace has announced that it will be opening 10 concessions within House of Fraser stores across the country, as of today.
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Aug- 2011 -22 AugustUncategorized
High St by Design winners revealed
F. Hinds and International Jewellery London (IJL) have announced the two winners of their 2010/2011 High Street by Design competition.
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