York
York has a growing presence in the UK jewellery trade, with its mix of independent jewellers, heritage brands, and vibrant retail scene attracting both consumers and industry attention. For jewellers, suppliers, and designers, staying informed on developments in York helps identify regional opportunities and trends. Jewellery Focus covers the city’s jewellery sector in depth, including store openings, business updates, local market insights, and the role of York in the wider UK jewellery landscape.
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Dec- 2025 -11 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s jewels sale totals $46.5m with record breaking Tiffany necklace
Christie’s Luxury Week continued in New York on 10 December with its Magnificent Jewels sale, which raised $46.5m (£34.6m) and was 95% sold by lot. The top result was a Tiffany and Co tourmaline and diamond necklace from the collection of Max and Cecile Draime, which sold for $4.22m (£3.14m)…
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10 DecemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb returns to Birmingham with new showroom
Mappin and Webb has reopened in Birmingham after more than 20 years, with the Watches and Switzerland Group unveiling a refurbished showroom beneath the Burlington Hotel on New Street. The 260 sq mt site follows a seven-month rebuild and sits close to the city’s Jewellery Quarter. The group said the…
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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberDesigners
70% of engagement ring diamonds lab-grown, Taylor and Hart finds
Some 70% of the diamonds on engagement rings given in 2025 were lab-grown, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to a report from Taylor and Hart. As a result of this, the average carat weight has climbed to 1.75ct, compared with 1.30ct the the year before. The data signals…
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3 NovemberDesigners
Sarah Jessica Parker joins Astrea London as creative director
Astrea London has announced the appointment of actor and entrepreneur Sarah Jessica Parker as global creative director and founding partner. The company, founded in 2023 by chief executive Nathalie Morrison, said Parker will help shape its creative direction and global brand strategy while promoting its social impact initiatives. Parker is…
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberAuctions
Nathalie Kelley launches Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction necklace
Actress and environmental activist Nathalie Kelley has designed a bespoke jewellery piece for Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction, created to raise awareness of mercury-free gold mining and responsible sourcing. The necklace, made from 18-carat Fairmined gold, was produced in collaboration with Peruvian jewellery designer Andrea José. The gold was…
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23 OctoberDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils new Paloma Picasso designs
Tiffany and Co has introduced new designs to its Paloma Picasso collections, including Olive Leaf, Olive Leaf Amethyst and Graffiti. The collections were created by designer Paloma Picasso, daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Françoise Gilot, who has worked with the New York jeweller since the 1980s. Her pieces are…
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16 OctoberDesigners
Smiling Rocks joins Responsible Jewellery Council
Lab-grown diamond brand Smiling Rocks has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking a new stage in its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The New York-based company said membership aligns it with the RJC’s standards on responsible sourcing, social impact and environmental performance. It is among the first…
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14 OctoberAuctions
Christie’s names new jewellery leadership team
Christie’s has announced new leadership for its jewellery department, with Max Fawcett appointed global head of jewellery and Claibourne Poindexter named head of department for the Americas. Both will take up their new roles on 1 January 2026. Based in Geneva, Fawcett joined Christie’s 10 years ago and was most…
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2 OctoberAuctions
Fabergé ‘Winter Egg’ to fetch over £20m at Christie’s London sale
The Fabergé Winter Egg is expected to fetch over £20m at Christie’s London sale on 2 December. Commissioned in 1913 by Emperor Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his mother, Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna, the piece was designed by Alma Theresia Pihl and executed by her uncle, workmaster Albert…
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1 OctoberDesigners
Tiffany partners with Frieze London for Artist-to-Artist showcase
Tiffany has been named as the first brand partner for Frieze London’s Artist-to-Artist programme, which returns to the capital later this month. The initiative will present six solo exhibitions at the contemporary art fair, each selected by an established artist to spotlight emerging talent. Frieze London runs from 15 to…
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