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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Sep- 2021 -2 SeptemberInternational
Mined diamonds cause one annual injury per 1,000 workers, firm states
Mined diamonds result in one injury for every 1,000 workers annually, according to lab-grown diamond (LGD) manufacturer and wholesaler LooseGrownDiamond.com. The firm also stated that mined diamonds result in 80 days of lost work per 1,000 employees every year, compared to no lost work time for LGDs. An infographic released…
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Aug- 2021 -9 AugustAuctions
Sotheby’s to exhibit Black jewellery designers pieces this September
Sotheby’s has announced that it will stage a selling exhibition dedicated to showcasing the skill and craftsmanship of Black jewellery designers from 17 to 26 September 2021. The “Brilliant and Black: A Jewellery Renaissance” exhibition will feature approximately 60 pieces by 21 of “leading” Black jewellery designers, including custom-made jewels…
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Jun- 2021 -30 JuneRetailers
Berry’s FY20 turnover hits £34.6m
Berry’s Jewellers, the trading name of Berens and Company, saw turnover increase 3.3% year-on-year to £34.6m for FY20. The group’s operating profit also grew in the year ended 30 June 2020, rising from £4.1m in FY19 to £4.2m the following year. Net cash at the jewellery and Swiss watches provider…
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18 JuneCelebrities
Tiffany reveals trio of global house ambassadors
Tiffany and Co has revealed Anya Taylor-Joy, Eileen Gu, and Tracee Ellis Ross as the group’s three new global house ambassadors. The trio debuted for the 2021 Tiffany T1 campaign “Give Me the T”, which launched across the firm’s platforms on 15 June. New additions to the T1 collection over…
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8 JuneTrade Organisations
IGI commits to carbon neutrality
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has committed to carbon neutrality, with its New York offices the first to undergo the process. In partnership with SCS Global Services, a sustainability and third-party certification organisation, the IGI has commenced a six month period of engagement and assessment. During the half-year period, SCS…
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3 JuneRetailers
Joor launches The Accessory Collective
Joor, a digital wholesale platform, has launched The Accessory Collective which features fine/demi-fine jewellery and modern jewellery. The collective will be the third event created on the Joor Passport platform which centralises the trade show experience by creating a one-stop-shop for users who can upload data, visit the website, download…
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3 JuneProduct Launches
Tiffany and Co debuts men’s engagement ring collection
Tiffany and Co has launched its first men’s engagement ring collection, as the group celebrates Pride Month 2021. The Charles Tiffany Setting, named after the group’s founder, contains a sleek, modern, and carefully crafted design to mirror its sister engagement ring, the Tiffany Setting. A titanium and platinum ring, all…
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1 JuneProduct Launches
Boodles launches ‘Around the World in 16 Days’ collection
Boodles, the luxury jewellery designer group, has launched a new collection to celebrate the travels of its former chairman. The ‘Around the World in 16 Days’ collection pays homage to the trip taken by Anthony Wainwright in 1962 through a selection of high jewellery pieces. The father of Boodles’ current…
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May- 2021 -14 MayAuctions
Art Deco Cartier brooch to sell at first Chiswick Auction of 2021
A rare Art Deco Cartier brooch will lead the Chiswick Auctions first major auction of this year. The Art Deco Cartier diamond and rock crystal lapel brooch was formerly owned by the New York socialite Miss Mary Augusta McCagg. With its Indian influence and monochrome colour palette, the item is…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilAuctions
Christie’s New York Online sales nearly total £2.5m
Christie’s New York Online jewels sale saw sales total $3,407,375 (£2,455,290), as the auction achieved a record level of participation. Some 93% of items were sold by value at the auction which represented a 160% hammer above low estimate. The global participation from 26 countries, with 27% new buyers, contributed…
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