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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Apr- 2021 -14 AprilAuctions
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction achieves £25.4m sales
Christie’s has announced that its Magnificent Jewels New York auction achieved a total of $34.96m (£25.4m) in sales. Christie’s said that the auction received “global participation”, with registered bidders coming from 40 countries across five continents. The 13 April sale was led by The Perfect Palette, a trio of coloured…
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6 AprilAuctions
Christie’s announces Will Kahn partnership
Christie’s has announced a partnership with Will Kahn to curate its upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The editor, stylist, consultant, and creator of WillsNotebook will provide his creative eye to Christie’s jewellery assortment across multiple platforms and touchpoints for the 13 April auction. A year-long partnership between the…
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Mar- 2021 -2 MarchAuctions
Christie’s launches Michele della Valle sale
Christie’s has announced the launch of its Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle online sale, which opens for bidding tomorrow (3 March) and closes on 17 March 2021. The sale will include 65 jewels by Michele della Valle, which highlight the artist’s use of “dazzling” coloured gemstones which “bring…
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Feb- 2021 -16 FebruaryEconomy
Fancy Colour Diamond prices dropped in 2020, reports FCRF
The Fancy Colour Research Foundation (FCRF) has announced the Fancy Color Diamond INDEX results for 2020’s fourth quarter, showing a slight drop in prices over the quarter. Overall, Fancy Colour diamonds decreased by 1% over the year with the industry showing resilience despite the pandemic. The Yellow category of diamond…
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11 FebruaryAuctions
Christie’s New York sale totals over $2m
Christie’s Jewels Online sale, which lasted from 27 January to 10 February, saw sales totalling $2,703,750 (£1,955,906). Some 98% of items were sold by lot at the virtual auction and 139% hammer above low estimate. The auctioneer’s virtual sale attracted a global audience with bidders from 39 different countries and…
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8 FebruaryAuctions
Christie’s reveals upcoming ‘love-inspired’ jewellery pieces
Christie’s has announced that it has selected lots from the past, as well as a selection of “love-inspired” pieces, ahead of its ‘For the Love of Gifts Past and Present’ sale. Pieces have been selected from its upcoming ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction which is scheduled to take place later this year…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s Luxury Market reports record online sales
Christie’s has seen an accelerated shift to online sales during the pandemic, with around 136 records being set across jewells, watches and handbag sales. During the pandemic, Christie’s saw a 41% increase in luxury lots sold in online auctions, a 82% rise in the number of luxury online sales and…
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15 DecemberQ&A Sessions
Interview: Jennifer Georgeson, founder and CEO of So Just Shop
So Just Shop is a jewellery, accessory and homeware marketplace working directly with women-led artisans from some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe. Jewellery Focus sat down with the business’ founder and CEO, Jennifer Georgeson, to discuss empowering women, sustainability in business and navigating the difficulties resulting from…
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9 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale totals £33.2m
Christie’s New York auction of Magnificent Jewels, which took place yesterday (8 December), achieved a total of $44.58m (£33.16m). During the auction, 95% of items sold by value, 91% sold by lot and 118% hammered above law estimate after a marathon 10-hours of bidding. The preceding Jewels Online sale, from…
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Nov- 2020 -17 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s New York announces December auction
Christie’s New York has announced the date of its live ‘Magnificent Jewels’ auction, 8 December. The auction will showcase just over 380 jewels, featuring a selection of coloured diamonds, colourless diamonds and gemstones, and signed pieces by Suzanne Belperron, René Boivin, Bulgari and Cartier. Among the expensive sapphires highlighted in…
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