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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Jun- 2021 -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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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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