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- 2018 -17 SeptemberFeatures
How to prepare for potential shoplifters
He saw it all the time when he went into jewellery stores in London, New York and Beverly Hills, he saw three and as many as five pieces of jewellery on a counter pad. To make it even worse the managers and even the sales assistants were either off the…
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7 SeptemberAuctions
Epiris acquires Bonhams auction house
Epiris has announced it has agreed the acquisition of Bonhams, the global auction house, from private shareholders for an undisclosed fee. Founded in 1793, Bonhams is one of the world’s largest and most renowned auctioneers of fine art and antiques, motor cars and jewellery. The business holds more than 250…
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Aug- 2018 -23 AugustFeatures
Male Jewellery – The state of the market
“You only have to look at the ubiquity of tattoos to understand how much men want to express their personality and individuality. Men’s jewellery is like a tattoo that can be taken off at the end of the day. Jewellery is a way of speaking before you do. It communicates…
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10 AugustAdvice
Are online-only auctions the future?
The internet puts the world at our fingertips and e-commerce means we no longer have to leave the house for required goods. As trust in trading on the internet grows, higher quality, luxury goods are becoming more readily available and people are less worried when it comes to making high…
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Jun- 2018 -25 JuneRetailers
Goldsmiths jewellers owner appoints banks ahead of IPO listing next year
The parent company of British jewellery retail chain Goldsmiths has appointed two banks to manage its flotation on the stock market next year. Aurum Holdings, which also owns Watches of Switzerland, has appointed Goldman Sachs and Barclays to aid with a public listing that may take place in London next…
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12 JuneAppointments
Phillips appoints James Marks as international specialist for watches
Phillips in Association with Bacs and Russo has announced the appointment of James Marks as its new international specialist for watches. Based in London, Marks will assume responsibility for leading the watch department’s international sourcing efforts from the UK. He joins ahead of the upcoming international exhibition, Watchmakers, The Masters…
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11 JuneCrime
Indian Jeweller wanted for $2bn fraud seeks asylum in UK
Indian jewellery billionaire Nirav Modi is said to be seeking political asylum in London after being accused of ‘cheating’ state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) out of nearly $2bn (£1.7bn) According to reports Indian police who have a warrant for his arrest have been trying to track Modi since the allegations…
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7 JuneDesigners
Maya Magal to open third store in London’s King’s Cross
British jewellers Maya Magal London are to open their third store at Coal Drops Yard, the new shopping district at King’s Cross, in October 2018. Following recent openings in Islington and Marylebone, the shop will affirm the brand’s retail presence in the capital and provide a flagship location for the…
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May- 2018 -14 MayEconomy
Fancy colour diamond prices show stability
The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) has reported that fancy colour diamond prices showed stability in most categories in Q1 2018. The Fancy Color Diamond Index (FCDI) indicated an overall rise of 0.1% in Q1 2018 for fancy color diamonds across all sizes and saturations. Continuing their trend from 2017,…
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8 MayFeatures
Demi-fine jewellery – The best of both worlds?
“Lots of people want to invest in something that is going to last a lifetime but not break the bank, and that is where we fall in,” says Christie Wollenberg, co-founder of demi-fine jewellery brand Otiumberg. Fine jewellery, costume jewellery and fashion jewellery are all widely accepted categories of the…
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