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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Oct- 2023 -11 OctoberRetailers
LVMH sees jewellery and watch revenues rise to €7.95bn
Luxury goods group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has posted reported revenues of €7.95bn (£6.87bn) for its jewellery and watches category, up 3% YoY, over the 9 months to 30 September. According to LVMH, the increase in sales was driven by the successful reopening of “The Landmark ”, in New…
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Sep- 2023 -18 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reports ‘record’ turnover of £225m
National family-owned jewellery, diamond and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has announced “record” turnover of £225m in its latest accounts (March 2022 to February 2023), an increase of 11.4% on the previous year. Its operating profit also amounted to £25.7m. Beaverbrooks said that despite the effects of the cost-of-living crisis and uncertain…
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18 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council launches new global campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its new global campaign, To Treasure Now and Forever. As part of the new campaign actress Lily James has signed on to be an ambassador for the brand. The new campaign aims to celebrate the versatility of natural diamonds and…
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13 SeptemberRetailers
Swarovski Created Diamonds collection launches globally
The Swarovski Created Diamonds collection is expanding globally to China, Italy, Korea, Japan, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, and the UAE, after its debut launch in the USA and Canada. Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds – the only difference is how they originate. They are made…
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4 SeptemberRetailers
Pandora launches new Diamonds For All campaign
Pandora has launched its new Diamond For All campaign featuring Pamela Anderson, Grace Coddington, Justina Miles and more. The new campaign coincides with the launch of its three lab-grown diamonds collections. The three collections include Pandora Nova, Pandora Era and Pandora Talisman. Pandora Nova features round brilliant or princess cut…
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Aug- 2023 -10 AugustDesigners
Serge DeNimes sales up 20% to £2.4m
Male jewellery brand Serge DeNimes has seen its sales jump 20% to £2.4m in 2022, up from £2m in 2021. The company attributed this increase in sales to its successful launch in the USA and its new Seven Wonders collection. The company staged a successful pop-up in New York two…
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Jul- 2023 -25 JulyAuctions
Bonham’s global jewellery department sees record H1 2023
Bonham’s global jewellery department has seen a record number of sales in H1 2023 after holding 40 auctions in the period compared with just 24 in the same period last year. Bonhams has also retained its position as market leader in the UK, for the 13th consecutive year. The company…
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14 JulyManufacturers
Hickman Shearer to auction off final assets of Vashi
Equipment sales specialists Hickman Shearer has been commissioned to auction off the final assets from Vashi’s West End headquarters and workshops. The news comes after Vashi fell into administration earlier this year and its online operation, which accounted for 80% of Vashi’s business, was sold to Queensmith, a Hatton Garden-based,…
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6 JulyDesigners
Astrid and Miyu to open three new stores amid period of strong growth
Jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu plans for three stores to open in the UK and US across Q2 and Q3, following a year of growth and seven store openings. The openings also come after Astrid and Miyu expanded into international territories opening its first store in the US in New…
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3 JulyRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers unveils new custom diamond cut
Independent jewellery retailer, Bradley’s Jewellers York, has partnered with New York-based WD Lab Grown Diamonds to create a unique diamond cut for its best-selling York Rose Collection. The custom-created York Rose-cut, designed by Bradley’s Jewellers founder, Kay Bradley, features an internal facet pattern inspired by the heraldic White Rose of…
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