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- 2023 -5 JuneDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers spotlights Twinkle Toes charity collection
Bradley’s Jewellers has unveiled the Twinkle Toes charity collection in aid of World Clubfoot Day and wider Clubfoot Awareness Month. Over the next four weeks, the Low Petergate-based business will spotlight its Twinkle Toes collection – a not-for-profit range of silver and 9k gold jewellery. The range was created specifically…
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May- 2023 -17 MayRetailers
Berry’s opens third York store
Luxury jewellery specialist Berry’s has opened its third store on York’s Stonegate street in the Minster quarter. According to Berry’s, the new location complements existing stores at Numbers 1 and 52 Stonegate and each store has the “perfect space to showcase some of the world’s most luxurious watch brands and…
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10 MayRetailers
Queensmith acquires Vashi.com domain
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of Vashi.com’s domain following its liquidation, for an undisclosed sum. In addition to purchasing the Vashi domain, Queensmith has also employed a number of Vashi staff who had been left redundant in the wake of its collapse. Despite achieving sales of £100m in 2021 and…
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3 MayDesigners
KIL N.Y.C. unveils Dentata collection
KIL N.Y.C has launched its latest collection entitled Dentata inspired by “playful spin on a modern myth”. According to designer Konstantinos Leoussis the new designs are inspired by myths about women with teeth in their vagina. Styled on an 18 inch chain, the Dentata Pendant shows this spiky design laid…
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Apr- 2023 -24 AprilDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers opens retail concession at Castle Howard
Bradley’s Jewellers York has opened its first fine jewellery and silverware concession at the North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. The concession, which will operate from April to September 2023, will focus on the Coronation Collection that has been exclusively designed by Kay Bradley to include jewellery, silverware and gifts.…
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Mar- 2023 -24 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks continues expansion with new boutique in Leeds
Beaverbrooks has invested over £650,000 in yet another store in White Rose Leeds and has introduced the shopping centre’s first Tag Heuer Boutique. The brand new store and the Tag Heuer Boutique is situated in White Rose Shopping Centre where shoppers have access to a selection of the luxury Swiss…
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23 MarchRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers reaffirms commitment to sustainable diamonds
Bradley’s Jewellers York has reaffirmed its commitment to certified sustainability rated diamonds in response to the rise in greenwashing tactics and lab-grown diamond misinformation. Since 2022, Bradley’s Jewellers has been an accredited Retailer of Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard developed by SCS Standards and…
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21 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks invests £900k to open new store and watch boutique
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has invested £900,000 in its new upsized York store and has introduced the city’s first Tag Heuer Boutique. The brand new store and the Tag Heuer Boutique, is situated in York’s bustling Davygate, where shoppers have access to a selection of the…
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2 MarchRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers receives first King Charles hallmark
Independent retailer Bradley’s Jewellers York has become one of the first people to have a piece of jewellery with the new hallmark of King Charles II. Owner Kay Bradley was able to get a Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Surprise Locket in 18k white gold stamped with the hallmark at the…
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Feb- 2023 -22 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers opens new Omega showroom
Berry’s Jewellers has announced the opening of a new Omega showroom in Nottingham. The new showroom, located next to the Berry’s store, opened last week and is the only Omega showroom in Nottinghamshire. The store is one of many that Berry’s are planning to open in 2023, with the business…
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