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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Aug- 2022 -10 AugustRetailers
So-Le Studio creative director to become Sotheby’s guest curator
So-Le Studio has announced a collaboration with Sotheby’s London, which will see creative director Maria Sole Ferragamo become the first guest curator of their auction series The Luxury Edit. The auction series will showcase a city-specific curated collection of luxury items, including jewellery, watches and spirits in London, New York…
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Jun- 2022 -20 JuneEvents
Tiffany & Co’s exhibition ‘Vision & Virtuosity’ opens in London
Tiffany and Co has opened its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition hosted at London’s Saatchi Gallery from 10 June to 19 August. Its exhibition brings over 400 objects from the House’s archives, with many pieces shown to the public for the first time. The exhibition is a “visual chronicle” of the…
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13 JuneRetailers
Mitchel & Co. wins retailer of the year at NAJ Awards
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that Mitchel and Co. has won retailer of the year at this year’s NAJ Awards during the NAJ Summit 2022. The jewellery retailer beat off competition including Bradley’s Jewellers York, C W Sellors, Sonny’s Jewellers and Fitzgerald Jewellers. Meanwhile, Saunders and Pughe…
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May- 2022 -20 MayManufacturers
Brown & Newirth partners with Bradley’s Jewellers on new eco collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York has partnered with British fine jewellery manufacturer Brown and Newirth to launch its new ‘Created by Brown and Newirth’ line of jewellery, made using laboratory-grown diamonds. The 12-piece jewellery collection is available in platinum, 18k yellow and 18k rose gold, and includes solitaire and three-stone rings, as…
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16 MayProduct Launches
Bradley’s Jewellery unveils Twinkle Toes collection
Bradley’s Jewellery has launched a capsule collection of precious jewellery pieces, named Twinkle Toes, to raise funds for Steps Charity Worldwide and The Miscarriage Association. The non-profit, charitable collection comprises a disc pendant, a heart-shaped locket, and a foot-shaped charm set with diamonds and multi-coloured stones. Created by jeweller and…
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13 MayRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers unveils OPEIA collection for 125th anniversary
Berry’s Jewellery, family-owned expert jeweller, has launched the special edition ‘Opeia’ collection to celebrate its 125th year in business. The collection is made up of 10 pieces, comprising a necklace, a small and large pendant, a pair of drop and stud earrings, three rings, a bangle and a bracelet. Designed…
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Apr- 2022 -7 AprilDesigners
York jewellery designer Kay Bradley unveils Farbergé partnership
Jeweller Kay Bradley has unveiled the Fabergé Yorkshire Rose Egg Surprise Locket, designed in collaboration with the iconic jewellery house, at a showcase event to launch Fabergé’s arrival at her York store. York hosted a gala at Castle Howard to reveal the Fabergé 18k gold Yorkshire Rose egg pendant and…
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Feb- 2022 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers launches York Daffodil collection
Bradley’s Jewellers has launched its new York Daffodil jewellery collection inspired by the golden blooms of spring flowers along the historic city’s walls around York minster and at clifford’s tower. Designed by Kay Bradley, owner of Bradley’s Jewellers York, the range of fine jewellery comprises radiant yellow sapphires and burnt…
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25 FebruaryRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers named accredited retailer of sustainability rated diamonds
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York, has been named an accredited retailer under the SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard by SCS Global Services, making it the first female-owned retailer in the UK to achieve such status. Led by Kay Bradley on Low Petergate, this new accreditation authorises…
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10 FebruaryAuctions
Christie’s jewellery auction reports ‘record’ participation
Christie’s first jewellery auction of 2022, Jewels Online, which ran between 24 January and 9 February achieved a total of $5,183,500 (£3,816,481), with 131% hammer above low estimate and 96% sold by lot. According to the auction house, the sale received “record” participation with the highest number of bidders for any…
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