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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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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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryRetailers
Berry’s to launch new collection for 125th anniversary
Luxury jewellers, Berry’s, has announced it will launch an exclusive jewellery collection in the spring to celebrate its 125th year in the business in 2022. In addition to the collection, the jewellers will also launch a number of store openings, events and partnerships, as well as in-store activations across the…
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Dec- 2021 -16 DecemberRetailers
Berry’s to open third York store
Berry’s, a luxury jewellery specialist, has announced the opening of a new premises on York’s Stonegate next spring, marking the company’s third store on the street and in the city of York. The new premises will cover a total of 70 square metres of retail space, alongside the two current…
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7 DecemberRetailers
Star Animal Sundays launches new pendant collection
Star Animal Sundays has announced the launch of a new collection which comprises 19 pendants. The pendants are made of polished repurposed gold and round cut diamonds and are available on Net-a-Porter for £590. Star Animal Sunday charms are handmade in Los Angeles and New York City of repurposed 10K…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Nightingale reopens showroom after £20k refurb
Ethical jewellery brand Nightingale has announced the reopening of its showroom after it underwent a £20,000 refurbishment. Founded by husband and wife Stephen and Diane Nightingale in 2016, the duo originally set up shop in York’s Barleycorn Yard with the help of Ryan Atkins from direct-to-consumer specialists The Embarking Group,…
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26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches £52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet…
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26 NovemberRetailers
Vashi unveils flagship store at Old Bond Street
Vashi has announced that its newest flagship store will open on the corner of Old Bond Street and Piccadilly in spring 2022. The store provides 4,500 square feet of space and it will offer customers fine jewellery as well as Vashi’s signature workshop, inviting customers to become part of the…
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18 NovemberRetailers
Daniella Draper opens permanent London store
Sustainable jewellery brand Daniella Draper has announced that it has opened a permanent store in King’s Road in time for Christmas. After a successful pop-up store at Duke of York Square in 2018/19, the Lincolnshire-born jewellery brand made the decision to secure a permanent location in the capital. Manufactured in…
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