CONTENTS
CONTENTS
AUGUST 2018
Month in Review Features
6 INDUSTRY NEWS
From store openings to hallmarking figures, we
provide you with all of the important news stories
of the month from across the jewellery industry 25 GLEN-ANTHONY WATCHES
Alessandro Carrara interviews Glen-Anthony Jobling,
a former garage owner who decided to create his own
watchline after being unhappy with the standard on
offer in the market
19 TALKING POINT
Every month we ask jewellers about a hot topic.
This month it’s: How do you see the current state
of the male jewellery market?
30 DIAMONDS AND BLOCKCHAIN
Lewis Catchpole explores the current state of the male
jewellery market and whether it will ever compete with
the size of the traditional women’s market.
39 SHOW PREVIEW
Ahead of International Jewellery London we put a
spotlight on some of the brands that are exhibiting
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Regulars
44 TAKING STOCK
With so much coming to market every month
we curate a batch of new product releases and
business services for your perusal
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Jewellery Focus
ISBN 2046-7265
is published monthly by:
Alessandro Carrara
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Lewis Catchpole
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48 SELLING: LEONARD ZELL
In his regular column, Leonard Zell shares insight
on how to gain your customers trust
51 INDUSTRY STATISTICS
Each month, we compile footfall data, precious
metal prices and scrap metal prices to inform you
of the industry’s climate
58 VOICE ON THE HIGH STREET
We interview a high street jeweller every month.
This month we talk to Hancocks
Mulberry Publications Ltd,
London
154 - 160 Fleet Street,
London EC4A 2DQ
Tel: 020 3176 6185
Colchester
Wellington House,
Butt Road, Colchester, Essex
CO3 3DA
Tel: 030 3515 0208
Fax: 01206 767 532
www.jewelleryfocus.co.uk
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