Manufacturers
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Sep- 2016 -20 September
Cooksongold announced new managing director
Cooksongold has announced the appointment of Martin Bach as its new managing director. Bach will be working alongside Richard Oldroyd until the end of the year, when Oldroyd will retire. Bach will then assumeย responsibility from 1 January 2017. He joins the role with vast management experience in automotive and engineering…
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14 September
Millennials spent $25bn on diamond jewellery in 2015, says De Beers
Millennials spent more than US$25 billion on diamond jewellery in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generation, according to The Diamond Insight Report 2016, published today by The De Beers Group of Companies. Despite millennials (those aged 15-34 in 2015) facing more financial challenges…
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Aug- 2016 -24 August
Anais Paris hits UK independents in July amid reports of exceptional early sell-through
Hot Diamonds has seen an encouraging start to sell-through of its new brand Anaรฏs Paris with UK independents. Adryan Cresswell, head of commerce, said: “We dispatched the first Anaรฏs Paris orders to the UK independents sector at the start of July and are very excited indeed with the early sell-out…
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4 August
75% of Brits ‘unaware of meaning’ of their jewellery, finds study
Britonsย are sharing unintentional messages and sporting ancient and religious symbols with meanings they are unaware of, according to new research. The survey of 1,000 UK adults, carried out by ChloBo, a British boho-luxe jewellery brand found that 76% were unaware of the meaning and significance of popular ancient symbols. 81%…
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Jul- 2016 -13 July
Rio Tinto to sell world’s first red diamond coin
Mining firm Rio Tinto has unveiled what is believed to be the worldโs first coin to feature a rare red diamond. Known as โThe Kimberley Treasureโ and for sale at AU$1 million (ยฃ574,000), the collectable piece has been crafted from one kilogram of 99.99% fine gold and features a radiant-cut…
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11 July
De Beers CEO highlights importance of partnerships
The new chief executive officer of De Beers, Bruce Cleaver, has highlighted the importance of relationships with the companyโs partners, saying they are the โcornerstone of the businessโ. In a blog for the companyโs website, Cleaver, who was recently appointed to the position, said: โDe Beers holds a unique position…
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Jun- 2016 -21 June
Stephen Betts Group acquires Unity Wedding Bands
Precious metal specialist Stephen Betts Group has announced the acquisition of wedding band manufacturer Unity Wedding Bands. The sale will put Betts Metal Sales (BMS) in full control of all aspects of the manufacturing process for its wedding rings, as well as bringing a dedicated team of skilled, innovative designers…
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Apr- 2016 -1 April
Bizarre ‘talking diamond’ alarms miners
A rough diamond with bizarre auditory qualities has been uncovered in a mine in Botswana. The 4.23-carat gemstone, which was found by miners working in Jwaneng diamond mine last night, reportedly began issuing a ‘gargling’ sound shortly after it was dusted off. It is thought the type IIa D-colour stone…
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Jan- 2016 -15 January
Anakao releases promotional video for Temptation
Emerging jewellery brand Anakao has released a stylish promotional video entitled ‘Temptation’ ahead of anticipated growth this year. The video features the same model from the brands advertisements in Jewellery Focusย magazine. Announcing the video, Anakao said: “Bold and brilliant, or elegantly subtle; a womanโs jewellery reflects her personality. With a…
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Nov- 2015 -19 November
Lucara finds 1,111-carat diamond in Botswana mine
Diamond producer Lucaraย has announcedย the recovery of a 1,111 carat gem quality, Type IIa diamond. The magnificent stone, which originated from the south lobe of Lucaraโs Karowe Mine, is theย worldโs second largest gem quality diamond ever recovered and the largest ever to be recoveredย through a modern processing facility. The stone was…
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