Amethyst
Amethyst is a staple in the jewellery industry, known for its rich purple hues and versatility across fine and fashion collections. Popular with UK jewellers, designers, and manufacturers, it offers an accessible yet luxurious gemstone option for a wide range of customers. Jewellery Focus covers amethyst-related news and insights, from sourcing and ethical trade issues to design trends, consumer demand, and market movements. Our reporting helps trade professionals understand how to position amethyst in their collections and respond to changing tastes and supply chain developments.
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustEvents
British Academy of Jewellery announces Final Show winners
The British Academy of Jewellery has announced the names of students who won awards at the opening night of its Final Show 2021 in London. Hosted at exhibition space Koppel 540, this year’s show featured pieces produced by students at the academy’s London campus over the last 12 months, with…
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Jul- 2021 -13 JulyRetailers
W Hamond teams up with Emma Stothard on new collection
Jeweller W Hamond has teamed up with Whitby sculptor Emma Stothard to launch the new Silver Darlings collection. The new collection of silver pieces, designed by Stothard, is unisex and features necklaces, pendants, bracelets, earrings and a keyring. Stothard is known for her wire and willow sculptures of animals, which…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilAuctions
Christie’s New York Online sales nearly total £2.5m
Christie’s New York Online jewels sale saw sales total $3,407,375 (£2,455,290), as the auction achieved a record level of participation. Some 93% of items were sold by value at the auction which represented a 160% hammer above low estimate. The global participation from 26 countries, with 27% new buyers, contributed…
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Feb- 2021 -17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its upcoming online auction of jewellery, watches, antiquities and objects of vertu on 16 March. Born in 1889, Marie-Louise Countess Manvers was an acclaimed artist and the only child of…
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2 FebruaryProduct Launches
Maya Gemstones releases mini collection
Maya Gemstones has launched its triangle power mini collection for February 2021, comprising earrings and a pendant. Made with 18ct white gold, the pieces include small round-cut diamonds as well as a “Maya cut” Amethyst. In addition to the new additions, the brand is releasing smaller versions of its Aquamarine…
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1 FebruaryRetailers
Hancocks London JOM priced at £29,500
Hancocks London has announced its Jewel of the Month for February is a gold and Amethyst riviere necklace which is priced at £29,500. The 1870s necklace is made in 15 carat yellow gold and set with 18 graduated oval faceted amethysts in scalloped collets joined by chain links. The central…
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Jan- 2021 -27 JanuaryAuctions
Fellows auctions Art Nouveau dragonfly for £15,950
Fellows auctioneers has recorded a sale of an early 20th Century Art Nouveau dragonfly brooch which sports the green and purple suffragette colours for £15,950 in its first auction of 2021. The brooch was part of a Fine Jewellery sale which contained over 500 lots and ran from 11am –…
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Jul- 2019 -10 JulyAuctions
‘Rare’ Fabergé jewellery to be sold at auction
Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough has announced it is offering “rare” and examples of Fabergé jewellery at its next Fine Art and Antiques auction on 3 September. The lots include two Fabergé pieces; one is a pair of amethyst, diamond and white enamel lapel pins, hallmarked ‘56’, which…
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May- 2019 -2 MayDesigners
Louise Sinclair launches ‘Exotic Summer’ jewellery collection
Fine jewellery designer Louise Sinclair, has announced the launch of her new collection ‘Exotic Summer’. According to Sinclair, “colour is the foundation” to ‘Exotic Summer’, and the collection features pave-set hoop earrings in 9ct yellow gold available in amethyst, tsavorites, yellow or pink sapphire and blue topaz. Additionally, it also…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Pranda UK
Tell us a bit about the history of Pranda Pranda UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pranda Jewelry and was established in Thailand over 40 years ago. It specialises in manufacturing gold and silver gem set jewellery along with high end fashion jewellery. The UK subsidiary is effectively the…
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