Carat
Carat weight remains a defining factor in the value and appeal of diamonds and other gemstones, making it a key consideration for professionals across the jewellery trade. For UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers, staying informed on how carat trends influence pricing, consumer demand, and supply chain decisions is essential. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage on carat-related topics, including market analysis, consumer education, pricing strategies, and insights into the ethical sourcing of larger stones. Our reporting helps trade professionals navigate this critical aspect of the gemstone and diamond market.
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyRetailers
Constantin Wild celebrates 175th anniversary with charity auction
Jeweller Constantin Wild has celebrated its 175th anniversary with a charity auction of a new piece, Tears of Hope. The piece of jewellery, designed by Caterina Murino, is a unique gold brooch which also can be worn as a pendant featuring a 4.58-carat Brazilian rubellite and a small diamond, and…
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Jun- 2022 -23 JuneRetailers
Bunny von Karatz unveils new collection inspired by cities around the world
Bunny von Karatz, a new emerging jewellery brand, has unveiled its new collection created by Ruth MacDonald. Inspired by the 20th Century aesthete Bunny Von Karatz, BVK launched with its signature piece, ‘The Bunny’, six pieces named for iconic global cities or locations: Trancoso, Sevilla, Jaipur, Fez, Kandy and Shanghai.…
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23 JuneRetailers
Laings unveils diamond and sapphire necklet for charity
Laings has unveiled a 2ct carat diamond and sapphire necklet created to help raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewart’s charity, Race Against Dementia. The one-off piece features over 100 diamonds and two blue sapphires – which represent the Saltire. It was crafted to pay homage to Stewart’s prestige as a…
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9 JuneRetailers
Dior launches new high jewellery collection
Dior has announced the launch of a new collection of high jewellery, Dior Print. Designed by creative director Victoire de Castellane, the collection consists of 137 3D transpositions of the “graphic power of prints”, featuring motifs from stripes to checks, from Liberty to tie-dye. The creations will be revealed alongside…
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May- 2022 -27 MayRetailers
SVP expands ‘successful’ Amelia Taylor collection
SVP has announced it is expanding its collaboration with Amelia Taylor by adding a new adjustable ring to the collection. The jeweller said the collection has been “such a success” that it is launching a new ring which will be available in recycled sterling silver and 18 carat gold vermeil.…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilProduct Launches
Lily Blanche launches new gemstone collection
Luxury British Jewellery company, Lily Blanche, has announced that it is launching its new jewellery collection today, featuring genuine carnelian earrings and rings. The collection comprises carnelian gemstones crafted in sterling silver, 18 carat gold, rose gold and white gold vermeil. The jewellers said each stone has been carefully selected”…
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7 AprilRetailers
Tiffany & Co to open brand exhibition in London
Tiffany and Co has announced it will launch the next chapter of its ‘Vision and Virtuosity’ exhibition in the Saatchi Gallery, bringing over 400 objects from the House’s archives to London from 10 June to 19 August 2022. Marking the jeweller’s 150th anniversary in London, the exhibition will take visitors…
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Mar- 2022 -4 MarchRetailers
Vrai unveils Divine Solitaires collection
Sustainable fine jewellery brand, Vrai, has announced the launch of its ‘Divine Solitaires’ collection which consist of three diamond shapes, each cut and polished from a 30 carat of rough diamond. The first necklace from Divine Solitaires, the ‘Solitaire Cross’, was introduced in November 2021. The piece was auctioned for…
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryFeatures
Spot the difference: lab-grown vs. mined diamonds
When we think of diamonds, it’s rarely in a negative light. Their beauty is infamously captivating, making them the most popular gemstone used in jewellery, and distracting us of their darker past. The lifetime of a diamond isn’t quite as beautiful as the end result. Pertaining to their label of…
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Jan- 2022 -18 JanuaryManufacturers
Petra Diamonds revenue spikes 49% to £194.65m
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue surged 49% to $264.7m (£194.65m) in the six months ending 31 December 2021 (H1 FY22), compared to $178.1m (£130.9m) in the same period in 2020 (H1 FY21). The manufacturer said the increase is particularly driven by the sale of exceptional stones totalling $77.9m (£57.28m),…
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