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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Apr- 2023 -19 AprilManufacturers
De Beers unveils modern tiara ahead of King Charles III coronation
De Beers has unveiled a new tiara ahead of the Coronation of King Charles III, reinterpreting the traditional jewellery piece into a contemporary one. Crafted in coloured titanium and platinum, the tiara is set with over 40 carats of “extraordinary” natural diamonds discovered by De Beers. De Beers said that…
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13 AprilFeatures
Brilliant best: Why lab-grown diamonds have overtaken natural
“A natural one carat stone is gonna cost you about £10,000 in a lab grade, it’s gonna cost you about £2,000 so there’s massive polarisation between the two,” says Brett Afshar, MD and founder of Queensmith jewellers. Lab-grown diamonds are no longer a new technology in the jewellery industry. Whilst…
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4 AprilRetailers
Michael Jones Jeweller unveils revamped Northampton showroom
Michael Jones Jeweller has revamped its showroom in Grosvenor Shopping Northampton as part of a seven-figure investment programme to create a “luxurious” new look for customers. The luxury jeweller concealed a diamond in a specially commissioned ice sculpture to commemorate the opening of its expanded town centre store. The independent…
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Mar- 2023 -27 MarchManufacturers
Boodles launches special coronation ring
Boodles has announced that it is launching a special ring to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. The piece is a Gemini ring and includes two very special diamonds from the Cullinan Mine, source of the largest rough diamond ever discovered, the 3,106 carat Cullinan diamond. The mineral yielded…
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22 MarchDesigners
Alicia J. Diamonds launches The Keepers Collection
Alicia J Diamonds has launched a range of ready-to-wear diamonds, The Keepers Collection, exclusively available on its website. The jewellery designer said that the diamond pieces in The Keepers Collection are designed to be kept as a “timeless treasure that can be worn over and over again” and are aimed…
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20 MarchDesigners
Steven Stone launches ‘The Storybook Collection’
UK fine jeweller Steven Stone has announced the launch of “The Storybook Collection” in conjunction with World Storytelling Day on 20 March. The Storybook Collection is a collection of jewellery that pays tribute to some of the most influential books ever written. It is a four piece collection that includes…
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16 MarchRetailers
Gembridge launches ‘Out of Africa’ gemstones collection
Digital marketplace Gembridge has launched its “Out of Africa” collection, inspired by the popular movie and reflecting the romance of coloured gemstones. The collection contains an array of rare and beautiful stones from across the continent, from tourmalines to tsavorites, which are found only in Africa. Africa is one of…
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10 MarchDesigners
Ananya Fine Jewellery launches ‘Chakra Icon’ collection
Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new collection titled “Chakra Icon”. The Chakra bracelet’s signature design codes are 18-karat white, rose and yellow gold, offering “enduring allure and universal appeal”. Each piece is handcrafted in London and draws upon decades of savoir-faire while its gemstones reflect Ananya’s…
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Feb- 2023 -17 FebruaryDesigners
Georg Jensen debuts recycled gold collection
Danish jeweller Georg Jensen has unveiled its new extended ‘Reflect’ collection which includes pieces made entirely of recycled gold. The extended collection includes more sterling silver pieces as well as the new 18 carat gold pieces all designed by Jacqueline Rabun. The gold styles range from statement necklaces to chunky…
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14 FebruaryDesigners
Rachel Jackson launches ‘Electric Love’ collection
London based designer Rachel Jackson has launched the “Electric Love” collection, the first of three collections for Spring/Summer 23. According to the jeweller the line is the first of a three-part story of two great loves. A love affair between two girls. The pieces are crafted from sterling silver, 22…
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