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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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new design concept at Reading showroom
Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design concept for its Reading showroom, The Oracle. The showroom is only the second of Goldsmith’s, new concept to open, following on from Canterbury which opened at the start of October. It reveals a whole new interior concept, as well as an exceptional new line…
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25 OctoberRetailers
SVP Jewellery expands into Australian market
SVP Jewellery specialists has expanded into the Australian market with Van Weelde (VW) Fashion agency. The jewellers started to see a “real uplift in traffic” from Australia and SVP Jewellery said “now is the right time” to take the brand into different markets. VW Fashion is an Australian wholesaler working…
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14 OctoberRetailers
Robinson Pelham adds monochrome pieces to collection
Robinson Pelham has launched its first set of monochrome pieces which features a series of black and white colour-blocked gems. The new pieces will add to the jeweller’s Identity, Barrel, EarWish and WishDishes collections. The current collection of Identity Bars include pavé set green tsavorite, blue sapphire, pink sapphires, white…
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Sep- 2021 -27 SeptemberFeatures
First look at new jewellery brand, Moushe
Nabiha Sabzvari has always been creatively inclined to step out of her own comfort zone and develop new ideas and concepts. In her mid 20s she started to experiment with shoe design as well as wanting to create something within fashion, specifically in accessories. Here is where she was first…
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21 SeptemberRetailers
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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20 SeptemberManufacturers
BlueRock H1 revenues hit £2.8m
BlueRock Diamonds, the AIM-listed diamond mining company, has reported a 118% year-on-year increase to revenues of £2.8m in H1 FY21. The group, which owns the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in South Africa, also saw operating losses reduced 64% year-on-year to £538,000. During the period, overall carats produced at the mine jumped…
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8 SeptemberProduct Launches
Matilde launches new Essentials collection
Matilde, a sustainable fine jewellery brand, has announced the launch of a new Essentials collection. The collection marks Matilde’s second product release of “modern, yet timeless” pieces since its formation in December 2020. The Essential products available follow the brand’s pattern of crafting pieces solely from lab-grown diamonds and 100%…
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3 SeptemberRetailers
The Alkemistry to stock Gemfields limited edition pendants
The Alkemistry has announced that it has partnered with Gemfields to stock 100 limited edition ‘Jewel of Africa’ pendants. The pendant is crafted in the shape of the African continent and contains a 0.20 carat round Zambian emerald, 0.12 carat Mozambican ruby and a 0.12 carat sapphire all set in…
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2 SeptemberInternational
Mined diamonds cause one annual injury per 1,000 workers, firm states
Mined diamonds result in one injury for every 1,000 workers annually, according to lab-grown diamond (LGD) manufacturer and wholesaler LooseGrownDiamond.com. The firm also stated that mined diamonds result in 80 days of lost work per 1,000 employees every year, compared to no lost work time for LGDs. An infographic released…
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1 SeptemberProduct Launches
Chaumet extends ‘Bee My Love’ collection
The House of Chaumet has announced an extension to its ‘Bee My Love’ collection, taking inspiration from the bee motif. Chaumet claimed that additions highlight ‘the Taille Impératrice’ shaped diamonds, allowing the jewels to mix with the collection’s emblematic pieces. Mirror-polished gold and diamonds are used to represent “the graphic…
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