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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Jun- 2021 -22 JuneAuctions
Sotheby’s to accept crypto payment for £10m diamond
Sotheby’s has revealed that it will accept cryptocurrency payment for a diamond that may sell for over £10m. According to Sky News, the 101.38-carat pear-shaped diamond will be the first stone of such a value to be available to purchase using cryptocurrency, although it is also listed for traditional payments.…
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8 JuneProduct Launches
Sophie Bille Brahe launches new David Hockney inspired collection
Jewellery designer, Sophie Bille Brahe, has announced the launch of her new collection inspired by David Hockney’s A Bigger Splash, painted at his home in Los Angeles in 1967. For the collection, the brand has designed the “Splash” series which features five earrings and three rings in 18 carat gold…
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May- 2021 -18 MayTrade Organisations
Fair Luxury launches jewellers survey
Fair Luxury, a collaboration of jewellery industry changemakers, has launched a jewellers survey in an effort to facilitate discussion between jewellers and suppliers. The survey comes in response to the challenges that jewellers can face when aiming to work with responsibly sourced materials, especially due to gold availability and selection.…
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Apr- 2021 -19 AprilProduct Launches
Amore launches ‘Loving Life’ collection
Amore has announced the launch of a new 20-piece collection, “Loving Life”, which is available in prices ranging from £195 – £350. The 18 carat gold collection features signature designs on gold earrings and necklaces enhanced with diamonds. The new jewellery line also comes with the distinctive Amore heart logo…
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9 AprilManufacturers
HB Antwerp and Lucara extend partnership
HB Antwerp and Lucara Diamond Corp have announced a new minimum two-year partnership agreement. First seen in 2020, the collaboration sees HB Antwerp purchasing the entirety of Lucara’s +10.8 carat rough diamonds from the Karowe mine in Botswana. The high value diamonds account for 70% of Lucara’s annual income, and…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchAuctions
Christies to auction largest pink diamond ring for £18.2m
Christie’s has announced that a 15.81 carat “fancy vivid purple pink type lla” diamond ring, estimated between HK$195m (£18.2m) – HK$300m (£28m) will go under the hammer at the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 23 May 2021. The rare ‘Sakura’ pink diamond is reportedly the largest of its kind to…
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17 MarchAuctions
Sotheby’s to auction Cartier bangle-bracelet for £3.6m
Sotheby’s has announced it will bring a diamond and rock crystal bangle-bracelet from Cartier to auction in Hong Kong on 20 April for an estimated price of HK$40-65m (£3.8-6m). The bracelet is a 63.66-carat pear-shaped white diamond. The auctioneer will also bring a jadeite bangle weighing 277.673 carats to the…
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12 MarchAuctions
Victorian necklace to lead Fellows auction
A historic necklace which features 15 different coloured gems is set to go under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers with an estimate of £2,500 – £3,500. The 15 carat gold multi-gem and enamel necklace from the Victorian era comprises 15 distinct gems, including sapphire, emerald and demantoid garnet. Some of…
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4 MarchSponsored
BAUNAT: The online brand disrupting the industry
Back in 2008, when savvy industry insiders Steven Boelens and Stefaan Mouradian founded their diamond jewellery brand BAUNAT, they ripped up the proverbial rule book in the process. Merging Antwerp’s age-old tradition of jewellery-making with the convenience of online shopping, the duo created an e-commerce site that is solely dedicated…
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Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryDesigners
Matilde Jewellery launches new ring for charity
Matilde Jewellery has announced the launch of its new Deusa ring, which will see 10% of proceeds go to the charity Plan International, in association with International Women’s Day. Designed exclusively for International Women’s Day 2021, the “beautiful and symbolic” recycled 14k gold and lab-grown diamond ring is “here to…
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