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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Sep- 2021 -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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Aug- 2021 -25 AugustManufacturers
Petra achieves $13.5m for 342 and 18 carat diamonds
Jersey-based mining group Petra Diamonds has announced the sale of a 342.92 carat Type IIa white diamond and an 18.30 carat Type IIb blue diamond have been sold for $13.5m (£9.82m). Discovered at the Cullinan Diamond Mine in South Africa, the diamonds have been sold into a partnership with Stargems,…
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18 AugustProduct Launches
H&T launches trio of new jewellery collections
H&T Pawnbrokers has launched a trio of new jewellery products, namely its wellness, twinning, and 22ct gold collections. The new ranges will be released to accompany the group’s pre-owned jewellery selection, growing H&T’s service offerings. Designed to appeal to a broad audience, the pieces will be offered across the group’s…
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16 AugustManufacturers
BlueRock Diamonds discover 56.6 carat diamond stone
BlueRock Diamonds, which owns and operates the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in the Kimberley region of South Africa has announced the discovery of a 58.6 carat stone. Mike Houston, executive chairman for the group stated that the expected sales value of the stone will be “significant” as it is a “D”…
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12 AugustManufacturers
Lucara Q2 revenues soar 517%
Diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp saw revenues soar 517% year-on-year to $46.3m (£33.4m) in Q2 FY21. The Canadian group, which operates Botswana’s Karowe Mine, also swung to a net profit of $6m (£4.33m) for the three month period ended 30 June, up from Q2 FY20’s $13.9m (£10m) net losses.…
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6 AugustAuctions
Christie’s kicks off online auction with £1.1m heart-shaped diamond
Christie’s has announced the second iteration of its “Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle” auction which will see the sale of a 24.45 carat heart-shaped diamond pendant for an estimate between $1.5m (£1.1m) and £2.5m (£1.7m). The curated online-only auction which will run until 18 August celebrates some of the most sought…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyManufacturers
Lucara recovers 393.5 carat white diamond
Lucara Diamond has announced the recovery of a 393.5 carat top “white Type IIa gem” quality diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana. The diamond was recovered from direct milling of ore sourced from the M/PK(S) unit of the South Lobe. During the same production month,…
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23 JulyProduct Launches
Robinson Pelham launches two new capsule collections
Robinson Pelham has announced the launch of two new Elixir and Mini Arcadia capsule collections arriving later this month (July 2021). The new Elixir collection will act as an extension to the fine jeweller’s already released Elixir pendants. Featuring diamonds, sapphires, tsavorites, and paraiba tourmalines, the Elixir pendants’ vial is…
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15 JulyRetailers
De Beers Group partners with Diacore on £29m diamond
De Beers Group has announced a new partnership with Diacore for the purchase of a 39.34 carat blue diamond from Cullinan Diamond Mine for a total price of $40.1m (£29m), split equally between the companies. This follows a similar partnership in November 2020, in which the group and Diacore purchased…
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