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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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds sees Q3 sales up 30.7% to £96.7m
Petra Diamonds has announced its Q3 sales for FY22 totalled $128.3m (£96.7m), up 30.7% year-on-year compared to $98.1m (£73.9m) in Q3 FY21. The company’s Q3 results also increased by 11.6% compared to $114.9m (£86.6m) in Q1 FY22. Altogether, the sales combined to a total of $264.7m (£199.6m) year-to-date in FY22,…
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8 DecemberRetailers
Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection
Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…
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Nov- 2021 -25 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens first Scottish luxury concept store
Goldsmiths has announced the launch of a new luxury concept showroom at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The store was officially opened by Fraser Brown, Glasgow Warriors co-captain and international rugby player. Goldsmiths said the new store is focused on a “relaxed, inclusive, and experiential” in-store experience, and the updated…
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23 NovemberRetailers
Queen launches new limited edition collection with Johnny Hoxton
Rock band Queen have partnered with Hatton Garden based jewellery designer Johnny Hoxton to create two limited edition, bespoke pieces. The collection comprises a nine-carat gold ring and a solid sterling silver chain and ‘Q’ pendant which will be available to purchase at the pop-up store Queen – The Greatest…
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22 NovemberRetailers
PureJewels wins local innovation in business award
East London jeweller PureJewels has won the “Best Innovation in Business 2021” category at the Newham Chamber of Commerce business awards. PureJewels won the award in recognition of its 400% growth in visits to its e-commerce site over the past two years during the pandemic. The company supplies 22-carat gold…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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8 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom concept in Brighton
Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design at its Brighton showroom at Churchill Square which includes a new interior concept, as well as “world-renowned” fine jewellery brands and a new line up of “luxury timepieces” from Swiss watchmakers. The updated showroom combines complementary fine jewellery offerings, and fine jewellery highlights including…
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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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