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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Aug- 2021 -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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7 JulyRetailers
Alighieri launches Lost Day collection for men
Alighieri has announced the launch of its Lost Day collection which features a variety of necklaces, chokers, bangles and rings for men. Within the new collection, it includes The Heart of the Leone necklace, comprising demi-fine 100% recycled sterling silver, with black rhodium plating. The medallion sits on an adjustable…
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Jun- 2021 -25 JuneProduct Launches
Ania Haie launches two new collections
Jewellery brand Ania Haie has announced the launch of its new Wild Soul and Forget Me Knot collections. The Wild Soul theme takes its inspiration from traditional cameo jewellery, while giving the pieces a “thoroughly modern makeover”. The collection features embossed mother of pearl pieces paired with chains, huggie hoops,…
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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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