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Hannah Martin London launches A Vanitas Stoned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong

Hannah Martin London has announced the launch of its A Vanitas Collection in Hong Kong, available exclusively at Sotheby’s Maison. Inspired by Sotheby’s signature blue, the collection’s razor blade motif is reimagined in 18-carat yellow gold, featuring a signet ring, chain necklace, stud earring, and a bangle adorned with pavé…

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Diamond prices continue to recover in March

The diamond market has shown further signs of recovery in March, driven by low, stable inventories, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The price stabilisation trend that began in mid-February expanded to a wider range of categories, with price increases in round, 0.30- to 1.99-carat, D to G, IF to…

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£78,000 sapphire brooch sells at Anderson and Garland auction

A Victorian Burmese sapphire and diamond brooch, retailed by Wartski, has sold for £78,000 at the Anderson and Garland fine jewellery auction. The brooch, which has a 25-carat sapphire and over 14 carats of old-cut diamonds, had an original estimate of between £60,000-£80,000. Another highlight of the auction was 19th…

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Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle

Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…

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Andre Michael launches crushed gem jewellery range

Hatton Garden-based supplier Andre Michael has launched the “Crushed Collection”, comprising rings and pendants featuring crushed natural coloured gemstones and diamonds. The “white-label” jewellery, set in 18- or 9-carat white or yellow gold, is offered to UK and Irish retailers alongside access to an extensive package of images which they…

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PureJewels’ Marco Paonessa wins GCDC award for craftsmanship

Marco Paonessa, a craftsperson for London fine jewellery brand PureJewels, has won a Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council (GCDC) award for craftsmanship for a second straight year. Paonessa won the award this year for his work on a necklace in PureJewels’ “Dhwani” collection. Dhwani, crafted in PureJewels’ innovative 22ct “Sunrise…

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Average diamond price rose 2.7% in 2024

The average price of a diamond rose 2.7% to $2,360 (£1872) in 2024, according to data from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). Furthermore, overall jewellery sales across all product segments grew 5.2% in 2024. Round diamonds still accounted for 82% of centre stones, oval cuts featured in 165 of engagement…

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January diamond prices drop in slow market

The diamond market was slow in January, with mixed reports about holiday sales, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. Diamond prices declined, with some improvement in 0.30- to 0.50-carat, and 1 carat diamonds — reflecting round D to F, IF to VVS2 goods, which saw a 0.4%, 0.6% and 2.3%…

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Chaumet unveils new Bamboo capsule collection

Chaumet has announced the launch of Bamboo, its newest high jewellery creative capsule collection. This capsule features a total of 10 pieces, with designs inspired by the maison’s heritage. The collection features the use of articulation alongside the combination of bead bright and cut-down settings. Each of the 13 Chaumet…

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Theo Fennell unveils new pieces to celebrate year of the snake

Theo Fennell has announced the launch of a number of new pieces in celebration of Chinese New Year and the year of the snake. The company has created a range of pieces called Venym in any combination of stones and colours. The pieces are handmade in 18 carat white and…

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