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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Nov- 2025 -24 NovemberDesigners
70% of engagement ring diamonds lab-grown, Taylor and Hart finds
Some 70% of the diamonds on engagement rings given in 2025 were lab-grown, an increase of 14% from 2024, according to a report from Taylor and Hart. As a result of this, the average carat weight has climbed to 1.75ct, compared with 1.30ct the the year before. The data signals…
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11 NovemberDesigners
Loquet London launches winter jewellery collection
Jewellery brand Loquet London has unveiled its new Winter Collection, featuring designs inspired by the moon and natural forms. At the centre of the range is the Lunar Cushion Locket, handcrafted in 18-carat gold and illuminated by a single cushion-cut diamond. The circular locket is edged with smaller diamonds and…
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Oct- 2025 -27 OctoberAuctions
Nathalie Kelley launches Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction necklace
Actress and environmental activist Nathalie Kelley has designed a bespoke jewellery piece for Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction, created to raise awareness of mercury-free gold mining and responsible sourcing. The necklace, made from 18-carat Fairmined gold, was produced in collaboration with Peruvian jewellery designer Andrea José. The gold was…
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21 OctoberRetailers
Thomas Sabo to launch Peanuts Christmas collection
Jewellery brand Thomas Sabo has announced that it is set to release a new Christmas collection in collaboration with the Peanuts comic series, featuring characters including Charlie Brown, Snoopy and Woodstock. The collection, part of the brand’s autumn/winter 2025 line, includes bracelets and necklaces designed with hand-painted enamel in red…
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7 OctoberRetailers
Repossi and Sterling Ruby launch limited-edition brooch
Repossi has collaborated with American-Dutch artist Sterling Ruby on a limited-edition brooch inspired by Ruby’s REIF series of relief sculptures. The series, originally assembled from salvaged wood and studio materials, references early 20th Century Constructivism. Repossi’s Place Vendôme workshop reinterpreted the design in 18-carat champagne gold with a single 2.10…
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Sep- 2025 -29 SeptemberDesigners
Tiffany launches new Elsa Peretti rings with diamond accents
Tiffany and Co has introduced new versions of Elsa Peretti’s Bone and Split rings, updated with diamond detailing as part of the designer’s 50th anniversary collection. The jewellery, first launched in 2024, is a reworking of Peretti’s signature sculptural style, inspired by her Bone cuff bracelet originally designed in 1970.…
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19 SeptemberDesigners
Tiffany unveils new chapter of Blue Book 2025 collection in Milan
Tiffany and Co has unveiled the fall chapter of its annual high jewellery collection, Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder, with nearly 40 new designs inspired by the ocean. The pieces were presented on 18 September at a gala in Milan. They continue the company’s exploration of marine themes and…
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Aug- 2025 -29 AugustDesigners
Gemopia to unveil new collection at the Jewellery Show
Manufacturer Gemopia, represented by distributor NYSA Creations, has announced that it will unveil its newest collection at the Jewellery Show, the first time it will exhibit at the show. The collection comprises gold jewellery across a variety of purities ranging from 9- to 22-carat, alongside silver and brass items, as…
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28 AugustDesigners
Andre Michael to unveil crushed gem jewellery range
Hatton Garden-based supplier Andre Michael has announced that it will unveil its “Crushed Collection”, at the Jewellery Show on 31 August and 1 September. The new collection will comprise rings and pendants featuring crushed natural coloured gemstones and diamonds. The jewellery features crushed natural emeralds, rubies, sapphires or diamonds. The…
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27 AugustTrade Organisations
GIA to revise laboratory-grown diamond services from October
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce updated evaluation services for D-to-Z laboratory-grown diamonds from 1 October, replacing its existing system. The new service, called the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Quality Assessment, will use descriptive terms rather than the grading nomenclature developed for natural diamonds. Stones will be described as either…
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