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.
-
Apr- 2021 -19 AprilProduct Launches
Amore launches ‘Loving Life’ collection
Amore has announced the launch of a new 20-piece collection, “Loving Life”, which is available in prices ranging from £195 – £350. The 18 carat gold collection features signature designs on gold earrings and necklaces enhanced with diamonds. The new jewellery line also comes with the distinctive Amore heart logo…
Read More » -
9 AprilManufacturers
HB Antwerp and Lucara extend partnership
HB Antwerp and Lucara Diamond Corp have announced a new minimum two-year partnership agreement. First seen in 2020, the collaboration sees HB Antwerp purchasing the entirety of Lucara’s +10.8 carat rough diamonds from the Karowe mine in Botswana. The high value diamonds account for 70% of Lucara’s annual income, and…
Read More » -
Mar- 2021 -31 MarchAuctions
Christies to auction largest pink diamond ring for £18.2m
Christie’s has announced that a 15.81 carat “fancy vivid purple pink type lla” diamond ring, estimated between HK$195m (£18.2m) – HK$300m (£28m) will go under the hammer at the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 23 May 2021. The rare ‘Sakura’ pink diamond is reportedly the largest of its kind to…
Read More » -
17 MarchAuctions
Sotheby’s to auction Cartier bangle-bracelet for £3.6m
Sotheby’s has announced it will bring a diamond and rock crystal bangle-bracelet from Cartier to auction in Hong Kong on 20 April for an estimated price of HK$40-65m (£3.8-6m). The bracelet is a 63.66-carat pear-shaped white diamond. The auctioneer will also bring a jadeite bangle weighing 277.673 carats to the…
Read More » -
12 MarchAuctions
Victorian necklace to lead Fellows auction
A historic necklace which features 15 different coloured gems is set to go under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers with an estimate of £2,500 – £3,500. The 15 carat gold multi-gem and enamel necklace from the Victorian era comprises 15 distinct gems, including sapphire, emerald and demantoid garnet. Some of…
Read More » -
4 MarchSponsored
BAUNAT: The online brand disrupting the industry
Back in 2008, when savvy industry insiders Steven Boelens and Stefaan Mouradian founded their diamond jewellery brand BAUNAT, they ripped up the proverbial rule book in the process. Merging Antwerp’s age-old tradition of jewellery-making with the convenience of online shopping, the duo created an e-commerce site that is solely dedicated…
Read More » -
Feb- 2021 -22 FebruaryDesigners
Matilde Jewellery launches new ring for charity
Matilde Jewellery has announced the launch of its new Deusa ring, which will see 10% of proceeds go to the charity Plan International, in association with International Women’s Day. Designed exclusively for International Women’s Day 2021, the “beautiful and symbolic” recycled 14k gold and lab-grown diamond ring is “here to…
Read More » -
18 FebruaryRetailers
‘Diana Effect’ influencing engagement ring choices, report finds
The ‘Diana Effect’ is influencing consumers’ jewellery choices 40 years on, with the diamond and sapphire combination for engagement rings named the “first choice” for couples in the UK, according to new research from money.co.uk. It found that 82% of couples who opt for a combination-stone ring will choose the…
Read More » -
3 FebruaryProduct Launches
Ania Haie launches new Bright Future collection
Ania Haie has announced the launch of the Bright Future jewellery collection, which will be available from April 2021 with retail prices starting from £25. The collection houses a bold colour palette of teal, berry, powder blue, sage and optic white, which were chosen to suit outfits worn from summer…
Read More » -
1 FebruaryRetailers
Hancocks London JOM priced at £29,500
Hancocks London has announced its Jewel of the Month for February is a gold and Amethyst riviere necklace which is priced at £29,500. The 1870s necklace is made in 15 carat yellow gold and set with 18 graduated oval faceted amethysts in scalloped collets joined by chain links. The central…
Read More »
