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- 2020 -19 NovemberDesigners
Andre Michael unveils alphabet diamond pendant collection
Andre Michael jewellery has launched an alphabet diamond pendants collection for the festive season. The jeweller said it comes as an increasingly wide choice of first names in the UK has led to an increased demand for lettering across the alphabet. In addition, the holiday 2020 trends report from the…
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13 NovemberAuctions
Largest purple-pink diamond sells for record price
Sotheby’s Geneva has announced the sale of a 14.83-carat pink diamond for $26m (£19.7m), a record price for a sale of its kind at an auction. Named the Spirit of the Rose after a 20th Century Russian ballet, it is the largest purple-pink diamond to ever appear at auction, and…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva sale totals $40m
Christie’s Geneva’s recent ‘Magnificent Jewels’ sale has achieved a total of $40m (£30m), selling 89% of all lots and 100% by value. This season’s sale was held in a new adapted format due to the pandemic, with both a live hybrid and online component, attracting over 1,500 bids from around…
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11 NovemberDesigners
HB Antwerp to receive 998 carat diamond
HB Antwerp is set to receive a 998 carat diamond that has been discovered in the Botswana Karowe mine. When the diamond arrives the firm will analyse, plan and eventually cut the stone ready for consumer purchasing. HB Antwerp is known for its diamond trade chain and uses technology to…
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10 NovemberInternational
Industry reacts to Argyle mine closure
Western Australia’s Argyle mine closed today (10 October) after more than 30 years of being in operation. The mine, owned by Rio Tinto, was known to have been the source of the world’s most prized pink diamonds, which have gone on to be sold to Ernest Jones and H Samuel…
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5 NovemberDesigners
HB Antwerp to design 549-carat diamond for Louis Vuitton
HB Antwerp has announced it will design and polish a 549-carat diamond for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. This will be the diamond-focused technology company’s second collaboration with the luxury good retailer. The diamond in question was found on 1 February in the Karowe mine in Botswana by Canadian diamond…
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2 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to handle Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski collection sale
Christie’s has announced it has been chosen to handle The Collection of Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, the muse of Andy Warhol. The collection of jewellery, art and design will take place in December later this year, with additional sales taking place in April 2021; including the ‘Magnificent Jewels’ on 8…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberNews
Pure Jewels partners with Ainsworth Jewellers
Pure Jewels has announced the launch of its retail partnership with Ainsworth Jewellers, according to local newspaper The Lancashire Times. The London based jewellers, which supplies “high purity gold and platinum jewellery” mainly to the British Asian market, said Ainsworth’s will now be stocking the Pure Jewels’ collections at its…
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28 OctoberDesigners
Kimaï launches engagement ring line
London-based fine jewellery brand Kimaï has announced the launch of its first line of engagement rings. The Perfectly Imperfect Collection comes as the group, which uses lab-grown diamonds, said it is “committed to re-educating, re-aligning and re-imagining the diamond industry”. The new collection features six made-to-order pieces designed to “spotlight…
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23 OctoberAuctions
Christie’s launches series of online auctions
Christie’s is preparing to launch the Geneva Luxury Sales, a series of live and online auctions, which will last from 27 October to 19 November. The “season” of auctions will feature three ‘Jewels’ auctions, one ‘Watches’ sale and a ‘Rare and Fine Wines’ auction. Live auctions (9-10 November), as well…
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