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Tiffany and Co unveils LVMH Watch Week 2025 novelties

Tiffany and Co has unveiled new watches as part of its presence at LVMH Watch Week 2025. One of the watch collections unveiled is the Carat 128 Aquamarine Watch named after the legendary Tiffany Diamond, a 128.54-carat cushion-shaped fancy yellow diamond. The Carat 128 collection is distinguished by its cushion-shaped…

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Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…

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Diamond market remains stable but cautious in 2025

The diamond market was stable in December, with holiday sales matching the industry’s modest expectations, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. However, the diamond trade entered 2025 with caution due to the sluggish consumer demand in the US and competition from the synthetics market. Rapaport reduced prices on the Rapaport…

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Petra Diamonds revenues drop 7% despite 17% rise in volumes

Petra Diamonds has reported a 7% drop in tender three FY 2025 sales to $71m (£56.6m) despite selling 700,803 carats, up 17% compared with the combined 600,161 carats sold in tenders one and two. The group stated that its sales were affected by a continued weak market across most size…

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Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings

Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…

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Diamond prices see more positive trend in November

Diamond prices rose for some categories in November as pre-holiday demand and a drop in polished production halted the negative trend of the past eight months, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, edged…

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Jessica Flinn unveils new fine jewellery range ahead of Christmas

Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has unveiled its latest collection of fine jewellery, featuring ready to wear bracelets, necklaces and earrings with new designs. The new range includes both lab grown and mined diamonds. From bezel set diamond bracelets to constellation-inspired necklaces and earrings, the collection is suitable for both every…

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Gem Diamonds revenues rise to $42.7m in Q3

Gem Diamonds has seen its revenues surge to $42.7m (£32.8m) in Q3 2024 compared with $34.8m (£26.78m) in Q2 2024, as it sold 25,617 carat diamonds. It also revealed that the average price per carat also improved, rising to $1,603 (£1,233.5) from $1,424 (£1,095.7) in the prior three months. The…

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De Beers to provide country of origin data for its diamonds

De Beers Group has announced that it will provide data on country of origin for all De Beers-sourced rough diamonds above 1.25 carats that are newly registered on the Tracr platform, the digital platform for tracing natural diamonds from source at scale. From the start of 2025, this will be…

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Anna Hu’s White Lily bangle joins British Museum’s permanent collection

Euro-based Asian jewellery artist Anna Hu Haute Joaillerie has announced that her Enchanted Lily Bangle has joined the permanent collection of the British Museum as the first contemporary jewellery. The jewellery piece is on display in the museum’s Sir Joseph Hotung Gallery of China and South Asia. The Enchanted White…

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