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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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new showroom in Dubai
British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that allows customers to design bespoke jewellery pieces, selecting from options including metals, gemstones and diamond carat,…
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21 AugustManufacturers
De Beers delivers $2.9bn economic contribution in 2024
De Beers has contributed $2.9bn (£2.16bn) in 2024 in taxes and economic value across its host countries and reported its best-ever safety record, with a total recordable injury frequency rate of 1.2. The figures were published in the group’s 2024 sustainability report, which also highlighted progress across climate action, nature…
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Jul- 2025 -31 JulyManufacturers
De Beers swings to $189m loss in H1 as prices and demand weaken
De Beers has posted an adjusted EBITDA loss of $189m (£142.9m) for the first half of 2025, compared with a $300m (£226.9m) income during the same period in 2024. The group said the loss was driven by a falling rough diamond price index and the sale of specific assortments at…
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30 JulyRetailers
PureJewels curates jewellery collection in celebration of UK–India trade deal
British Asian jeweller PureJewels has presented a curated selection of handcrafted pieces at Chequers, the country residence of the UK Prime Minister, as part of the official celebration of the signing of the UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The East London-based brand was invited by India’s Gem and Jewellery Export…
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30 JulyDesigners
Ottoman Hands launches online with John Lewis
British jewellery label Ottoman Hands has launched a curated range with John Lewis and Partners, marking its debut with the department store chain. The collection, which became available online on 29 July, includes several of the brand’s best-known designs, such as the Zand ruby drop earrings and the Myia hammered…
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29 JulyRetailers
Antique Jewellers launches free hallmark identification tool
UK-based antique ring specialist Antique Jewellers has launched Hallmark Finder, a new online tool that helps identify British jewellery hallmarks. The free-to-use Hallmark Finder allows collectors, dealers, valuers and jewellery professionals to quickly decode the small symbols stamped on antique and vintage pieces. It identifies metal purity, assay office and…
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29 JulyDesigners
Goldsmiths launches traceable diamond collection
Goldsmiths has launched its first traceable diamond collection, marking a shift towards transparency and sustainability in the luxury jewellery sector. The Goldsmiths Signature Diamond, developed in partnership with traceability platform Tracr, features a unique 77-facet cut and is set across a range of jewellery in 18ct gold and platinum. All…
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22 JulyRetailers
Loquet launches new summer charms
Loquet has unveiled a collection of lockets and charms for summer, including designs featuring cherries, pink cocktails and diamonds. According to the London-based jewellery brand, founded in 2013 by environmentalist and columnist Sheherazade Goldsmith, each piece is crafted in 18-carat gold and designed to hold personal meaning. New additions include…
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14 JulyDesigners
Anna Hu unveils 21 new pieces at Paris Haute Couture Week
Jewellery artist Anna Hu has unveiled 21 new creations at Paris Haute Couture Week autumn/winter 2025–2026, continuing her exploration of natural forms and Chinese cultural motifs. The collection draws on longstanding themes for the house, including flowers, butterflies, the Mandarin translation of Hu, and serpents. Hu collaborated with Parisian high…
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8 JulyDesigners
Graff unveils 129-carat diamond suite inspired by the Sixties
Graff has launched a new high jewellery suite, titled ‘1963’, in tribute to the year the luxury jeweller was founded. Unveiled during Paris Haute Couture Week, the collection draws inspiration from the cultural and aesthetic energy of the 1960s. It comprises a necklace, bracelet and earrings set with a total…
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