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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Feb- 2016 -19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
WFDB warns of synthetic diamonds fraudulently marked as natural
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced it has been informed that a vendor on online wholesale trading platform, Alibaba, is offering fraudulent diamonds. WFDB said the vendor is offering CVD lab-grown synthetic diamonds inscribed with the numbers of genuine GIA-graded natural diamonds reports. The seller on Alibaba,…
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18 FebruaryEconomy
Hallmarking down 9.1% in January
The total number of hallmarked items fell 9.1% in January, a decrease of 67,252 articles when compared with January 2015. That is according to latest figures released today by the four UK assay offices, and compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, which found during the month there was a total…
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17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Massive 404-carat diamond discovered in Angola
Lucapa Diamond Company has announced the discovery of a massive 404.2-carat, which it claims is the 27th largest diamond ever discovered. The type IIa D-colour diamond, which was discovered at the firm’s Lulo Diamond Project in Angola’s Lunda Norte Province, is the biggest recorded diamond ever found in Angola –…
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2 FebruaryEconomy
Polished diamond prices rise for third consecutive month
Prices of polished diamonds have continued to rise in January as shortages continued to support the market, which also saw a boost from the holiday season. That is according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) which found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds rose 0.9% during the month. RAPI…
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Jan- 2016 -28 JanuaryEconomy
De Beers rough diamond sales slump 39% in 2015
Rough diamond sales for De Beers slumped 39% to 19.9 million carats in 2015, according to the firm’s parent company Anglo American. In its production report for the fourth quarter of 2015, the company said that the drop in sales was due to a 12% fall in production to 28.7…
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25 JanuaryEconomy
Petra Diamonds revenue falls 28% in first-half results
Petra Diamonds has announced that revenue for the first six months of the financial year – ending December 31 – fell 28% to $154m (£108m). The fall in revenue was despite a 2% increase in production to 1,629,403 carats – compared with 1,601,069 carats in the same period last year…
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21 JanuaryProduct Launches
Edblad launches new ‘experimental’ brand
Swedish brand Edblad has announced the launch of what it calls a new ‘experimental’ brand – Edblad LAB. The company said that the brand, which debuts with a silver and gold collection, aims to test and try out new materials, techniques and designs in order to “develop and breathe life…
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11 JanuaryWatch Focus
Blancpain launches limited-edition Valentine’s Day watch
Luxury watch brand Blancpain has announced the launch of a limited-edition version of its historic Ladybird model for Valentine’s Day. The iconic model in Blancpain’s Women collection since it was first created in 1956, Ladybird was named as the world’s smallest round watch at the time of its launch. The…
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5 JanuaryEconomy
Polished diamond prices increase in December
The price of polished diamond continued to increase in December, boosted by last-minute Christmas holiday orders. The latest Rapnet Diamond Index (RAPI) from Rapaport found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds increased 1.5% during the month. RAPI for 0.30-carat diamonds and 0.50-carat diamonds increased by 4.7% and 3% respectively, while…
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4 JanuaryRetailers
Chisholm Hunter sells rare £500,000 diamond ring
Luxury jeweller and diamond merchant Chisholm Hunter has sold a rare diamond ring for more than £500,000. The 5-carat round brilliant D-colour flawless diamond ring was purchased by one of the store’s customers as a Christmas present for this wife. The diamond ring was crafted by the retailer’s in-house jewellers…
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