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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Oct- 2024 -22 OctoberManufacturers
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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21 OctoberRetailers
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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16 OctoberDesigners
Hannah Martin London launches The Perfect Drug collection
Hannah Martin London has announced the launch of its tenth collection, The Perfect Drug. The collection comprises convertible necklaces and earrings, rings and bracelets with prices ranging from £800 to £25,000. The 26-piece collection “rejects a world numbed by distraction, whether it be from screens, substance abuse or the overwhelming…
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14 OctoberDesigners
Mouawad unveils Wings of Wonder collection
Mouawad has announced the launch of its latest collection, Wings of Wonder, inspired by butterflies. Handcrafted in 18-carat gold, the ‘Wings of Wonder’ collection features butterfly motifs adorned with shimmering diamonds and a moonstone centrepiece. Each piece also includes an array of gemstones, including mother-of-pearl, malachite, carnelian, and turquoise. The…
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10 OctoberManufacturers
Diamond prices decline in September
Diamond prices dropped in September as the market continued to suffer from an oversupply, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. As a result, Indian manufacturers reduced rough-buying and polished production to rebalance supply and demand. This adjustment also led to a decline in polished inventories, but will take a few…
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Sep- 2024 -13 SeptemberDesigners
Alice Van Cal unveils Halo Jackets
Alice Van Cal has announced the launch of Halo Jackets, new styles which can be attached to stud earrings. The Halo Collection can be mixed and matched with Alice Van Cal’s Stud collection. It has an assortment of choices from Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds and Diamonds and different halo shapes. Each…
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11 SeptemberDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils new Pharrell Williams designs
Tiffany and Co has announced the new designs from the Tiffany Titan by Pharrell Williams collection, featuring freshwater pearls. Key pieces include a statement necklace with freshwater pearls and nearly one total carat of diamonds, and a bracelet with freshwater pearls and over two total carats of diamonds. On the…
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5 SeptemberDesigners
Chaumet introduces first traceable Bee My Love pendant
Chaumet has announced that it is introducing a Bee My Love pendant with a Taille Impératrice diamond that’s fully traceable from the rough to the finished jewel. The new piece offers a unique jewel with a fully traced diamond, in accordance with the commitments made by the LVMH group. To…
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2 SeptemberManufacturers
De Beers prepares for next phase of G7 diamond import requirements
De Beers Group has confirmed that it is fully prepared to meet the requirements that now extend to diamonds of 0.5 carats and above, following the expansion of G7 import restrictions on Russian diamonds on 1 September 2024. De Beers’ proprietary Best Practice Principles and Pipeline Integrity standards have long…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustAuctions
Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction
Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. The larger stone is…
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