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- 2015 -5 AugustCurrent Affairs
Diamond market mood plummets to 2008 levels
Diamond prices fell again in July as market sentiment slumped to levels not seen since the 2008 downturn, according to the latest report from Rapaport. The report said that manufacturers rejected large quantities of rough supply as trading and manufacturing activity plummeted. It said that rough prices are unsustainable due…
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4 AugustProduct Launches
GIA introduces digital Diamond Focus Report’
The Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) has announced a new digital Diamond Focus Report. The low-cost digital report will be for natural, D-to-Z colour, round brilliant-cut diamonds that weigh between 0.15 and 0.29 carats. The information included in the report – which includes carat weight, color, clarity, cut grades, polish…
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Jul- 2015 -24 JulyEconomy
De Beers sales fall 21% in first half of 2015
Diamond company De Beers has reported a total sales decrease of 21% to $3bn (£1.94bn) in the first six months of the year to June 30, 2015. According to the first half results published by mining group Anglo American, which owns 85% of De Beers, underlying earnings before interest,…
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17 JulyRetailers
Argos launches bespoke diamond jewellery creation service
Argos has officially announced the launch of a new bespoke service allowing customers to create their own piece of diamond jewellery. ‘Exclusively Yours’ will allow consumers to create their own rings, earrings or pendants to meet their tastes and price range and have it directly delivered to their door. The…
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8 JulyEconomy
Diamond prices decline in June
Diamond prices continued to decline in June as decreased demand from the US and the Far East affected manufacturers. This is according to the latest report from Rapaport which found that diamond markets were relatively quiet as US demand after the JCK Las Vegas show was weaker than in previous…
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2 JulyDesigners
BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition winner announced
Jessica Mead, design assistant at Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won the BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition. UK designers were asked to draw up a matching wedding and engagement ring set in Fairtrade gold featuring a 50pt round brilliant-cut lab certified diamond and up to ½ a carat of small…
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Jun- 2015 -30 JuneDesigners
Carat expands presence in Harrods
Fashion jewellery brand Carat has opened a new 100 sq ft shop in London department store Harrods. Carat, which launched at Harrods in 2011, has expanded and taken up a new location in the ‘Designer Accessories’ room on the lower ground floor, following the success of its previous store. Scott…
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22 JuneAuctions
Gemfields continues ‘superb’ 2015 with successful ruby auction
Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has proclaimed a ‘superb’ start to 2015 after realising a total of $29.3m (£18.4m) at its latest rough ruby auction. The auction, which took place in Singapore last week, saw some 47,451 carats go under the hammer from the company’s Montepuez mine in Mozambique, which…
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11 JuneEconomy
Hallmarking up 3.1% in May
The total number of hallmarked articles in May grew by 3.1% compared with the same time last year, according to new figures released from all four of the UK’s assay offices. According to the data, which was compiled by the Birmingham Assay Office, there was a total of 770,075 articles…
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9 JuneInternational
Gemfields discovers ‘exceptionally’ rare matching rubies
Gemfields, the coloured gemstone supplier, has said it has discovered an ‘exceptionally’ rare pair of matching rubies from its Montepuez mine in Mozambique. With a combined weight of 45 carats, the two rough rubies will now form one of the highlights at the company’s ruby auction, taking place in Singapore…
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