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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Dec- 2014 -5 DecemberAuctions
Dreweatts’ £1.2m fine jewellery auction
Dreweatts achieved stellar results in a day of luxury sales at their London saleroom on 27 November, with prices totalling over £1 million. Fierce international bidding saw iconic jewels by the master jewellers and high jewellery ateliers of the 20th Century including Bulgari, Graff and Jean Schlumberger, steal the show and…
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4 DecemberEconomy
Polished diamond suppliers reduce prices in November
Polished diamond prices fell in November as suppliers lowered prices in an effort to improve cash flow, according to Rapaport’s Rapnet Diamond Index (RAPI). The price for 1-carat laboratory-graded diamonds declined by 1.7% in November, while 0.3-carat diamonds fell 2.2% and 0.5-carat diamonds dropped 1.6%. Three-carat diamonds decreased by 1.8%…
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Nov- 2014 -21 NovemberManufacturers
Gemfields’ latest auction records 11% rise in average carat price
Gemfields has announced its rough emerald and beryl auction snared $34.9m (£22.28m) total revenue, the second highest number ever achieved at any higher quality rough auction. The auction, held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13-17, generated an average realised price of $65.89 (£42) per carat, a new record for higher…
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13 NovemberUncategorized
CONTRIBUTED: The Watch Gallery presents a Christmas-worthy portfolio
We’ve only just hit November and Christmas countdown has begun – that’s if store displays of premature tinsel and pine trees are anything to go by. Despite the usual statements of ‘it’s far too early’, preparation is key in delivering the finest present you can, and what better way to…
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Oct- 2014 -28 OctoberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds reports highest production in its history
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue in Q1 was up 55% to $100.8m (£62.3m). The results also included the sale of an 85% interest in its 122ct Cullinan blue diamond for $23.5m (£14.5m), discovered earlier this year. The results, which covered production and sales from July 1 to September 30…
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9 OctoberProduct Launches
Jeweller lights £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park
Diamond jeweller Denis Bellessort, founder of Bonds of Union, flew and lit a £1m diamond above London’s Holland Park to celebrate his new collection. The stunt was to celebrate the launch of Bonds of Union new 18ct gold diamond line, ‘Diamonds’. In a statement from the company it said that…
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2 OctoberManufacturers
Gem Diamonds’ 198ct white diamond sold for £6.6m
Gem Diamonds, owner of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho, has announced the sale of its 198ct white diamond for $10.6m (£6.6m). The recovery of the Type II, D colour diamond was announced on 5 August, and was sold at the company’s Letšeng tender in September. Clifford Elphick, CEO of Gem…
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Sep- 2014 -19 SeptemberWatch Focus
Aspen launch Aspen XII timepiece
Jewellery and watch brand Aspen have announced the launch of the Aspen XII watch, designed to memorise the most important moments in someone’s life. The watch, which has been launched as a limited edition with 88 pieces, features up to 12 different names with their correspondent dates of choice crafted…
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17 SeptemberEconomy
Global diamond demand reaches record levels, says De Beers
Global demand for diamond jewellery reached a record high of $79bn (£48bn) in 2013, according to the inaugural Diamond Insight Report published today by De Beers. However the report claims that “substantial investment will be required in diamond production, technology, and branding, marketing and retail standards” if the industry is…
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15 SeptemberEvents
Carat wins five new shop-in-shop partners at IJL
Carat exhibited three new collections at International Jewellery London in Olympia last week and has reported a “fantastic response”. In a statement, the firm said: “The collections have a modern twist of Fashion/ Fine and are beautifully crafted with CARAT*s trademark gemstones.” Collections are scheduled to launch just in time the…
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