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- 2024 -14 AugustManufacturers
Gem Diamonds revenues rise by 9% in H1
Gem Diamonds has reported a 9% increase in revenues to US$77.9m (£60.6m) as it sold 56,944 carats in H1 2024 (H1 2023: 52,163 carats). From 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2024 the group also achieved an average price of US$1,366 (£1063.7) per carat and saw a 10% increase in…
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9 AugustNews
Diamond prices plummet in July
Diamond prices dropped sharply in July amid slow retail sales and an oversupply in India, according to Rapaport’s RapNet Diamond Index. The seasonal summer slowdown also had a negative effect on sales. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI™) for 1-carat goods, reflecting round, D to H, IF to VS2 diamonds, slid…
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1 AugustDesigners
Jessica Flinn unveils Tea and Two Sugars pendant
Jessica Flinn has announced the launch of the Tea and Two Sugars Pendant crafted in celebration of National Yorkshire Day. The pendant is expertly crafted from the finest nine-carat recycled white, yellow, or rose gold, shaped into a tea cup and saucer. At its centre is a gemstone representing your…
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyDesigners
Boodles unveils the Monaco collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its latest line, the Monaco collection inspired by the race track set within the city of Monte Carlo. Lining the route, white round brilliant-cut diamonds and pink diamonds are set in 18-carat Single Mine Origin pink and white gold. At the heart of each…
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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneDesigners
Alice Van Cal unveils 8 Faces Diamond Drop Earrings
Alice Van Cal has announced the launch of its latest innovative product the 8 Faces Diamond Drop Earrings. These crafted earrings feature pear-cut white diamonds and can be styled in eight unique ways. They include 18 carat white gold, have a 6.3 total diamond carat weight and are approximately 2.7″…
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24 JuneRetailers
Chaumet unveils new Chaumet en Scène collection
Chaumet has launched its new Chaumet en Scène collection which features three “eloquently” cadenced scenes: Music, Dance and Magic. In this first scene celebrating music, three parures feature a trio of emeralds, sapphires and diamonds composing an “exquisite score”. Meanwhile, the second Chaumet en Scène set piece represents a “series…
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5 JuneManufacturers
De Beers welcomes G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds
De Beers has stated that it fully supports the intent of the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. For these to be effective, the group said that the sanctions must be “practical, industry-wide and enforceable”. In response to requests from G7 governments, De Beers offers the following perspectives. Timing: Import restrictions…
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May- 2024 -13 MayDesigners
Boodles launches National Gallery collection
Boodles has announced the launch of its National Gallery collection to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the National Gallery. Three new Boodles suites take inspiration from artistic techniques: Play of Light, Brushstrokes and Perspective. A fourth, Motherhood, acknowledges a key theme of the Gallery itself evidenced by the various representations…
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13 MayRetailers
Lightbox lowers lab-grown diamond retail prices by up to 40%
De Beers Group’s lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox has announced it has lowered the retail price of its lab-grown diamonds by up to 40%. The brand’s colourless DEF stones, featuring an excellent cut and VS clarity, are now $900 (£716.7) a carat, down 40% from $1,500 (£1194.6). The price of lab-grown…
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Apr- 2024 -24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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