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- 2013 -13 FebruaryDesigners
Winner of Weston Beamorโs annual student award announced
Weston Beamor took the recent Jewellery Show as a chance to announce the winner of its annual design competition.
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Jan- 2013 -11 JanuaryEconomy
Lightweight and fashion jewellery affecting hallmarking figures, says assay master
Shoppers are increasingly looking to lightweight silver articles and fashion jewellery, which do not need hallmarking, according to the chief executive of the Birmingham Assay Office.
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4 JanuaryEvents
Ambiente adds watch area
Consumer goods trade show Ambiente has added a watch area to its trade show format for 2013, with a focus on trend-driven and design-oriented watch manufacturers.
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Dec- 2012 -18 DecemberProduct Launches
Alfred Terry moves into menโs jewellery market
Jewellery manufacturer Alfred Terry has announced the launch of its REVV collection โ the first menโs range from the north-London-based company.
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10 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Largest ever 3.15 carat coloured diamond set to be auctioned
A rare 3.15 carat circular-cut coloured diamond is set to be auctioned in New York and is expected to raise between ยฃ435,000 and ยฃ750,000.
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5 DecemberEvents
CARAT* announced as BAFTA jewellery partner for 2013
CARAT* has proudly announced it will be the Official Jewellery Partner to the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards for the third successive year.
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Nov- 2012 -30 NovemberEvents
Pippa Middleton helps W&W Jewellery celebrate best of the brand
Pippa Middleton was among the big names in attendance at a recent W&W Jewellery event celebrating the best of the brandโs bespoke pieces.
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16 NovemberTrade Organisations
Watchdog Daily follows hallmark trail to Birmingham Assay Office
The Watchdog Daily team recently ventured to the Birmingham Assay Office, with a cohort of Birmingham Trading Standards officers, to document the progress of seized, wrongly hallmarked goods.
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15 NovemberEvents
Backes & Strauss contributes to Chain of Hope Gala Ball auction
The 2012 Chain of Hope Annual Gala Ball, held on 8 November at the Natural History Museum in London, raised more than ยฃ700,000 for the charity, and a new timepiece proved to be a hit in the live auction.
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13 NovemberRetailers
Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event
Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in Londonโs trendy Knightsbridge โ hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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