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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Jan- 2024 -16 JanuaryDesigners
Katie Loxton launches first jewellery line
British accessories label Katie Loxton has announced that its first ever jewellery line will launch on 6 February. The new line will include waterproof jewellery that is guaranteed not to tarnish and can be personalised and engraved in 18-carat gold PVD coating. Each of the 82 stackable pieces in the…
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15 JanuaryDesigners
Von Köck unveils new Valentines lines
Austrian jeweller Von Köck has unveiled two new lines ahead of Valentine’s Day. The first line is called Am Ohre and is Von Köck’s first customised jewellery line offering 17 different precious and semi-precious jewels. Von Köck has selected four stones to choose from; synthetic ruby, green quartz prasiolite, synthetic…
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10 JanuaryDesigners
Bucherer launches new diamond solitaires
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of its new diamond solitaires as part of the Joy, Heaven, 1888 and Allure collections. All the pieces in the Joy Collection boast sparkling details and can be customised. The colour, carat, cut and purity of the diamonds can be individually selected, as…
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Nov- 2023 -21 NovemberRetailers
Beauvince unveils The Iconics collection
Beauvince has unveiled The Iconics collection for the holiday season, which features yellow and white diamonds, alongside emeralds and rubies. The collection has been curated by second generation jeweller Komal Sankar and includes different pieces such as the Beauvince Sunrise Suite, Illumina Ring, Butterfly Fall Ring and more. The Beauvince…
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15 NovemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches new Art Deco collection
Sheffield-based jewellery brand Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has launched its new Art Deco collection. The new collection draws inspiration from the vintage Art Deco jewellery and has been designed by junior designer Emma Fathers. This collection pays homage to the “striking aesthetics” of Art Deco, featuring “bold” geometric patterns with…
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8 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers unveils Christmas Wreath collection
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has launched its new Christmas Wreath collection, exclusively designed and made in Britain. The range of brooches, stud earrings and pendants draws inspiration from York Minster’s decorations for the traditional religious period of Advent, taking place across the four Sundays up to 25 December,…
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7 NovemberRetailers
Hannah Martin London launches new A Vanitas collection
Eponymous jewellery brand founder Hannah Martin has launched her new A Vanitas collection in collaboration with Guy Berryman, founder of Applied Art Forms. A Vanitas is a collection of unisex, “heirloom-quality” jewellery inspired by the 17th-Century Dutch tradition of Vanitas paintings that “evoked the fleeting nature of life”. In a…
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Oct- 2023 -30 OctoberDesigners
Monique Lhuillier launches new Bliss Lab-Created Diamonds collection
Monique Lhuillier, known for her floral and romantic designs, has introduced lab-created diamond engagement rings and bands to her Monique Lhuillier Bliss fine jewellery collection. The new Monique Lhuillier Bliss Lab-Created Diamonds collection, sold exclusively at Kay Jewellers, features independently certified, colourless lab-created diamonds set in 18K gold. The collection…
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26 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers production declines 23% in Q3
De Beers Group has recorded a 23% decrease in production to 7.4 million carats in the third quarter. The company attributed the drop to the ongoing transition at Venetia and planned maintenance at its diamond mines in Botswana. The Venetia mine in South Africa saw the biggest decline, as production…
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25 OctoberDesigners
Chupi unveils The Next Decade line
Chupi has announced the launch of its latest collection, The Next Decade, to coincide with the opening of its new store in Dublin. The new line has been inspired by pieces of jewellery handed down to CEO and founder Chupi Sweetman. The standout pieces from the collection include the Queen…
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