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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Mar- 2024 -8 MarchDesigners
Alice Van Cal unveils Halo collection
Alice Van Cal has announced the launch of its latest Spring collection Halo, featuring a collection of earrings. The Halo collection features six Halo design shapes, offered in a variety of stones in Yellow, Rose and White Gold. Some of the collection includes the Heart Halo Black Diamond in 18…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Bucherer unveils Manhattan collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellry has announced the launch of its latest collection, the Manhattan Collection, inspired by the New York district. The exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces are varying shapes and combinations of carefully selected coloured gemstones and high-carat diamonds. Three unique sets of coloured gemstone creations and two diamond necklaces have been…
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13 FebruaryRetailers
Thomas Sabo Charm Club collection adds new zodiac and number pieces
Thomas Sabo’s Charm Club has added new star signs and number charms to its collection. The new charms are dedicated entirely to the theme of zodiac signs and numbers and celebrates the “lucky symbolism of personal stars and important numbers in life”. These octagonal 3D zodiac charms feature a “minimalist”…
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Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryRetailers
Graff unveils Paris Haute Couture-inspired collection
British multinational jeweller Graff has launched its new jewellery collection representing a selection of “contemporary” designs in celebration of Paris Haute Couture Week. The collection is designed with “intricate” modern design motifs featuring graphic, abstract lines and asymmetrical arrangements. Featuring necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, the collection boasts rare stones,…
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24 JanuaryRetailers
80% of diamond engagement rings lab-grown, says Queensmith
Queensmith has revealed that 80% of the diamond engagement rings it sold in 2023 were lab-grown. The company believes this is because lab-grown diamonds allow consumers to purchase larger carat weights and higher quality diamonds. Also because they are a more environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced alternative to mined diamonds.…
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22 JanuaryDesigners
Alice Van Cal unveils Ortus Mother’s Day collection
Alice has announced the launch of its new collection named Ortus which has been released in anticipation of Mother’s Day. The collection includes a range of three bracelets which come in different metals with different gems. The first variation of the bracelet is a diamond and yellow sapphire in 18…
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17 JanuaryManufacturers
De Beers reduces diamond prices by 10% to improve demand
De Beers has reportedly cut its diamond prices by 10% to increase demand and revive gem sales, Bloomberg has reported. The hefty price reductions come as competition from lab-grown diamonds increased. The industry nearly came to a halt last year as the two largest miners virtually stopped producing in an…
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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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