Clarity
Clarity is a critical factor in diamond and gemstone grading, directly impacting value, consumer confidence, and retail pricing across the jewellery trade. For UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers, understanding clarity standards and educating customers is key to maintaining trust and driving sales in a competitive market.
Jewellery Focus provides authoritative coverage on clarity, including updates from grading laboratories, changes in certification practices, market trends affecting demand for higher or lower clarity grades, and insights into how clarity influences supply chain dynamics. Our reporting supports professionals seeking to navigate the technical and commercial aspects of gemstone quality.
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Nov- 2024 -27 NovemberDesigners
Ernest Jones launches lab-grown diamond collection
Ernest Jones has announced the launch of its new lab-grown diamond collection Bloom. There are seven different fashion-inspired collections named after European cities. Six of the pieces are distinguished by the shape of the fancy cut stones and one for the seamless, smooth stone setting. The Florence piece has a…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberRetailers
Gemfields and Eshli Fine Jewellery launch Zambian emeralds collection
Gemfields has collaborated with Eshli Fine Jewellery to launch a Zambian emeralds jewellery range and demonstrate a shared commitment to responsible mining practices. The Eshli Fine Jewelry x Gemfields collection features the Evil Eye Pendant which boasts a recognisable evil eye motif, while the Emerald Open Shank Ring features an…
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7 OctoberRetailers
Bucherer unveils The Blue Path collection
Bucherer has unveiled its new collection, The Blue Path, which features pieces of jewellery in yellow gold and emeralds created by the masters of the ateliers for The Green Path Collection last year. The focus this autumn will be on deep blue indicates and to emphasise the exclusiveness of these…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustAuctions
Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction
Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. The larger stone is…
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1 AugustRetailers
Golden Concept unveils new Cuban Iced and Halo collection
Golden Concept has announced the launch of two new collections, Cuban Iced and Halo. According to the brand, Cuban Iced is a fusion of “urban sophistication and elegance” and Halo is a “modern collection with royal roots”. The Cuban Iced range features a Cuban chain, necklaces, bracelets and rings that…
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Jul- 2024 -29 JulyTrade Organisations
UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry welcomes new secretary and minister of state
The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry has welcomed the appointment of Lisa Nandy MP and Sir Chris Bryant MP as new secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and minister of State (DCMS), respectively. In letters to both ministers, the industry-wide group expressed its desire to continue…
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May- 2024 -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 -15 AprilDesigners
BAJ hosts Graff for collaborative exhibition
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff, came together to host the BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project. According to BAJ, the exhibition and awards evening marked an important collaboration between industry and education, highlighting the shared commitment to “nurturing aspiring creatives on…
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Mar- 2024 -19 MarchTrade Organisations
GSI launches B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform
Gemological Science International (GSI) has launched a new B2B GSI Stock Exchange platform. The platform is crafted to aid jewellery manufacturers in efficiently sourcing goods for their GSI certified jewellery programmes, providing a “vital resource” for seamless transactions within the industry. The GSI Stock Exchange offers both natural and lab-grown…
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1 MarchNews
LDB pens open letter as G7 restrictions come into force
London Diamond Bourse has written a letter to its members and industry colleagues to discuss the implications of the G7 restrictions that come into effect today (1 March 2024). The letter was published following an emergency meeting held by the council of management of the London Diamond Bourse. In the…
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