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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Aug- 2023 -15 AugustRetailers
Pandora launches three new lab-grown diamond collections
Pandora has announced the expansion of its lab-grown diamonds assortment with the launch of three new collections. The new collections include Pandora Nova, Pandora Era and Pandora Talisman. Pandora Nova features round brilliant or princess cut stones and introduces a proprietary four-prong setting that reveals more of the diamond. Pandora…
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Jul- 2023 -10 JulyDesigners
Tiffany and Co acquires ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’
Tiffany and Co has announced that it has acquired a rare 10 carat “Tiffany Muzo Emerald”. The gemstone is named after the mine it was found in, the Muzo emerald mine in Colombia. The rectangular square cut emerald was extracted from the historical Puerto Arturo shaft in December 2019. It…
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3 JulyRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers unveils new custom diamond cut
Independent jewellery retailer, Bradley’s Jewellers York, has partnered with New York-based WD Lab Grown Diamonds to create a unique diamond cut for its best-selling York Rose Collection. The custom-created York Rose-cut, designed by Bradley’s Jewellers founder, Kay Bradley, features an internal facet pattern inspired by the heraldic White Rose of…
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Jun- 2023 -20 JuneE-Commerce
Jewellers Mutual expands its Zing Marketplace services
Jewellers Mutual Group, the insurance and business solutions provider dedicated to the jewellery industry since 1913, has expanded its Zing Marketplace by adding lab grown diamond shopping and a luxury jewellery photography service called Studio. Registered jewellers of Zing Marketplace have access to these services as well as an entire…
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May- 2023 -30 MayRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new Chester store
Luxury diamond jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new store in Chester city centre. Located in the historic area of Eastgate Street, the store will bring the brand’s unique concept of custom-made designs to the high street, allowing customers to create their own customised jewellery. The made-to-order service allows…
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Apr- 2023 -6 AprilDesigners
Mishanto introduces new range featuring spinels
Mishanto has announced its new range of jewellery which aims to bring spinels to the UK market. Spinels are a type of precious stone which have been popular in Asia, the USA, and parts of Europe for a while. They have a hardness of eight on the Mohs scale, close…
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Nov- 2022 -22 NovemberDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers launches special edition christmas bangles
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has launched a new set of bangle designs ahead of Christmas. The special edition “Yorkshire Rose” bangle will be available from 1 December 2022, in a range of precious metals, including solid 9k and 18k white, yellow and rose gold, and a small…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright sees 10% YOY growth during ‘Sustainable September’
Lily Arkwright has revealed that it has seen a 10% average year-on-year growth in sales in Sustainable September since 2016. By using lab-grown diamonds, Lily Arkwright’s says its collection is better for the planet, and has seen “significant” growth in recent years as shoppers seek more sustainable product options. In…
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May- 2022 -12 MayFeatures
James Sanders London Diamonds founder on the return of a 90s favourite
Before starting up London Diamonds, James Sanders was well used to the entrepreneurial mindset. London Diamonds is a disruptive innovator in the best way possible – a way for customers to buy diamonds at their true value. And, as with most of the best ideas within the luxury market, it…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilProduct Launches
Lily Blanche launches new gemstone collection
Luxury British Jewellery company, Lily Blanche, has announced that it is launching its new jewellery collection today, featuring genuine carnelian earrings and rings. The collection comprises carnelian gemstones crafted in sterling silver, 18 carat gold, rose gold and white gold vermeil. The jewellers said each stone has been carefully selected”…
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