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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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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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchRetailers
SVP Jewellery presents adjustable ring collection
SVP Jewellery has launched its latest expandable ring collection, ‘The Audie Collection’, comprising 6mm trillion hand-cut gemstones. The collection features a labradorite stone to help “trigger new ideas leading to transformation” and “encourages new adventures”, and it is made for Scorpios and Leos. It also features a rose quartz stone…
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Feb- 2022 -22 FebruaryDesigners
Alice Van Cal reveals March Birthstone Collection piece
Alice Van Cal have revealed its signature piece for the March Birthstone, an Anima necklace with a round central aquamarine set in 18K white gold, with a retail value of £1,790. On the piece, the jeweller said that “aquamarine provides clarity of expression, allowing us to speak more freely knowing…
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Jan- 2022 -12 JanuaryEvents
Inhorgenta trade show postponed to April 2022
The Inhorgenta Munich trade show which was scheduled to take place between 11 February to 14, 2022, will be postponed following the Omicron variant outbreak. The platform for jewellery, watches and gemstones will now be held from 8 April to 11, 2022, at Messe München’s exhibition grounds. Klaus Dittrich, chairman…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
Guide to designing bespoke jewellery for your clients
Bespoke jewellery is uniquely designed for your client, with your input. Our customers want to create their own pieces, and partners want to design an extra special engagement ring for their loved one or create an original gift for an anniversary or birthday. The bespoke design process means our customers…
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