Colour
Colour is a key factor in the appeal and value of gemstones, playing a central role in jewellery design, grading, and consumer preferences. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding colour trends and their impact on pricing, sourcing, and sales is vital. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on gemstone colour grading, market analysis, and style trends, as well as insights into consumer demand for coloured stones and innovative uses of colour in contemporary jewellery design.
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Jul- 2020 -9 JulyProduct Launches
Hublot launches new Big Bang timepiece
Hublot has unveiled its new Big Bang timepiece, designed alongside Garage Italia and Lapo Elkann. The ‘Millennial Pink’ watch features a 42-mm case, and is made from modern, lightweight aluminium, a unisex and monochrome material, featuring a satin-finished and through-tinted millennial pink. The “highly specific” colour was obtained by anodisation,…
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1 JulyAuctions
Jewel sells for world record price in an online auction
Christie’s has announced that its 28.86 carat, D colour diamond was the highest valued lot ever offered in a Christie’s online sale. The stone was estimated at $1m (£806k) to $2m (£1.6m), and received bids immediately upon the sale going live on 16 June. After a “fierce competition” of 31…
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Jun- 2020 -18 JuneFeatures
An open letter to the jewellery industry re racism
Dear fellow human beings, A lot of you feel strongly about the recent events in the US, as the protests following George Floyd’s death have raised much deeper issues of inherent racism, and people of all races have started to speak out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement.…
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11 JuneAuctions
Christie’s to launch Anna Hu auction
An online auction of three Anna Hu jewellery pieces will take place at Christie’s from 3 July to 13 July, with proceeds going towards frontline workers amid the pandemic. The pieces will be sold by Diamonds That Care, a newly-launched social responsibility initiative of Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond mining…
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11 JuneE-Commerce
De Beers launches new e-commerce site
De Beers has announced the launch of a new “customer-centric” website, debeers.com, that is set to provide a “unique offering” among the fine jewellery industry. The e-commerce site will be available in English, French and Chinese, and will expand the group’s product selection that is available for purchase, including a…
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5 JuneFeatures
The rarest pearl of all – The Cozumel Pearl
Kokichi Mikimoto, founder of the famous Akoya Pearls, always used to say “Never give up and always keep working, and someday you will have results”. This motto is the heart and soul of Cozumel Pearl Farm in the Mexican Caribbean. Not known for pearling, the Caribbean has drawn world renowned…
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2 JuneDesigners
Hublot launches Big Bang e timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of the Big Bang e, described as a connected watch equipped with the latest technology. It is the newest embodiment of its previous Big Bang model. The Big Bang e is available in a 42 mm case, made from either titanium or ceramic. The hour…
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May- 2020 -13 MayAnalysis
How jewellers can maximise store closure time
As business owners across the country temporarily close their physical stores and reduce their hours due to the latest government restrictions, now is the time for retailers to think about expanding the services they offer and future-proofing their businesses. This is particularly important for small, independent retailers who might not…
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Apr- 2020 -14 AprilAuctions
Vicar of Dibley pendant goes to auction
A cross pendant that featured in BBC comedy The Vicar of Dibley will be auctioned at Fellows Auctioneers. The 18ct gold ‘Heera’ diamond cross pendant was created in conjunction with the National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) and designed by actress Dawn French. The pendant has an estimated price between £500 and…
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Feb- 2020 -27 FebruaryTips
Five tips to guide you when picking a diamond to purchase
When it comes to choosing something as precious as a diamond, it will need careful consideration and lots of knowledge. You don’t want to splurge on something that’s not authentic or of low-quality. A diamond’s price and quality are determined by four C’s –– clarity, colour, carat, and cut. Each…
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