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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Feb- 2025 -13 FebruaryDesigners
Boodles designs the 2025 Grand National Trophy
Boodles has announced that it is designing the Grand National Trophy for the 2025 Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse. This year’s trophy “captures the essence” of Randox, the Grand National’s sponsor, through its Biochip-inspired design, symbolising innovation, cutting-edge technology. Boodles designers wanted to pay homage to the iconic Aintree…
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4 FebruaryRetailers
Timex and Aston Martin launch new watch and jewellery collection
Timex Group has announced its partnership with the British luxury automotive brand Aston Martin. Announced during the Timex Group’s annual Global Summit in Abu Dhabi, the collaboration marks a significant venture into the worlds of watchmaking and jewellery for both brands. Under the new licensing agreement, Timex Group will design,…
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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils latest Pharrell collab
Tiffany and Co has revealed the latest designs from the Tiffany Titan collection, a collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams. The new designs are the third phase of the collaboration and feature the titan setting, a Floeting platform that elevates the diamond above the setting without any prongs or bezels. The…
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10 JanuaryDesigners
Dior presents Gem Dior collection
Dior has announced the launch of its latest collection, the Gem Dior collection. The collection is “enriched by unprecedented models”, such as earrings in yellow, rose or white gold. The collection also includes a bracelet sublimated by a gradation of sapphires and spessartite garnets. The collection has been designed as…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Baker Brothers unveils new store in Bedford
Family-run, independent luxury jewellery and watch retailer Baker Brothers has unveiled its new two-floor boutique in Bedford. The new store is a relocation and major expansion of its previous site, just a few doors away. Directors – and sisters- Lizzie and Rebecca McAuley, were instrumental in the vision for the…
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Dec- 2024 -13 DecemberDesigners
Toolally launches in John Lewis
British jewellery brand Toolally has announced its launch on JohnLewis.com with its Peacocks and Pearls collection. Available at John Lewis from the end of November, The Peacocks and Pearls collection is a nod to the colour palette and vibe of the late 60s and early 70s. The 23-piece jewellery collection…
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6 DecemberRetailers
Boodles launches two new pink diamond rings
Boodles has unveiled two new pink diamond rings, namely The Eternal Pink and The Candyfloss Pink. The Eternal Pink ring features a 2.06-carat pink diamond and boasts exceptional VS clarity – a “rarity” in pink diamonds, paired with a super vivid candyfloss hue. Flanked by a pair of pink diamonds,…
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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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26 NovemberAuctions
Rare Kashmir sapphire achieved £260k at Cheffins
A rare Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring was sold for £260,000 at Cheffins’ jewellery, silver and watches sale on 21 November after fierce international bidding led to a “record-breaking” price for a single lot of jewellery for Cheffins. The Kashmir sapphire ring (Lot 171) was from a private source in…
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21 NovemberRetailers
Mikimoto unveils new Christmas range with three new collections
London-based jewellery brand Mikimoto is set to celebrate the festive season with the launch of three new collections namely V Code, M Signature and Lucky Arrows. The V Code and M Signature feature Lustrous feature pearls while Lucky Arrows features the “iridescent” mother-of-pearl. The brand has extended the V Code…
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