Coloured Gemstones
Coloured gemstones are a dynamic and growing segment of the UK jewellery market, offering jewellers, designers, and wholesalers a broad palette of creative and commercial opportunities. From sapphires and emeralds to tourmalines and spinels, demand for vibrant, ethically sourced stones continues to rise among consumers seeking individuality and sustainability. Jewellery Focus delivers expert coverage on coloured gemstones, including sourcing challenges, market trends, treatment innovations, and insights into how these gems influence design and retail strategies across the trade.
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Aug- 2024 -21 AugustRetailers
Fabergé launches new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collection
Fabergé has collaborated with Warner Bros to launch the Fabergé x Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fine jewellery collection. The new collection pays homage to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel film to Tim Burton’s award-winning film Beetlejuice. Burton has collaborated closely with world-renowned Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd: The…
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Jul- 2024 -2 JulyRetailers
Fabergé and Gemfields launch new Malaika Egg
Fabergé has collaborated with Gemfields, the responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones, to create the Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. The new egg objet is being unveiled this July, the month of the ruby birthstone, with $100,000 from its sale to be donated to the Gemfields Foundation, to support…
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May- 2024 -31 MayDesigners
Kiki McDonough launches new Bridal collection
Kiki McDonough has launched its new 18-piece Pearl collection, including pendant, necklaces and earrings that feature fresh water cultured pearls set in 18ct gold. The pearls have been paired with intricate diamond motifs and blue topaz stones. These versatile pieces are suitable for brides and weddings guests. Inspired by providing…
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Mar- 2024 -27 MarchManufacturers
Gemfields reports second highest ever revenues despite 23% decline
Gemfields has reported a 23% decline in revenues to $262m (£207m) for the year ending 31 December 2023. The company attributed this to fewer carats sold in the year and in part to the cancellation of a higher-quality emerald auction that was scheduled for November 2023. Despite this, the group…
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12 MarchDesigners
Angara unveils Spring collection
Angara has announced the launch of its Spring collection for 2024 inspired by the “beauty of nature”. All the pieces are designed around some kind of nature and include coloured gemstones like emeralds and rubies. The collection also includes a number of engagement rings for the season including diamond solitaires…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Bucherer unveils Manhattan collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellry has announced the launch of its latest collection, the Manhattan Collection, inspired by the New York district. The exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces are varying shapes and combinations of carefully selected coloured gemstones and high-carat diamonds. Three unique sets of coloured gemstone creations and two diamond necklaces have been…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryManufacturers
Han Goldwyn set to close after 40 years
Long-established family-run jewellery manufacturer Han Goldwyn will close this March, upon the retirement of owner and director Brian Craddock and his wife, fellow director, Margaret. The company, located in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, began trading in 1980 and manufactured a large and varied range of jewellery in 9ct…
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29 JanuaryRetailers
Lily Arkwright to open new Birmingham showroom
Ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright is set to open a new showroom in Birmingham building on its 2023 London showroom opening. The new showroom will be located in the “renowned” Mailbox development, the UK’s “largest” mixed use destination outside of London The opening of the Birmingham showroom in February 2024…
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23 JanuaryDesigners
Theo Fennell unveils new pieces
Theo Fennell has unveiled its latest pieces for January including designs like Fable, Motley and brand new Ripple design. Ripple has been designed to act as a soft and subtle setting to “let the stones be the stars”. The Ripple designs are all earrings set in gold with various gemstones…
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberDesigners
Theo Fennel unveils Fable and Ripple collection
Theo Fennel has announced the launch of its latest collections, Fable and Ripple. The Fable collection is hand-made from an archive of unusual, coloured stones, beads, symbols and tiny sculptures. It includes a number of drop earrings, earrings and a bracelet including pearls and coloured gemstones. The Ripple collection combines…
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