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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Mar- 2023 -16 MarchRetailers
Gembridge launches ‘Out of Africa’ gemstones collection
Digital marketplace Gembridge has launched its “Out of Africa” collection, inspired by the popular movie and reflecting the romance of coloured gemstones. The collection contains an array of rare and beautiful stones from across the continent, from tourmalines to tsavorites, which are found only in Africa. Africa is one of…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberDesigners
Fabergé announces exclusive collaboration with Yorkshire jeweller
Fabergé is set to launch a Yorkshire Rose egg pendant at Easter, designed exclusively by Yorkshire jewellery designer Kay Bradley who runs the independent boutique jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers in York. The piece features a hand-enamelled Yorkshire Rose with a yellow sapphire centre in homage to the region’s heritage. Bradley…
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Sep- 2022 -12 SeptemberNews
Lucy Quartermaine secures RJC Certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that silver jewellery brand, Lucy Quartermaine, has achieved Certification against its 2019 Code of Practices (COP). The RJC COP is the global standard for the responsible jewellery and watch industry, focusing on business ethics and responsible supply chains. Lucy Quartermaine’s COP covers all…
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6 SeptemberRetailers
Lark & Berry expands Veto Hoop Collection with new pieces
Lark and Berry has announced the addition of four new statement pieces which have been added to its best-selling Veto Hoop Collection, offering an array of colours. The new pieces have been crafted with silver and rhodium plated to protect the jewellery, and includes new Veto Bright Sapphire and Diamond…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustFeatures
Lily Arkwright: a perfect time for engagements
What have Lily’s Arkwright’s sales looked like so far this year? As we continue to execute our five-year strategy, we are pleased with the brilliant sales results we have seen. With the wedding industry booming this year, it is fantastic to see the results we have achieved off the back…
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12 AugustAppointments
Nivoda appoints chief product officer
Nivoda, the B2B diamond marketplace, has continued its expansion with the appointment of James Morgan as its new chief product officer. Morgan joins after seven years at Amazon where he was head of Prime for Europe, and he will oversee the company’s continued expansion after Nivoda tripled both revenue and…
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Jul- 2022 -20 JulyFeatures
How are gemstones reinventing the jewellery industry
Gemstones have been a popular choice for jewellery for centuries, and their popularity does not seem to be waning. Gemstones are currently experiencing a bit of a renaissance in the jewellery industry. Thanks to new technologies and design trends, gemstones are being used in innovative ways that are changing the…
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20 JulyProduct Launches
Lark & Berry launches summer 2022 piercings range
Lark and Berry has launched its 14K gold piercing range, Ear Envy, for summer 2022, comprising coloured gemstones and earrings in choices of white diamonds, white gold and yellow gold. The collection comprises a ‘Trio Stone Crawler’ earring in white gold which includes a trio of coloured stones, a ‘Lightning…
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19 JulyFeatures
JGW Singapore attracting big-name exhibitors
Some of the world’s biggest jewellery and gemstone companies are taking part in Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW), previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from 27 to 30 September in Halls 3 to 6 of the Singapore EXPO. The fair will present the newest products…
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Jun- 2022 -17 JuneAppointments
ICA appoints Douglas K. Hucker as new CEO
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has appointed Douglas K. Hucker, to serve as its next chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Gary Roskin who has led the association for the past seven years. In his new role, Hucker will work to expand ICA’s membership, strengthen the organisation’s influence and resources,…
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