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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May- 2022 -16 MayProduct Launches
Bradley’s Jewellery unveils Twinkle Toes collection
Bradley’s Jewellery has launched a capsule collection of precious jewellery pieces, named Twinkle Toes, to raise funds for Steps Charity Worldwide and The Miscarriage Association. The non-profit, charitable collection comprises a disc pendant, a heart-shaped locket, and a foot-shaped charm set with diamonds and multi-coloured stones. Created by jeweller and…
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3 MayFeatures
Exclusive: An insight into Lily Arkwright’s European expansion
What is the history of the business? Launched in 2015 with a vision to offer consumers more, Lily Arkwright was designed to provide mined diamond alternatives to customers, offering more choice, better service and distinctive bridal jewellery. Why is Lily Arkwright planning to expand at this particular time? It’s really…
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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilNews
Gemfields establishes plans to support online gemstone marketplace
Gemfields has announced the establishment of Gemdustry Limited as an industry-owned vehicle to back GemCloud, a technology gateway that the company said “has the potential to play a central role in shaping the future of the coloured gemstone sector”. As a result of the establishment of Gemdustry, GemCloud Group gets…
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5 AprilNews
RJC opens second consultation on Code of Practice
The Responsible Jewellery Council has opened the second round of public consultation on the update of the RJC code of practices, closing on 29 April. The update will aim to address points of mining, precious metals, coloured gemstones, and laboratories. RJC is also exploring expanding the coloured gemstone material scope.…
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Jan- 2022 -12 JanuaryAdvice
2022 trends that will influence the jewellery industry
Many of us see the new year as the perfect time for a style refresh, and consumers who are finding a new sense of style will no doubt be interested in updating their jewellery boxes too. This means it’s a particularly important time for businesses in the jewellery industry to…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberRetailers
Andre Michael launches new tanzanite collection
Jeweller Andre Michael has announced the launch of a new collection of premium, responsibly sourced tanzanite jewellery, which is now available to retailers in the UK and Ireland. The evenly saturated deep blue tanzanites, weighing between one and four carats, feature in a wide assortment of fine jewellery items. The…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches £52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet…
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22 NovemberRetailers
PureJewels wins local innovation in business award
East London jeweller PureJewels has won the “Best Innovation in Business 2021” category at the Newham Chamber of Commerce business awards. PureJewels won the award in recognition of its 400% growth in visits to its e-commerce site over the past two years during the pandemic. The company supplies 22-carat gold…
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19 NovemberTrade Organisations
British Academy of Jewellery collaborates with Fuli Gemstones
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced it is collaborating with Fuli Gemstones to give its Jewellery Design and Manufacturing Diploma students “hands-on experience” working with Fuli’s natural peridot. The BAJ said the project challenges its level 5 diploma students to design and make jewellery featuring a Fuli peridot.…
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15 NovemberRetailers
Oldest jewellers in Harrogate to close after 190-year tenure
A Fattorini, the oldest jewellery store in the town of Harrogate has announced that it will close permanently after almost 190 years of trading. The closure is due to the retirement of the store owner, Anthony Tindall. As a result of the closing down, the store is currently offering up…
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