De Beers
De Beers is one of the most influential names in the global diamond industry, shaping supply, pricing, and consumer demand through its mining operations and branding initiatives. For UK jewellery professionals, staying informed about De Beersโ activities is crucial to understanding market dynamics and trade opportunities. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of De Beers, including business updates, production reports, ethical sourcing initiatives, marketing campaigns, and their impact on the UK jewellery sector.
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Dec- 2017 -19 DecemberDesigners
Joanna Hardy reveals โworld’s firstโ foundation course in jewellery
Independent fine jewellery consultant, Joanna Hardy, has announced an online foundation course offering access to workshops and opportunities to work with craftspeople responsible for some of the worlds finest jewellery. Students will learn techniques and skills used by master craftspeople, offering advice on how to select jewellery in an informed…
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14 DecemberFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Lanes Jewellery
Name: Lanes Jewellery Location: Holt, Norfolk Year established: 1981 Number of staff: 5 Website: www.lanes.co.uk What is the history of the company? I was at art college studying graphic design and photography and found my career path by chance; in my late fathers shop I met a customer – Robert…
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Oct- 2017 -25 OctoberManufacturers
Gareth Mostyn leaves De Beers to join Church of England
De Beers Group has announced that Gareth Mostyn, executive head of strategy and corporate affairs, has decided to leave the business to join the Church of England as chief finance and operations officer. Gareth joined Anglo American in 2008 as head of corporate finance before moving to De Beers in…
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Sep- 2017 -21 SeptemberTrade Organisations
De Beers partners with the UN to boost equality
De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women across its organisation, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing. The firm has committed to achieving equality in the appointment of women and men into senior leadership roles, investing in women…
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14 SeptemberTrade Organisations
De Beers launches diamond education experience with Ridgeway
Ridgeway have delivered an education hub for The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies. This will house the Groupโs first online education course, aimed at sharing knowledge with industry members across the globe. The Diamond Foundation Course consists of eight…
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12 SeptemberProduct Launches
Industryโs first synthetic detector for set jewellery comes to market
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), a De Beers company, has announced what it claims is the first synthetic screening device for set jewellery, SYNTHdetect, now available for delivery. SYNTHdetect is the only synthetic screening device that has been designed specifically for jewellery retailers, allowing them to…
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Aug- 2017 -29 AugustManufacturers
De Beers to make largest investment into diamond marketing since 2008
De Beers Group has announced it will invest more than $140m (ยฃ107m) in marketing this year โ its biggest spend since 2008. The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets globally, with the greatest spend targeted in the US, China…
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Jun- 2017 -29 JuneDesigners
Jeweller Elizabeth Gage honoured with MBE
British jeweller Elizabeth Gage has been named in the Queenโs Birthday Honours List to receive an MBE. The Master Goldsmith has been creating jewellery for over 50 years and works with 18 and 22-carat gold. Her designs are inspired by different cultures, histories and nature and have become worldwide collectibles.…
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22 JuneManufacturers
De Beers to consider investing in start-ups
De Beers Group announced the launch of De Beers Ventures, which has been set up to actively consider the acquisition of minority stakes in start-ups and growth companies. The new initiative will consider small investments in areas that may include downstream distribution, consumer brands, marketing platforms, security, cutting and polishing,…
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6 JuneInternational
IIDGR unveils first synthetic tester for multiple mounted stones
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) has unveiled its new screening device to test multiple synthetic gems, SYNTHdetect. The device, created by the De Beers Group company, is the โfirst in the industryโ with the ability to test multiple mounted stones at once without the need for…
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