Diamond
Diamonds remain the cornerstone of the global jewellery trade, shaping trends and driving consumer demand across all market segments. For UK jewellers, designers, wholesalers, and manufacturers, staying informed about developments in the diamond sector is critical to navigating supply chain dynamics, pricing fluctuations, and shifting consumer preferences. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage of the diamond industry, including market analysis, ethical and lab-grown alternatives, regulatory changes, and insights into sourcing and sustainability. From the latest trends in diamond jewellery to updates from major producers and distributors, our reporting equips trade professionals with the knowledge to make informed commercial decisions.
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Jan- 2026 -13 JanuaryAppointments
Christie’s appoints new global managing director for luxury
Global auction house Christie’s has appointed Kimberly Miller as global managing director for luxury, promoting her from her previous role as regional managing director for luxury in the Americas. Miller will be based in New York and will oversee Christie’s global luxury business across live and online auctions and private…
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Dec- 2025 -31 DecemberRetailers
Hancocks London reveals first Jewel of the Month for 2026
Hancocks London has selected a pair of Georgian diamond earrings as its first Jewel of the Month for 2026. The pendeloque earrings date from around 1830 and were designed to be worn in different configurations. Each earring is centred on an old-cut pear-shaped diamond, suspended within an articulated frame of…
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18 DecemberTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council reports surge in large diamond discoveries
The Natural Diamond Council has published a new report examining a recent increase in the discovery of exceptionally large diamonds, which it links to advances in mining and recovery technology. The report, Record-Breaking Diamonds, is the latest in the council’s Diamond Reports series and focuses on diamonds weighing more than…
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15 DecemberAppointments
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new standards committee co-chairs
The Responsible Jewellery Council has appointed Sara Yood and Eduard Stefanescu as co-chairs of its standards committee, as the organisation continues work on updating its global responsible business standards. Yood is president and chief executive of the Jewellers Vigilance Committee, while Stefanescu is sustainability manager at precious metals firm C.HAFNER.…
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11 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s jewels sale totals $46.5m with record breaking Tiffany necklace
Christie’s Luxury Week continued in New York on 10 December with its Magnificent Jewels sale, which raised $46.5m (£34.6m) and was 95% sold by lot. The top result was a Tiffany and Co tourmaline and diamond necklace from the collection of Max and Cecile Draime, which sold for $4.22m (£3.14m)…
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8 DecemberRetailers
AG and Sons supports UK reforestation with planting of 200 trees
Family-run fine diamond jewellery brand AG and Sons has planted 200 trees in partnership with Time4Trees as part of its environmental sustainability efforts. The initiative supports verified UK tree-planting and reforestation projects intended to improve biodiversity and contribute to long-term carbon capture. The company’s newly planted woodland is located at…
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4 DecemberManufacturers
Tracr chief executive to step down in February 2026
De Beers has announced that Wesley Tucker will step down as chief executive of Tracr and leave the business at the end of February 2026. Tucker joined De Beers Group in 2021 as head of digital transformation before becoming chief executive of Tracr, the group’s blockchain-based diamond traceability platform. During…
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3 DecemberFeatures
Customer Care: Embedded at checkout and built for Shopify
We at Assetsure have designed a system that makes it effortless for jewellers to offer insurance to their customers at the point of sale, with no paperwork. Covered in one-click, our ecommerce widget sits seamlessly in your checkout flow to safeguard your customers’ purchases against loss, damage, and theft. Multiple…
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2 DecemberTrade Organisations
NAJ issues code of practice on legal use of weighing equipment
The National Association of Jewellers has published a code of practice setting out how jewellery businesses should use weighing equipment when handling precious metals and stones. The guidance, produced with Trading Standards, aims to clarify legal obligations and reduce the risk of non-compliant transactions. The document explains when Class II…
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Nov- 2025 -28 NovemberRetailers
Wongs Jewellers launches Manchester giveaway to mark new store opening
Wongs Jewellers has launched a Manchester-wide engagement giveaway to mark the opening of its first city store in the Manchester Arndale. The competition opened on 28 November and will run for three weeks until 19 December 2025. The family-owned firm, which was founded in 1979, said the prize will include…
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