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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Oct- 2018 -9 OctoberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Cheshire Watch Co.
Name: Christian OโRourke Location: Wilmslow Year Established: 2011 Number of staff: 5 Website: www.cheshirewatchcompany.co.uk When was the Cheshire Watch Company founded? The Cheshire Watch Company was founded in 2011 by Stuart Sitford, who wanted to bring luxury goods to customers at competitive prices. What type of watches and jewellery do…
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8 OctoberFeatures
Are jewellery trade shows dying?
โA different rhythm and a different approach is needed. In this new context, annual watch fairs, as they exist today, no longer make much sense. This does not mean that they should disappear, but, it is necessary that they reinvent themselves, responding appropriately to the current situation and demonstrating more…
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5 OctoberFeatures
Selling: Who should make the first move?
Who should make the first move when a customer enters a jewellery store? In two words, the salesperson. This is what I have observed when I have gone into jewellery stores in the UK, and the other eighteen countries where I have trained fine jewellers: ย A customer enters the store…
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3 OctoberRetailers
Diamond jeweller Vashi launches in two Selfridges stores in Manchester
Diamond jeweller Vashi has opened two stores in Selfridges in Manchester, the businessโs first expansion outside of London. Vashi now occupies 1,000 sq ft of space on the ground floor of Selfridges Trafford Centre, sitting within the luxury and contemporary accessories space, and also occupies a 500 sq ft space…
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Sep- 2018 -26 SeptemberEvents
Hatton Garden launches first privilege scheme in 400 years
Londonโs historic diamond district, Hatton Garden, will be launching its first privilege scheme in over 400 years on 27 September 2018. Initiated by the Hatton Garden Business Improvement District (BID), the new โGarden Cardโ will give local employees, visitors and residents alike access to exclusive offers from the various businesses…
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26 SeptemberFeatures
When will the jewellery industry catch up?
With the majority of the industry using materials from unknown supply chains that are produced in appalling standards, European legislation is around the corner that will have a similar affect to Dodd Franks in the USA. Large organisations will have to demonstrate where they sourced their materials with an audit…
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25 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva auction to feature largest fancy vivid pink diamond worth $50m
Christieโs Geneva auction will present the largest and finest fancy vivid pink diamond ever offered at auction by the company with a price estimated between $30m to $50m (ยฃ22.8m to ยฃ38m). Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the rectangular-cut gem named the The Pink Legacy will lead Christieโs Magnificent…
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24 SeptemberAdvice
Counting your customers
I have asked jewellers of they count their customers for 25 years and the answers I always get range from, โI am not sure, Iโll have to look it upโ, to โIโll ask my managerโ. No one knows! However, a few jewellers have told me anywhere from 70% to 80%…
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24 SeptemberVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Rich Diamonds
When was Rich Diamonds founded? We have become an internationally recognised and trusted purveyor of rare vintage and luxury jewellery, trading for more than 32 years and serving the maharajas of India and royal families. Setting up as a private buyer in Mumbai, I brought operations to London several years…
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24 SeptemberRetailers
Serendipity Diamonds launches new high street jewellery showroom
Onliner diamond jeweller Serendipity Diamonds has opened a new high street showroom in Ryde on the Isle of Wight. The retailer, which was established in 2007, said its new showroom takes a โfresh approach to jewelleryโ, which merges its online experience with a โcontemporary boutique environmentโ. The group added that…
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