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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Aug- 2018 -21 AugustFeatures
Voice on the High Street – Jana Reinhardt
How did you get into jewellery? I saw an advert for a jewellery apprenticeship near my hometown in Germany. It was really tough – I almost quit several times – [I] got my apprenticeship and studied jewellery design before qualifying as a master goldsmith in 2003. Shortly after that, I…
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20 AugustFeatures
How to find the best salespeople
Believe it or not, they are right under your eyes! Remember when you were at a restaurant and you mentioned to your wife that the waitress had a zip to her personality when she greeted you and romanced the dishes on the menu, more than your salespeople romanced your jewellery?…
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20 AugustFeatures
Company Q&A: Tresor Paris
Give us some general background about Tresor Paris Anyone who wants to own a truly unique and spectacular piece of jewellery will have heard of Tresor Paris, the luxury jewellery experts who specialise in fine diamond jewellery. Defined by luxury and elegance, the award-winning jeweller offers a vast collection of…
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20 AugustEvents
Forevermark announces partnership with conservation charity Tusk
Forevermark, the diamond brand of De Beers Group, has announced it has partnered with the Tusk Rhino Trail, a central London wide art installation run by UK registered charity, Tusk. The Tusk Rhino Trail is supported by an invited list of internationally respected and collected artists and designers who have…
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17 AugustFeatures
Gaining your customers trust
If you have been to seminars about how to gain your customer’s trust this is what you may have heard: “You should have prices shown on all jewellery on display. Show the diamond grade on all price tags and tell them the grade when quoting the price. if it is…
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16 AugustFeatures
How to make the holidays count
If you haven’t had the time, or did not want to make the investment, you could come up on the short end. However it’s never too late. Here are some Zelling tips for the holidays that will make them count and save you from lost sales. Be in the right…
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16 AugustAppointments
Tracr appoints Jim Duffy as GM to lead the next phase of the platform’s development
Tracr, the end-to-end diamond industry blockchain being developed by De Beers Group in collaboration with industry stakeholders, has announced the appointment of Jim Duffy as general manager to lead the next phase of the platform’s development. Duffy is joining Tracr as the platform starts to build greater scale, with more…
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15 AugustVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street – Hancocks
Talk me through the history of your company? The company was established by Charles Hancocks in 1849. He started the shop on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street and quickly established a name for himself with queen Victoria and a lot of monarchies across Europe. How do you…
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13 AugustFeatures
How pearls made their high fashion comeback
No longer just for old aunties, royalty and your granny, pearls are reinvented by fashion and fine jewellery designers using them in cool and contemporary ways from duo pearl earrings to triple pearl rings. Who do we thank for this new style? Chanel and Lagerfeld in 2012 both turned their…
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10 AugustAdvice
Are online-only auctions the future?
The internet puts the world at our fingertips and e-commerce means we no longer have to leave the house for required goods. As trust in trading on the internet grows, higher quality, luxury goods are becoming more readily available and people are less worried when it comes to making high…
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