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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May- 2018 -2 MayEvents
GIA to offer advanced synthetic diamond seminars
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is offering a new seminar course that teaches jewellers how to differentiate synthetic diamonds from natural ones. The one-day program, taught by GIA research scientists and experienced classroom instructors, will combine lectures with practical lab instruction, including the latest GIA instrumentation for differentiating natural…
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1 MayAppointments
London Diamond Bourse names Alan Cohen as new president
Diamond trading association London Diamond Bourse has named Alan Cohen as the president of the company, succeeding Menachem Prager. Cohen started his career in diamonds in 1971 when he trained as a rough and polished diamond sorter. He has been a member of the group since 1976 and took over…
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Apr- 2018 -30 AprilAuctions
London Diamond Bourse to hold diamond tender
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has been named the sole industry representative to officiate and run a tender on behalf of an anonymous vendor. A range of rough diamonds will be presented for a trade sale with closed bids from 29th May – 12th June 2018. The collection includes one…
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27 AprilInternational
Jewellery leaders announce blockchain initiative with IBM
IBM and a consortium of gold and diamond industry leaders have announced the first cross-industry initiative to use blockchain to trace the provenance of finished pieces of jewellery across the supply chain. Asahi Refining, Helzberg Diamonds, LeachGarner, The Richline Group and UL have launched the TrustChain Initiative, powered by the…
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26 AprilAuctions
Historic emerald and diamond collection sells for £1.9m
Three pieces of Art Deco diamond and emerald jewellery attributed to famous jeweller Hennell, have been sold for over £1.9m The collection caused a stir when it went under the hammer at Bonhams London this week as all three pieces exceeded their pre-sale estimates. The jewels, which were offered by…
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23 AprilE-Commerce
Carats.io brings forward diamond cryptocurrency launch
Carats.io, the cryptocurrency company partnering with the Israel Diamond Exchange, has begun presale of its public token, ‘CARAT’, several weeks before originally planned. The earlier release date is said to be due to large worldwide demand and significant progress with regulatory agencies. Carats.io offers what it says is the first-ever…
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20 AprilDesigners
Royal Asscher Diamond Company joins National Association of Jewellers
The Royal Asscher Diamond Company has become an official membership of the NAJ. The group also announced a second UK retailer event on 13 June 2018. The Leeds retailer event will be held on 13 June were the group will showcase their collections, discuss the past, present and future of…
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19 AprilManufacturers
De Beers to pilot programme to support artisanal and small-scale diamond mining
De Beers has announced it is preparing to pilot a programme to create a secure and transparent route to market for ethically-sourced artisanal and small-scale mined (ASM) diamonds. Named GemFair, it will use dedicated technology to record ASM production at mine sites that meet demonstrable ethical standards, with the aim…
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18 AprilManufacturers
Everledger launches new Diamond Risk Platform with the DDL
Global insurers Everledger has announced the collaborative launch of the Diamond Risk Platform with the Diamond Durability Laboratory (DDL), which looks to ‘shift the risk assessment reporting of diamond damage into an innovative realm’. An industry-first, with development commencing in 2016 and completed in Q1 2018, the Diamond Risk Platform…
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13 AprilDesigners
Diamond Heaven to launch fourth store in Scotland
Independent jeweller Diamond Heaven will be opening its fourth store in Glasgow, Scotland. The store will be located in Princes Square, near Argyll Arcade and the group said it will bring high quality engagement rings, wedding rings, eternity rings and other diamond jewellery to the Scottish people. The Glasgow store…
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