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- 2017 -16 OctoberAuctions
Jewellery worn by ‘the real Lady Chatterley’ comes to auction
Jewellery pieces worn and owned by the woman believed to be the inspiration behind literary character Lady Chatterley is due to be auctioned at Wooley and Wallis Auctioneers. Aristocrat Lady Ottoline Morrel was a literary hostess, and she was parodied in several novels during her lifetime, most famously as Hermione…
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16 OctoberDesigners
Kiki McDonough to launch Special Editions range
Kiki McDonough will release her latest collection named Special Editions next month. In the range, the designer presents earrings, necklaces and cocktail rings which have been specially selected, intricately cut and set in a range of modern shapes. Within the Special Editions collection, McDonough has incorporated multi-coloured beryl, lemon quartz,…
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12 OctoberEconomy
London top for diamond retail, says report
The Global Diamond Retail Market, new research conducted by diamond retailer Samer Halimeh NY revealed that London has become the ‘go-to’ city for diamond retailing. The study also suggested that it was essential for luxury diamond retailers to have a shop or brand presence in the capital. The research was…
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11 OctoberDesigners
Taylor and Hart announce second round of investment
Taylor & Hart, London-based online retailer of bespoke diamond jewellery, has announced its return to Seedrs for its Series A funding. The aim of this round of investment is to ramp up global expansion after the brand’s initial success across Europe and the US. Since the company’s first round on…
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10 OctoberDesigners
Raymond Weil launches new ladies Freelancer watch
Swiss watch brand Raymond Weil has unveiled the new Freelancer ladies watch, following the launch of its men’s offering. The timepiece has a stainless steel bracelet suited to accompany active lifestyles. The Freelancer ladies is offered with a choice of black or mother-of-pearl dial options punctuated by refined indexes or…
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6 OctoberDesigners
Lanes Fine Jewellery releases special Christmas collection
The family-run, diamond specialists and official jeweller of Leicester City Football Club, Lanes Fine Jewellery, are offering a variety of gift ideas with its new Christmas collection. The collection features a range of hand crafted diamond line necklaces, tennis bracelets, dress rings and diamond stud earrings. The Christmas range was…
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5 OctoberDesigners
Canadian jeweller Birks readies for UK launch
Canadian jewellery brand Birks is set for its UK launch with the support of Aurum Group Holdings. From Monday 9 October, a specially curated collection of the brand’s contemporary jewellery will be stocked in Mappin & Webb stores across the country. The brand was founded in Montreal in 1879 and…
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2 OctoberDesigners
Domino expands to Far Eastern market
Domino jewellery has recently dispatched £500,000 worth of British-made gold and platinum, semi-set jewellery and diamond ring mounts to new customers in Australia, Japan and Taiwan. The orders are the result of a sales trip made earlier this year by the company’s sales and marketing director, Andrew Sollitt and overseas…
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Sep- 2017 -29 SeptemberRetailers
The Cheshire Watch Company unveils Diamond Suite
The Cheshire Watch Company (CWC) held an event for the launch for its new Diamond suite this week. The suite is a 3000 sq feet department which is spread across two floors at the building owned by Kamani Commercial. It was opened by Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards, who also…
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26 SeptemberCelebrities
WB The Creative Jewellery Group welcomes a royal visitor
WB The Creative Jewellery Group’s manufacturing facility was visited by his Royal Highness the Duke of Kent on 21 September. The Duke visited the company as part of a day-long visit to Birmingham. He was accompanied by Simon Topman The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Midlands, John Hudson, High Sheriff…
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