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- 2017 -11 AugustCurrent Affairs
Marcia Lanyon announces retirement
Marcia Lanyon has announced her retirement and the winding down of her eponymous gem-dealing company 42 years after its establishment. With a career which began in London’s Hatton Garden, Lanyon worked for the gemstone dealer George Lindley Ltd and was responsible for stock and grading gemstones. In the evenings she…
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11 AugustDesigners
Howard Levine steps down from Chalfen of London to start new venture
After more than 12 years, Howard Levine has announced his departure from Chalfen of London. Citing his reasons for leaving as wanting to “follow his passion”, Chalfen of London will continue as normal with Sonny Akhtar in his place. Levine will be setting up new company Diamnet to give jewellers…
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9 AugustEvents
Sam Willoughby steps down from IJL
International Jewellery London (IJL) event director, Sam Willoughby will step down in October, after eight years at the helm and more than 13 years working for Reed Exhibitions. Willoughby and her team have developed many unique features at IJL, including the VIP Diamond Club programme and an 365-day strategy across…
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3 AugustDesigners
C W Sellors to launch two new collections at IJL
The House Style collection, designed and manufactured by C W Sellors and inspired by Chatsworth five centuries of fashion exhibition, will launch at IJL this year. The seventy-four piece House Style Collection falls into four distinct design styles which reflect the glamour, elegance and history encapsulated by Chatsworth: Palmette &…
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Jul- 2017 -27 JulyCrime
British Museum registers £750k Cartier ring ‘missing’ after six years
A £750,000 Cartier ring has only just been registered as missing by the British Museum despite reportedly being lost since 2011. Details of the loss were not made public until the publication of accounts from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The report said: “During the year, one…
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25 JulyAuctions
Largest ever Andrew Grima jewellery collection comes to auction
The largest private collection of jewels by Andrew Grima ever to appear at auction will go under the hammer at Bonhams this September. The Anglo-Italian jeweller was regarded one of the 20th Century’s most imaginative designers and he was the go-to jeweller for royals, celebrities, socialites and artists. The collection,…
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19 JulyManufacturers
Two large rough diamonds found by Alrosa in Yakutia
A very large rough diamond weighing almost 110 carats was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 3 of ALROSA’s Mirny Mining and Processing Division. Two days earlier, a 75-carat rough diamond was recovered at the Processing Plant No. 14 of Aikhal Mining and Processing Division. These large rough diamonds became…
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18 JulyEvents
Hatton Garden to host two-day summer festival open to public
Summer 2017 sees the Hatton Garden BID host a public event celebrating all things bridal on July 21. The Hatton Garden Festival will consists of two days packed with entertainment, competitions, talks, workshops and the big ‘Diamond Hunt’ – perfect for those who are thinking of popping the big question or…
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17 JulyAppointments
Signet appoints new CEO to replace Mark Light
Signet Jewelers has announced Virginia C. Drosos as its new CEO. Drosos previously served as an independent director of the company’s board since 2012 and will take up the new role on 1 August 2017. This news comes as Mark Light, who has served as CEO of Signet since 2014,…
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17 JulyDesigners
Domino launches Diamond Ring Mount collection ahead of IJL
Domino Jewellery has launched a “revised and reignited” addition of pieces to its Diamond Ring Mount (DRM) collection. It promises that the new additions will offer stockists a wider choice and “more opportunities for personalisation”. The are 95 rings in the collection ranging from round, princess and fancy-shaped solitaire rings…
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