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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Sep- 2017 -26 SeptemberAuctions
Largest diamond in 100 years sells for $53m
The largest diamond to be discovered in over a century has been sold to London-based luxury jewellers, Graff Diamonds for $53m (£39m). 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona diamond was recovered from a Botswana mine by Canada’s Lucara nearly two years ago. This makes the diamond worth $47,777 (£35,374) per carat.…
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21 SeptemberTrade Organisations
De Beers partners with the UN to boost equality
De Beers Group has announced a three-year partnership with UN Women to accelerate the advancement of women across its organisation, in its diamond producing countries and in its marketing. The firm has committed to achieving equality in the appointment of women and men into senior leadership roles, investing in women…
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18 SeptemberDesigners
Diamond dealer becomes ‘first Bond Street jeweller’ to trade with Bitcoin
Samer Halimeh New York has become the world’s first diamond dealer and ‘Bond Street’ level jeweller to accept Bitcoin. The luxury diamond brand is using Bitpay as its merchant services provider and the portal will host the company’s Bitcoin wallet and supply for trading. Samer Halimeh New York will now…
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15 SeptemberEvents
Goldsmiths announced as headline sponsor for bridal show
Goldsmiths has been named headline sponsor for this year’s Condé Nast Brides – The Show 2017. Jewellery experts from Goldsmiths will be providing advice on the perfect rings for brides and their partners through its Bespoke Bridal services. Visitors to the show will be able to browse through The Bespoke…
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14 SeptemberTrade Organisations
De Beers launches diamond education experience with Ridgeway
Ridgeway have delivered an education hub for The International Institute of Diamond Grading & Research (IIDGR), part of The De Beers Group of Companies. This will house the Group’s first online education course, aimed at sharing knowledge with industry members across the globe. The Diamond Foundation Course consists of eight…
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13 SeptemberDesigners
Rêve Diamonds creates pink diamond ring for breast cancer
Rêve Diamonds has created a new pink diamond ring for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The double halo split shank 1.17ct Fancy Light Pink Cushion Ring was created by the fine diamond jeweller to go on sale in October. Funds raised by the sale of the ring will go towards the…
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12 SeptemberProduct Launches
Industry’s first synthetic detector for set jewellery comes to market
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR), a De Beers company, has announced what it claims is the first synthetic screening device for set jewellery, SYNTHdetect, now available for delivery. SYNTHdetect is the only synthetic screening device that has been designed specifically for jewellery retailers, allowing them to…
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8 SeptemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks celebrates double store opening
Beaverbrooks has celebrated its first ‘double store opening’ as new Bracknell and Guildford premises cut the ribbon yesterday (Thursday 7 September). The openings mark the 70th and 71st branches for the family-owned jeweller. The Bracknell store is situated in The Lexicon shopping centre – a new 580,000-square foot retail and…
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6 SeptemberDesigners
Cred launches the ‘ultimate ethical’ engagement ring
Cred Jewellery has announced the launch of its ‘ultimate ethical’ engagement ring collection using its own lab-grown diamonds. The brand, which was one of the pioneering jewellery brands to use Fairtrade gold, insists that the use of lab grown diamonds will lead to a product that is 100% traceable and…
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1 SeptemberDesigners
Recreated royal Victorian headdress to be ‘star attraction’ at IJL
C W Sellors, the Derbyshire-based fine jeweller, will showcase a recreated a royal headdress from a single, black and white photograph at this year’s IJL. The original was designed for Louise Duchess of Devonshire to wear at the Devonshire House Ball in 1897 to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The…
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