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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Jun- 2017 -15 JuneAuctions
Harry Winston ring leads Christie’s London auction
A Harry Winston emerald ring was the highest sale at the Christie’s London Summer Luxury Sales. The rectangular-cut, Colombian 10.23-carat ring went for £377,000 to an anonymous buyer. It was valued at £50,000-70,000, five times less than what it sold for. Other jewels sold at the auction included a cushion-shaped…
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13 JuneDesigners
Warrenders Jewellery launches Platinum Anniversary collection
Sutton-based jewellers Warrenders has launched a Platinum Anniversary collection to celebrate its 70 years in business. The family-run company opened in 1947 and offers bespoke jewellery, repairs, valuations and vintage jewellery. The Anniversary Collection comprises a selection of earrings, pendants and rings in a choice of metals including platinum, gold,…
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8 JuneAuctions
Tenner ‘car boot sale’ diamond makes £650k at auction
The diamond ring which was bought for £10 has been sold at a Sotheby’s auction for £656,750. The jewel was purchased 30 years ago at a car boot sale at West Middlesex Hospital in Isleworth, west London. The owner wore the ring for years unaware that it was a 26-carat…
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7 JuneAuctions
Christie’s Paris sales sets new world record
Auction house Christie’s has set a new world record with a jewellery sale in Paris. A diamond and platinum Belle Epoque era necklace sold for €1.4m (£1.2m) despite being originally valued at €5-700,000 (£430,000-610,000). It was made by Cartier from the Boni De Castellane and Anna Gould collection. The auction…
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6 JuneInternational
IIDGR unveils first synthetic tester for multiple mounted stones
The International Institute of Diamond Grading and Research (IIDGR) has unveiled its new screening device to test multiple synthetic gems, SYNTHdetect. The device, created by the De Beers Group company, is the “first in the industry” with the ability to test multiple mounted stones at once without the need for…
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5 JuneCurrent Affairs
American diamond demand drives global sales
American diamond jewellery demand has reached a record high of $41bn (£32bn), according to data published by De Beers Group. The US consumer demanded exceeded $40bn for the first time in 2016 with a 4.4% increase. America has recorded five years of consecutive growth in the diamond industry, and its…
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5 JuneDesigners
CW Sellors partners with Sotheby’s for Chatsworth film
CW Sellors has partnered with Sotheby’s to create a three-part film series about the Chatsworth House Style Exhibition. The series will go behind the scenes of the exhibition, giving exclusive access to the collection dedicated to the five centuries of fashion at Chatsworth shown across 24 rooms. A special fourth…
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May- 2017 -26 MayCurrent Affairs
Goldsmiths’ Company donates £250,000 to Westminster Abbey
The Goldsmiths’ Company has contributed £250,000 to a new project at London’s Westminster Abbey. The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, which are set to open in 2018, will display the Abbey’s silver plate and other key treasures reflecting the building’s “rich and varied history”. The gallery sits 70ft above the abbey…
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25 MayCurrent Affairs
Forevermark inscribes its two millionth diamond
The De Beers group’s Forevermark brand has inscribed its two-millionth diamond. The 3.48 round brilliant that marked the threshold also bears a unique ‘2,000,000’ inscription to acknowledge its significance. The diamond was mined, cut and polished in Namibia and inscribed at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Surat, India. It will…
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24 MayRetailers
Samer Halimeh opens Cannes pop-up following London launch
Following the recent launch of his London flagship store, jeweller Samer Halimeh will be expanding his brand with a pop-up shop during the Cannes Film Festival. The diamond jewellery shop will be located in the lobby of the InterContinental Carlton Cannes Hotel and will showcase pieces from the brand’s line…
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