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 -31 AugustEvents
Millennials networking group to exhibit at IJL
A new networking group for millennials in the jewellery industry will be exhibiting at the upcoming International Jewellery London show. The millennials network will be hosting a breakfast reception on Sunday, 3 September, and is inviting all young professionals to come along to find out more about the group and…
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29 AugustManufacturers
De Beers to make largest investment into diamond marketing since 2008
De Beers Group has announced it will invest more than $140m (£107m) in marketing this year – its biggest spend since 2008. The increased investment will be focused on generating further consumer demand for diamond jewellery in the leading markets globally, with the greatest spend targeted in the US, China…
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16 AugustCurrent Affairs
Costco sued for $19m for selling ‘fake’ Tiffany rings
American wholesaler Costco has been ordered to pay $19m (£15m) in damages for selling Tiffany-labelled engagement rings. The reportedly made store made $37m (£28m) selling roughly 2,500 diamond rings, labelled as ‘Tiffany’ rings on store signs. The legal battle between the two companies began in 2013, with Costco arguing that…
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15 AugustEditor's Blog
How jewellery can tap into the zeitgeist
It’s no secret that consumer technology pervades almost everything we do nowadays, but a perhaps under-reported but clearly associated phenomenon is the impact it is having on design and creativity. This month alone, I have a seen a slew of brands designing and manufacturing jewellery pieces which take their inspiration…
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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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