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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Mar- 2017 -9 MarchRetailers
Same-store sales at Signet’s UK division fall 3.8% in Q4
Jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a plunge in sales in the fourth quarter of its 2017 financial year. For the 13 weeks ending January 28, 2017, Signet reporting a 3.8% fall in same-store sales across its UK retail division – comprising Ernest Jones and H Samuel – to…
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3 MarchInternational
De Beers starts production at world’s largest new diamond mine
Gahcho Kué, the world’s largest new diamond mine in the last 13 years, has officially begun commercial production. The mine, a joint venture with De Beers Group (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to produce approximately 54 million carats of rough diamonds over its lifetime. Production ramp up…
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Feb- 2017 -24 FebruaryAuctions
Rapaport opens auction with more than 120,000 carats of diamond
Rapaport has opened its melee auction this week with more than 120,000 carats of diamond on offer. The auction offers a broad range of recycled and finely assorted premium quality diamond parcels in all shapes, qualities and sizes. The recycled diamonds are sourced from retailers, pawnshops and refineries from around…
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20 FebruaryAuctions
Jewellery from best-selling author Jackie Collins to go under the hammer
Jewellery owned by the late best-selling author Jackie Collins is set to be sold at auction later this year. The collection of jewels will include a 6.04-carat diamond and platinum ring estimated at $100,000 (£80,000)-$150,000 (£120,000); an Art Deco diamond, emerald, stone and platinum necklace at $40,000 (£32,000)-$50,000 (£40,000); and…
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20 FebruaryDesigners
Forevermark passes 2,000 retail doors
Forevermark, the diamond brand from The De Beers Group of Companies, today announced it has passed 2,000 retail doors globally. The announcement follows the opening of the Zen Diamond Anatolium store in the city of Bursa in Turkey, with the brand saying the milestone consolidates its position as “one of…
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6 FebruaryEconomy
Polished diamond prices slide in January
The price of polished diamonds fell in January despite a buoyant rough market, according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index from the Rapaport Group. Rapaport said polished trading was cautious after a disappointed holiday sales period for jewellery in the US, while the rough market was driven by expectations that…
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Jan- 2017 -26 JanuaryEconomy
De Beers reports ‘good demand’ for rough diamonds
The De Beers Group of Companies has reported “good demand” for rough diamonds as sales jumped in the company’s first sales cycle of the year. Provisional sales, which includes global sightholder sales and auctions, stood at $720m (£573m) in its first of 10 sales cycles throughout the year. This was…
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23 JanuaryEconomy
Petra Diamond revenue jumps 48% in first-half results
Petra Diamonds has announced that revenue jumped 48% for the first six months of its 2017 financial year. In a trading update for the first half of its 2017 financial year ending 31 December 2016, the diamond mining firm reported a revenue increase to $228.5m (£183m) – up 48% from…
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21 JanuaryEvents
Editor’s Picks: Vicenzaoro’s ‘The Design Room’
Jewellery Focus paid special attention to ‘The Design Room’ at Vicenzaoro over the weekend, capturing shots of some of the most exquisite one-off commissions and high-end designs. The Design Room is in the prestigious Hall 7 of the ICON District (one of the many ‘districts’ of the show floors), and is…
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20 JanuaryEvents
BCU students shortlisted in Weston Beamor design competition
Weston Beamor has announced the three Birmingham City University (BCU) students shortlisted to win the company’s annual design competition. Three second year students studying for a Higher National Diploma in Jewellery and Silversmithing at BCU’s School of Jewellery were shortlisted for the Live Project, after being given the brief to…
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