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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Feb- 2025 -14 FebruaryManufacturers
January diamond prices drop in slow market
The diamond market was slow in January, with mixed reports about holiday sales, according to Rapaportโs RapNet Diamond Index. Diamond prices declined, with some improvement in 0.30- to 0.50-carat, and 1 carat diamonds โ reflecting round D to F, IF to VVS2 goods, which saw a 0.4%, 0.6% and 2.3%…
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13 FebruaryDesigners
Boodles designs the 2025 Grand National Trophy
Boodles has announced that it is designing the Grand National Trophy for the 2025 Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse. This yearโs trophy โcaptures the essenceโ of Randox, the Grand Nationalโs sponsor, through its Biochip-inspired design, symbolising innovation, cutting-edge technology. Boodles designers wanted to pay homage to the iconic Aintree…
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12 FebruaryDesigners
Atelier VM unveils the Virtuosa ring
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest creation, the Virtuosa ring, in time for Valentineโs Day. Atelier VM stated that the new ring is inspired by โunique bonds and new unionsโ. The ring symbolises the union of platinumโs hardness and lustre with the radiant beauty of lab-grown diamonds.…
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11 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers lowers production guidance amid challenging trading conditions
De Beers Group has lowered its production guidance for 2025 to 20โ23 million carats (previously 30-33 million carats), reflecting the challenging rough diamond trading conditions. Although rough diamond sightholder sales for the quarter improved to 4.6-million carats for $543m (ยฃ437.1m) in revenue, compared with the 2.8-million carats sold for $230m…
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7 FebruaryRetailers
Berryโs Jewellers to sponsor Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball
Berryโs Jewellers has agreed to be the headline sponsor for the Willow Burn Hospice Diamonds and Pearls Ball in March 2024. As a main sponsor, the Newcastle branch of Berryโs Jewellers has donated the main prize for the raffle by gifting the hospice an 18ct White Gold Baguette and Round…
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6 FebruaryRetailers
Robinson Pelham unveils four new collections for 2025
British jeweller Robinson Pelham has announced the launch of four new collections for 2025, namely The Submarine Collection, Barrel and Ball Bracelets, the Atlas Collection and Pendants. The Submarine Collection is inspired by the classic submarine chain and features a sleek and contemporary bracelet crafted in 14ct yellow gold with…
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5 FebruaryDesigners
Emma J Shipley unveils Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection
British graphic artist and designer Emma J Shipley has launched the Gilded Menagerie: Icons of the Wild collection in collaboration with jeweller Tomasz Donocik. Shipleyโs new collection reimagines six of her โiconicโ creatures – The Lynx, The Elephant, The Hare, The Dragon, The Monkey, and The Owl – in a…
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4 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers and Botswana secure rough diamond sales agreement
The Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have agreed a deal establishing a new sales agreement for Debswanaโs rough diamond production. Alongside this, the deal has extended Debswanaโs mining licences in the country beyond 2029. This development is in alignment with the heads of terms…
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Jan- 2025 -30 JanuaryEconomy
Value of diamonds has plummeted in past 2 years, warns 77 Diamonds
Both natural and lab grown diamonds have seen a significant reduction in value, according to online jeweller 77 Diamonds. Over the last two years, the value of a 1ct natural diamond, based on the cost price of round diamonds, has fallen by 34%, whilst a 2ct stone is now worth…
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29 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils latest Pharrell collab
Tiffany and Co has revealed the latest designs from the Tiffany Titan collection, a collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams. The new designs are the third phase of the collaboration and feature the titan setting, a Floeting platform that elevates the diamond above the setting without any prongs or bezels. The…
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