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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Dec- 2016 -5 DecemberAuctions
14-carat Kashmir sapphire fetches ยฃ1.38m at auction
An โextremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring has gone under the hammer for ยฃ1.38m. The 14.13-carat stone was the subject to โfierce biddingโ at the Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London on Sunday 4 December, selling for more than its pre-sale estimate of ยฃ600,000 to ยฃ800,000. Jean Ghika, head of…
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Nov- 2016 -29 NovemberRetailers
Chisholm Hunter to open ยฃ8m jewellery store in Edinburgh
Luxury jeweller and diamond specialist Chisholm Hunter is set to open a new ยฃ8m jewellery store on Edinburghโs Princes Street in early December. The premises will have approximately 10,000 square foot of retail space spread across three floors and will include a champagne bar and designated Swiss timepiece room, as…
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23 NovemberRetailers
Signet’s UK division reports strong third quarter
Signet Jewelerโs UK division, which owns H Samuel and Ernest Jones, reported a 3.6% increase in same-store sales in the third quarter of its 2016 financial year. Despite a 3.3% fall in the number of transactions due primarily to lower sales in fashion watches, the 13 weeks ending 29 October…
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17 NovemberAuctions
Coloured diamonds steal show at Geneva auction
Coloured diamonds remain โhighly desirableโ, according to auction house Sothebyโs following its recent jewellery sale in Geneva. Leading the show was a 17.07-carat emerald-cut Fancy Intense Pink diamond that soared over its pre-sale estimate of 11.81m to 14.76m Swiss Francs (ยฃ9.5m-ยฃ11.8m) to sell for 20.8m Swiss francs (ยฃ16.7m). An Internally…
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15 NovemberVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Cupitt Jeweller
Name: Asa Cupitt,ย Cupitt Jeweller Location: Bromsgrove Year established: 1946 Number of staff: 7 Website: www.cupittjeweller.co.uk What’s the history of Cupitt Jeweller? Claude Cupitt started the business in Bromsgrove, in 1946. When he retired in 1979 his son Jim took over the business with his wife Sue. They relocated the shop…
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14 NovemberCurrent Affairs
London Diamond Bourse members vote in favour of resolution
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) held an Extraordinary General Meeting on Thursday, 3rd November where the future of the organisation was discussed openly with all members present. The meeting was attended by members from all parts of the trade including workshops, specialist insurers, SME andย major diamond dealers. The Council of…
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10 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Rapaport: Trump victory will improve economy
Trumpโs election victory coupled with Republican control of Congress willย set the stage for improved economic conditions that will support increased demand for diamonds and jewellery, according to the Rapaport Group. In a statement on the US election result, the firm said lower taxes, higher domestic employment and the end of…
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9 NovemberAuctions
โExtremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire to headline Bonhamsโ auction
A collection of diamonds and gemstones – including a 14-carat Kashmir sapphire – will headline the final Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale of the year on Sunday 4 December. The โextremely rareโ Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring, weighing 14.3-carats, is cushion-shaped with no indications of heating and has been estimated to…
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2 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Diamond prices decline in October
Diamond markets were quiet in October with wholesale businesses closing for the respective Chinese, Jewish and Indian holidays. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group also found trading slowed as larger US holiday orders were already filled and dealers shifted to accommodate specific requirements from their retail…
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1 NovemberDesigners
Graff Diamonds unveils world’s largest heart-shaped diamond
Graff Diamonds has unveiled the largest D colour, flawless, heart-shaped diamond in the world, weighing 118.78 carats. Named the Graff Venus, the stone has been graded a D colour, flawless type IIA with excellent polish, excellent symmetry and no fluorescence – the highest accolade a diamond can achieve. The Gradd…
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