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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Oct- 2016 -4 OctoberEconomy
De Beers’ rough diamond sales ‘ahead of expectations’
The De Beers Group of Companies has reported that sales of rough diamonds were โahead of expectationsโ in its eighth sales cycle of the year. Provisional sales for the companyโs eighth sales cycle of 2016 stood at $485m (ยฃ379m). This was down on the $639m (ยฃ500m) raised in its seventh…
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3 OctoberCrime
ยฃ16,000 of jewellery stolen from Suffolk jewellers
Some ยฃ16,000 worth of jewellery has been stolen from a jeweller in Suffolk after a man and woman entered the store and distracted staff. The robbery took place at The Amber Shop in Southwoldโs Market Place at around 2:20pm on Friday, 30 September. The pair made off with bangles, necklaces,…
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Sep- 2016 -21 SeptemberAuctions
Bonhams sells ยฃ2.3m rare blue diamond
Auction house Bonhams has sold a rare oval-cut fancy intense blue diamond for ยฃ2.3m. The diamond, which came from a private British collection, weighed in at 3.81 carats and sold for $792,450 per carat (ยฃ610,000). Jean Ghika, head of jewellery for Bonhams UK and Europe, said: โBlue diamonds account for…
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21 SeptemberManufacturers
World’s largest new diamond mine opens
The worldโs largest new diamond mine to open in 13 years, Gahcho Kuรฉ, was officially unveiled yesterday (Tuesday, 20 September). The mine, a joint venture venture with the De Beers Group of Companies (51%) and Mountain Province Diamonds (49%), is expected to product around 54 million carats of rough diamonds…
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21 SeptemberManufacturers
Forevermark announces completion of brand refresh
Forevermark, the diamond brand from De Beers Group of Companies, has completed a refresh of its global brand identity. Teaming up with marketing agency Pope Wainwright & Wykes (PWW), the new brand identity has been designed to be โdigestible and accessibleโ for global markets and has injected increased โclarity and…
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14 SeptemberEconomy
Millennials spent $25bn on diamond jewellery in 2015, says De Beers
Millennials spent more than US$25 billion on diamond jewellery in 2015 in the four largest consumer markets, acquiring more than any other generation, according to The Diamond Insight Report 2016, published today by The De Beers Group of Companies. Despite millennials (those aged 15-34 in 2015) facing more financial challenges…
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13 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Natural Colour Diamond Association (NCDIA) launches in the UK
The Natural Colour Diamond Association (NCDIA) has announced it is to host its first meeting in the UK. The association, which launched in 2003, is a non-profit membership organisation that aims to โtrain, enlighten and educateโ the global jewellery community and natural colour diamonds. Its first UK meeting will take…
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12 SeptemberRetailers
F Hinds opens new store in Harlow
F Hinds has opened one of its largest stores to open in 25 years, in Harlowโs Harvey Shopping Centre. The opening was suitably marked by its first customer, Mark Rapley, who purchased an engagement ring after seeing it in the storeโs diamond window display. That same afternoon he proposed and…
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9 SeptemberEvents
Gecko launches record number of collections at IJL
UK jewellery supplier Gecko unveiled a record nine new collections at this yearโs International Jewellery London (IJL) exhibition. The new ranges, which cater for men, women and children, arrived from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for Diamond and Elements & Beginnings. Meanwhile, the launch of Geckoโs Orla Kiely sterling…
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6 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Mixed month for diamond prices in August
The price of diamonds reported a mixed month in August, as polished inventory increased with steady manufacturing and sluggish demand. The RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) – from the Rapaport Group – found the price of 1-carat diamonds fell 0.8% in August, while the price of 0.30-carat was flat. The price…
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