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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Apr- 2016 -21 AprilAuctions
Diamond and sapphire prices soar for Bonhams
Sapphire and diamond jewellery designs achieved top prices when they went under the the hammer at Bonhams Fine Jewellery sale in London yesterday. Bidders in the New Bond Street saleroom, online and on the telephones, competed for 129 lots at the auction on Wednesday, 20 April, which achieved ยฃ4.98m with…
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20 AprilAuctions
Shirley Temple’s blue diamond ring fails to sell
The blue diamond ring previously owned by former child-star Shirley Temple has failed to sell at an auction in New York. The Sothebyโs auction opened bidding for the ring at $19m (ยฃ13m) and closed it at $22m (ยฃ15m), which was below the ringโs reserve price. The 9.54-carat โfancy deep blue…
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12 AprilEconomy
De Beers reports stable rough diamond demand
The De Beers Group has reported stable rough diamond demand, following its third sales cycle of 2016. The company reported rough diamond sales of $660m (ยฃ465m) compared with the $617m (ยฃ434m) realised in its second sales cycle earlier this year. The company said continued stability in polished diamond prices and…
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7 AprilAuctions
Record-breaking pink diamond could fetch ยฃ27m at auction
The largest fancy vivid pink pear-shaped diamond to ever be offered at auction is expected to go under the hammer for $28m to $38m (ยฃ19.9m to ยฃ27m). The 15.38-carat โUnique Pinkโ diamond – unveiled in London today – received the highest possible colour grading for a pink diamond from the…
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7 AprilVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Winsor Bishop
Name: Winsor Bishop Location: Norwich Years established: 1834 Number of staff: 36 Website: www.winsorbishop.co.uk When was Winsor Bishop founded? The company was founded in 1834 and we have been on the same site since, although in 2010 we did expand into next doorโs premises. Youโre on track for record sales…
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7 AprilQ&A Sessions
BRAND Q&A: Anakao Jewellery
A new jewellery brand, Anakao, is named after a small fishing village in the south of Madagascar, which remains virtually untouched by modernity. For Vinay Soudakar and his wife, the website says, it holds a special place in their heart. MICHAEL NORTHCOTT spoke to Vinay to find out more about…
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7 AprilVoice On The Highstreet
VOHS: Banks Lyon
Name: Rodney Banks Lyon Location: Lancaster Year Established: 1985 Number of Staff: 12 Website: www.bankslyon.co.uk When was Banks Lyon founded? Banks Lyon Jewellers was founded by myself in 1985. Having served various apprenticeships at H. Samuel, Mappin & Webb and Goldsmithsย alongside gaining a distinction in my FGA, my father was…
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6 AprilAuctions
Rare blue diamond sells for ยฃ22.5m
The worldโs largest oval fancy vivid blue diamond to ever go under the hammer has been sold for $31.8m (ยฃ22.5m). The De Beers โMillennium Jewel 4โ was auctioned at the Sothebyโs Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Spring Sale on 5 April, selling for the highest price ever paid for a jewel…
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5 AprilEconomy
Polished diamond prices remain stable in March
Prices of polished diamonds remained stable in March, according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group. The company said prices were supported by steady dealer trading even though the outlook for consumer demand remains uncertain. It added, in the first quarter, sentiment improved as polished prices…
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4 AprilAuctions
Bonhams to auction jewels owned by an Indian royal family
A collection of jewels owned by an Indian royal family is set to go under the hammer, with the top piece set to sell for up to ยฃ70,000. The collection, which will be auctioned by Bonhams at its Indian and Islamic sale in Bond Street on 19 April, is owned…
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