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- 2016 -2 MarchEconomy
De Beers says rough diamond demand โis improvingโ
Demand for rough diamonds continues to improve for De Beers as it announces an increase in sales for its second sales cycle of 2016. According to its preliminary report for the second sales cycle of the year, the company sold $610m (ยฃ435m) worth of rough diamonds, taking into account global…
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1 MarchEconomy
Polished diamond prices remain firm in February
The price of polished diamonds continued to rise in February continuing the uptrend since November, according to new figures. The latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) from the Rapaport Group said the market was supported by continued shortages, while trading slowed during the month as dealers in China and Hong Kong…
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1 MarchTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse launches new IIDGR window service
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) today launched a new window service which will enable members diamonds to be sent to the IIDGR Lab in Maidenhead for grading or screening. LDB chief operating officer Victoria McKay said: โOur partnership with IIDGR, part of the De Beers Group of Companies, continues to…
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Feb- 2016 -29 FebruaryEconomy
Signet Jewelers announces strong fourth quarter
Signet Jewelers, one of the worldโs largest ย retailer of diamond jewellery, has reported a strong fourth quarter in its latest preliminary trading update. In the 13 weeks ending 30 January 2016, the company reported same store sales increased by 4.9% compared with the same period a year earlier with diluted…
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29 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Angolaโs largest diamond sold for ยฃ11.5m
Lucapa Diamond Company has sold the record-breaking 404.2-carat diamond, which it recovered earlier this month in Angola, for $16m (ยฃ11.5m). The selling price of $39,580 (ยฃ28,574) per carat is a record price for a white diamond recovered at the Lulo mine, with the company saying it is โfurther evidence of…
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25 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Rapaport launches Investment Diamond Grading Report
The Rapaport Group has announced the launch of a new diamond grading report – the Rapaport Investment Diamond Report (IDR). The new report conservatively grades diamonds based on Gemological Institute of America (GIA) standards. It will also provide additional gemological information including tint, location and colour of inclusions as well…
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19 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
WFDB warns of synthetic diamonds fraudulently marked as natural
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced it has been informed that a vendor on online wholesale trading platform, Alibaba, is offering fraudulent diamonds. WFDB said the vendor is offering CVD lab-grown synthetic diamonds inscribed with the numbers of genuine GIA-graded natural diamonds reports. The seller on Alibaba,…
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17 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Massive 404-carat diamond discovered in Angola
Lucapa Diamond Company has announced the discovery of a massive 404.2-carat, which it claims is the 27th largest diamond ever discovered. The type IIa D-colour diamond, which was discovered at the firmโs Lulo Diamond Project in Angolaโs Lunda Norte Province, is the biggest recorded diamond ever found in Angola –…
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5 FebruaryRetailers
Fraser Hart set to open Colchester store
Jewellery chain Fraser Hart has announced it is set to open a new store in Colchesterโs Culver Square shopping centre. The new store is expected to open in April and Fraser Hart, which has 39 other stores across the UK, said it has already started the interview process for the…
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2 FebruaryEconomy
Polished diamond prices rise for third consecutive month
Prices of polished diamonds have continued to rise in January as shortages continued to support the market, which also saw a boost from the holiday season. That is according to the latest RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) which found the price of 1-carat, GIA-graded diamonds rose 0.9% during the month. RAPI…
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