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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Nov- 2024 -6 NovemberDesigners
Bradley’s launches Fabergé Christmas collection at Castle Howard
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York formally unveiled the Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin Egg Surprise Locket and Fabergé x Bradley’s Jewellers Christmas Robin Egg Objet on 2 November at a recent VIP customer event at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. The new Christmas Robin Egg Surprise Locket…
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5 NovemberRetailers
Baker Brothers opens new boutique on St Peter’s Street
Bedford-based 185 year old jewellery brand Baker Brothers has announced the opening of its new boutique at 21 St Peter’s Street, just a few doors down from its original location. The new two-floor boutique features an expansive selection of “exquisite” jewellery, “luxury” watches, and “unique” accessories. According to Baker Brother,…
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Oct- 2024 -30 OctoberRetailers
Gemfields and Eshli Fine Jewellery launch Zambian emeralds collection
Gemfields has collaborated with Eshli Fine Jewellery to launch a Zambian emeralds jewellery range and demonstrate a shared commitment to responsible mining practices. The Eshli Fine Jewelry x Gemfields collection features the Evil Eye Pendant which boasts a recognisable evil eye motif, while the Emerald Open Shank Ring features an…
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29 OctoberManufacturers
AG Group announces in-house assay office
Allied Gold and Brown and Newirth owner AG Group has announced that it has opened an in-house assay office at its group headquarters. The move follows a historic agreement with the Sheffield Assay Office, marking the first-ever fine jewellery manufacturing Sheffield sub-office. The partnership has received full approval from the…
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28 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers production drops 25% in Q3
De Beers Group has recorded a 25% decrease in production to 5.6 million carats in the third quarter. The company attributed the drop to prolonged periods of lower demand, higher than normal levels of inventory in the midstream and a continued focus on managing working capital. In Botswana, production decreased…
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25 OctoberManufacturers
Gem Diamonds revenues rise to $42.7m in Q3
Gem Diamonds has seen its revenues surge to $42.7m (£32.8m) in Q3 2024 compared with $34.8m (£26.78m) in Q2 2024, as it sold 25,617 carat diamonds. It also revealed that the average price per carat also improved, rising to $1,603 (£1,233.5) from $1,424 (£1,095.7) in the prior three months. The…
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24 OctoberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds revenues drop 76% despite rise in production
Petra Diamonds has reported a 76% drop in revenues to $23m (£17.74m) in Q1 FY2025 from $113m (£87.16m) the prior quarter despite a 7% increase in diamond production to 679,625 carats from 636,743 carats in the prior period. The group stated that business was impacted by the deferral of the…
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24 OctoberManufacturers
Connoisseurs launches three new diamond care essentials
Connoisseurs has announced the launch of its new Diamond Care Essentials line. The new collection includes three new products designed to “protect and enhance the brilliance of diamond jewellery”. The first product is the Diamond Dazzle Cloth, an Ultra Soft Micro Suede Cloth for removing oils/lotions and fingerprints and comes…
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22 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers to provide country of origin data for its diamonds
De Beers Group has announced that it will provide data on country of origin for all De Beers-sourced rough diamonds above 1.25 carats that are newly registered on the Tracr platform, the digital platform for tracing natural diamonds from source at scale. From the start of 2025, this will be…
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18 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers’ GemFair purchases its 10,000th diamond
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, its programme focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached the key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018. GemFair aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising…
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