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- 2015 -27 NovemberEconomy
Record auction sales boost jewellery investment performance
Record auction sales and strong demand for coloured diamonds and pearls have helped boost the investment performance of jewellery, according to estate agent Knight Frank. Launched at an event held at the Mayfair headquarters of auction house Bonhams, the latest edition of the firmโs Luxury Investment Index (KFLII) focused on…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Signet Jewelers sales up 3.3% in Q3
Jewellery retail giant Signet Jewelers has reported a 3.3% increase in same-store sales in its third quarter financial results.ย The group – parent company of H Samuel and Ernest Jones – reported that total sales were also up 3.3% for the 13 weeks ending 31 October, 2015, to $1.216bn (ยฃ805m)…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Ernest Jones to open at London Designer Outlet
Ernest Jones, the diamond jewellery and watch retailer, is set to open a new store at Londonโs only outlet centre, London Designer Outlet (LDO). The retailer – owned by the Signet Jewelers group and was established in 1949 – will unveil its 1,786 sq ft outlet store at LDO in…
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24 NovemberCrime
ยฃ30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some ยฃ30,000 worth of goods from a jewellers in Cornwall. The incident, which took place at Little Jems Jewellers in Treganna Place shortly after 3:50am on Saturday, 21 November, saw the offenders enter the shop by smashing the front glass door…
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23 November
JOB POST: Treasure House Company
Treasure House Company is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Sales Representative to join our friendly team. The ideal candidate will have established contacts with independent jewellers and key account groups. They will have a passion for sales and customer service which will enable them to generate sales and promote…
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19 NovemberInternational
Lucara finds 1,111-carat diamond in Botswana mine
Diamond producer Lucaraย has announcedย the recovery of a 1,111 carat gem quality, Type IIa diamond. The magnificent stone, which originated from the south lobe of Lucaraโs Karowe Mine, is theย worldโs second largest gem quality diamond ever recovered and the largest ever to be recoveredย through a modern processing facility. The stone was…
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12 NovemberAuctions
‘Blue Moon’ diamond sells for record ยฃ31.8m
A blue diamond, formerly known as the โBlue Moon Diamondโ, has been auctioned for a world record 48.6m Swiss francs (ยฃ31.8m). The 12-carat diamond, which was auctioned at Sothebyโs in Geneva yesterday (November 11), beat the previous auction record for any diamond held by The Graff Pink (24.78-carats), which sold…
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11 NovemberAuctions
Rare pink diamond sells for record ยฃ19m
Auction house Christieโs has sold the largest vivid pink diamond to be offered at auction for a record 28.7m Swiss francs (ยฃ19m). The cushion-shaped vivid pink diamond, which was sold yesterday (10 November) at Christieโs Magnificent Jewels auction in Geneva, set a new record for any vivid pink diamondย at 16.08…
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5 NovemberAuctions
Margaret Thatcher’s jewellery to be auctioned by Christie’s
Auction house Christieโs is set to auction a collection of jewellery owned by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Some 350 historic and personal lots will be offered across two sales by the auction house. A flagship auction will present 150 lots and take place in London at Christieโs headquarters on…
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3 NovemberTrade Organisations
WFDB announces new ‘strategic direction’
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has agreed a new strategic direction at its recent meeting in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. In a discussion about how the organisation can increase its global footprint, the WFDB talked about expanding its membership by accepting associate and other members. The WFDB also discussed the…
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