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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Jul- 2015 -24 JulyTrade Organisations
AnchorCert backs new Diamond ISO Standard
The Birmingham Assay Office’sย AnchorCert Gem Labย has welcomedย the recent publication of a new diamond ISO Standard. The standard, entitled ‘Consumer Confidence in the Diamond Industry’, was published on 1st July, and AnchorCertย described it asย a “refreshingly simple and concise document intended to help the consumer understand the different choices available to them”.…
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17 JulyRetailers
Argos launches bespoke diamond jewellery creation service
Argos has officially announced the launch of a new bespoke service allowing customers to create their own piece of diamond jewellery.ย โExclusively Yoursโ will allow consumers to create their own rings, earrings or pendants to meet their tastes and price range and have it directly delivered to their door. The…
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15 JulyDesigners
Vashi seeks funding for retail expansion
Diamond e-tailer Vashi has launched an ยฃ850,000 fundraise on equity crowdfunding platform VentureFounders to raise capital for a high street presence.ย With the bulk of the firmโs sales predominantly made online, Vashi is seeking to raise ยฃ850,000 in this Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) eligible round, at a pre-money valuation of…
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8 JulyEconomy
Diamond prices decline in June
Diamond prices continued to decline in June as decreased demand from the US and the Far East affected manufacturers.ย This is according to the latest report from Rapaport which found that diamond markets were relatively quiet as US demand after the JCK Las Vegas show was weaker than in previous…
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7 JulyAuctions
Sothebyโs to auction Cromwell-era ring unearthed by metal detector
An English, late 15th Century ring that was found using a metal detector is to be offered for auction.ย The ring was discovered in 2013 near Launde Abbey, an Elizabethan manor house once home to Thomas Cromwellโs son, and will be offered for auction by Sothebyโs in London on Thursday,…
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2 JulyCrime
Thieves steal ยฃ570k worth of diamonds from Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair
Some ยฃ570,000 (HK $6.9m) worth of jewellery – mostly diamonds – has been stolen in a string of thefts at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Gem Fair, according to reports from a Chinese newspaper.ย The South China Morning Post reported that 17 thefts took place over the four-day show –…
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2 JulyDesigners
BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition winner announced
Jessica Mead, design assistant at Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won the BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition. UK designers were asked to draw up a matching wedding and engagement ring set in Fairtrade gold featuring a 50pt round brilliant-cut lab certified diamond and up to ยฝ a carat of small…
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1 JulyAppointments
RJC appoints Andrew Bone as executive director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed a new executive director, Andrew Bone, as part of the organisationโs ongoing management restructure.ย Bone, who has extensive experience in the diamond and marketing sectors, has previously worked at De Beers and was also behind many industry initiatives including the Kimberley Process, the…
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Jun- 2015 -24 JuneOpinion
SOAPBOX: Over-grading must be stamped out
The global diamond industry is currently facing a range of tough challenges. But, says ERNIE BLOM, the issue of apparent over-grading of diamonds by some labs must be treated as a priority. As you would expect from an organisation such as the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), which represents…
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19 JuneCelebrities
David Hasselhoff launches new Tresor shop in Hatton Garden
Tresor Paris has opened a dedicated retail premises on Hatton Garden, London’s famous jewellery quarter. Former Baywatch star and Hollywood stalwart David Hasselhoff officially opened the new store, in the company of a coterie of other celebrity faces includingย Hayley Roberts, Lady Victoria Hervey, Made in Chelsea star Tiff Watts, Big…
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