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- 2015 -5 MarchManufacturers
Polished diamond prices continue decline in February
Polished diamonds continued to decline in February despite “improved sentiment” ahead of the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl show. This is according to the RapNet Diamond Index (RAPI) which found prices for 0.30-carat diamonds declined by 1.3%, 0.50-carat diamonds fell by 1.4% and 3-carat diamonds decreased in price…
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2 MarchEvents
Rapaport to auction ‘record’ quantity of diamonds
Rapaport is set to auction a ‘record’ quantity of diamonds, with 98,000 carats on show at its melee auction in Hong Kong today. The auction consists of recycled and finely assorted premium quality diamond parcels in all shapes, qualities and sizes, sourced from retailers, pawnshops and refineries around the world.…
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Feb- 2015 -20 FebruaryManufacturers
Russian firm creates 5-carat synthetic diamond
A Russian laboratory-grown diamond manufacturer, New Diamond Technology, is claiming it has produced a 5.11-carat diamond, the largest man-made, polished, near-colourless stone ever produced. According to US trade magazine JCK, the manufacturer said that the unenhanced radiant-cut type ‘IIa’ diamond, produced by the high-pressure, high temperature method (HPHT), bears a…
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16 FebruaryInternational
De Beers profits shine with 36% increase
The De Beers Group of Companies, itself a subsidiary of mining firm Anglo American, has reported a 36% increase in operating profits for 2014, rising to $1.4bn (around £910m) compared with the previous year. Anglo American said in a statement that the increase was due primarily to “solid demand” across key…
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16 FebruaryTrade Organisations
BJA and NAG draft questionnaire for diamond graders
Members of the British Jewellers Association (BJA) and National Association of Goldsmiths (NAG) met last week to discuss the apparent anomalies between diamond grades attributed to stones by different diamond grading organisations. It was agreed that a questionnaire should be drawn up by the two associations which will be sent…
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16 FebruaryEvents
London Diamond Bourse to host open day
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) in the capital’s Hatton Garden area, has set a date for its inaugural open day, taking place on Monday, February 23. In a statement, the bourse said: “The open day will provide a great opportunity for visitors to discover new suppliers, network or simply to…
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13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Sotheby’s unveils 100-carat ‘perfect’ diamond
Today global art business Sotheby’s has unveiled a 100-carat ‘perfect’ diamond, which is set for auction later this year. The diamond, which is reportedly the largest perfect diamond with a classic emerald cut ever to be offered at auction, is currently being unveiled in Sotheby’s new Bond Street Galleries. The…
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12 FebruaryFeatures
SOAPBOX: Fancy colour diamonds in today’s market
Eden Rachminov, one of the founders of the Fancy Color Research Foundation, explores how the rising popularity of fancy colour diamonds is affecting the jewellery industry, and what the increasing prices will mean going forward. There is a growing trend in jewellery design: the post-recession global economy coupled with a…
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11 FebruaryEconomy
Fancy colour diamonds not affected by diamond price falls
Fancy colour diamonds are continuing to show consistent price levels, despite a backdrop of commodity value declines in Q4 2014. This is according to the first Fancy Color Diamond Index developed by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (The FCRF), which was launched in November last year. The index revealed that…
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10 FebruaryUncategorized
COMMENT: You cannot overstate the importance of confidence in diamonds
This week the great and good of the jewellery industry descended on Antwerp for the annual Diamond Trade Fair. This event is a hugely influential spectacle, attracting representatives from the world’s top firms who trade up to 80% of the world’s rough diamonds. The impact of decisions made here reverberate throughout the…
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