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- 2014 -7 JulyAdvice
SELLING: Are you rewarding your over-achievers?
Our sales guru LEONARD ZELL holds forth on why a group commission structure will lose you sales on the long term. Reward sales superstars individually, however, and you’ll be quids in. In the US, salary plus commission is far more prevalent than the UK. For some reason many jewellers in…
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4 JulyEvents
Mario Masenza collaboration jewellery to be sold at auction
Jewellery produced in the mid-20th century by artists in collaboration with Italian jeweller Mario Masenza will be sold in a 220-lot sale of fine jewellery at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions. The wider auction will feature collections from the UK and Europe, spanning across the late 18th Century through Victorian, Edwardian…
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3 JulyCurrent Affairs
Second car recovered in Hamilton & Inches investigation
Police officers in Edinburgh are issuing a fresh appeal for witness to come forward after another car linked to the Hamilton & Inches raid was recovered. Enquiries are on-going into the high-value armed robbery which took place on June 6, when three men dressed in dark clothing entered the store…
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2 JulyAppointments
Gemstone entrepreneur Ostro awarded OBE
Gemstone industry entrepreneur Maurice Ostro has been appointed OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Ostro, who is chairman of Ostro Minerals, was awarded the status in recognition of “his role in business, charity and interfaith relations”. The firm has grown into one of the world’s leading producers of blue topaz since its founding in…
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Jun- 2014 -23 JuneNews
Tiffany & Co displays iconic 128-carat diamond at Paris store opening
Tiffany & Co has displayed its iconic Tiffany Yellow Diamond at the opening of a brand new store in Paris. The diamond, which was transported from New York, was on display at the brand’s new Champs-Elysées premises. For a limited time, gemstone enthusiasts and diamond lovers were able to get…
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20 JuneUncategorized
Chow Tai Fook acquires Hearts on Fire in conditional agreement
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery group has entered into a conditional acquisition agreement which will see it take over the entire stake of the Hearts on Fire jewellery brand. The deal values Hearts on Fire at $150m (£88.18m) on a cash-free and debt-free basis. The acquisition is a strategic move to…
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17 JuneEvents
Graff to showcase rare gemstones and diamonds at Paris event
Graff Diamonds is set to showcase its collection, featuring extremely rare diamonds and gemstones, at this year’s La Biennale Des Antiquaires in Paris. Graff will showcase both emerald and sapphire pieces in their collection, including a ‘dramatic’ necklace with richly coloured clusters of sapphire beads entwined with Pavѐ diamond leaves…
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13 JuneCurrent Affairs
Petra recovers 122-carat blue diamond at South African mine
Petra Diamonds has recovered a rare blue diamond of 122.5 carats at its Cullinan mine in South Africa. The stone will require further analysis in order to assess its potential value and upon completion of this process, Petra will evaluate its “optimal route to the market”. It is understood that…
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3 JuneAppointments
De Beers awards $37m technology contract to BT
BT has won a significant new contract with The De Beers Group of Companies. The six-year agreement, worth $37m, sees BT orchestrate a wide range of IT services across 70 De Beers Group sites, including exploration and mining locations across the world. Established in 1888, De Beers’ diamond exploration, mining…
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May- 2014 -16 MayCurrent Affairs
London Diamond Bourse launches Young Persons Committee
The London Diamond Bourse has announced the launch of a Young Persons Committee tasked with championing new ideas within the industry. Seven young members from the existing membership will make up the new committee with the intention of “creating and nurturing a collaborative forum for young people to be heard,…
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