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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May- 2014 -9 MayManufacturers
Theo Fennell showcases unique tanzanite necklace
Theo Fennell has announced its latest creation, a one of a kind 18 carat white gold suite, featuring a unique necklace and matching earrings. The necklace showcases an extremely rare heart-shaped 12.47 carat tanzanite, which has an unusual ‘Meru’ blue hue named after Mount Meru – the volcano in Tanzania…
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1 MayInternational
Sotheby’s achieves record per-carat price for sapphire ring
A new world auction record price per carat for any sapphire was set yesterday at Sotheby’s New York, when an exceptional platinum, Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring sold for £3.02m ($5,093,000, or $180,731 per carat). The square emerald-cut Kashmir sapphire weighing 28.18 carats is one of the finest sapphires ever to…
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Apr- 2014 -29 AprilManufacturers
De Beers’ Forevermark inscribes its millionth diamond
De Beers diamond brand Forevermark has announced that it has inscribed its one millionth stone at the Forevermark Diamond Institute in Antwerp. Stephen Lussier, Forevermark CEO, said: “This is a significant day in Forevermark’s young history. Inscribing 1,000,000 Forevermark diamonds in the six years since launch is a huge achievement…
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25 AprilInternational
Gecko triumphant at BaselWorld
UK-based jewellery supplier Gecko Jewellery has reported positive results from BaselWorld, having established new contacts worldwide. The company, which distributes D for Diamond, Fiorelli and Fred Bennett in the UK, had intended to increase its international presence at the show and says it has succeeded in doing so, gaining 60…
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22 AprilInternational
$21m blue diamond up for auction at Christie’s
Auction house Christie’s has announced the sale of the largest flawless vivid blue diamond in the world, ‘The Blue’ estimated to fetch $21m (£12m) at auction. The diamond, which weighs 13.22 carats, will lead Christie’s auction of Magnificent Jewels to be held in Geneva on May 14. The gem will…
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11 AprilAppointments
Harry Levy continues at London Diamond Bourse
Harry Levy, president of the London Diamond Bourse (LDB), has begun serving another term as LDB president. The decision was made through an election by the body’s council of management, held Thursday 3 April. Harry Levy has served as LDB president since 2011, and currently also serves as president of…
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9 AprilFeatures
ARCHIVE: London Diamond Bourse – ‘No ordinary trading floor’
It is said that 85 per cent of the UK’s imported diamonds go through the London Diamond Bourse. The first journalist allowed through its doors in 20 years, Michael Northcott finds out what goes on behind those security gates. As exclusive clubs go, this is an unusual one. The mere…
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8 AprilInternational
Swiss investigate disappearance of $50m pink diamond
An investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a $50m (£30m) pink diamond from a storage unit in Geneva.Storage firm Malca-Amit had been holding the 50.66 carat diamond for South African diamond trader Sylla Moussa, but he reported it missing in September 2013. Police searched the premises of the…
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8 AprilDesigners
Bric-a-brac £20m Fabergé egg to go on display
A £20 million Imperial Easter Egg designed by Karl Fabergé, which was unknowingly bought by an American scrap metal dealer to melt down before he realised its value, is to go on display at Wartski’s showroom in London later this month. The owner, who wanted to remain anonymous, purchased the gold…
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8 AprilTaking Stock
Silver Fashion UK.com
www.silverfashionuk.com is a wholesale silver jewellery website new to the UK giving independent retailers more control over the stock they hold. The website offers diamond quality products manufactured in silver and cubic zirconia and is so confident with its products that it offers a full 14 day money back guarantee.…
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