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- 2014 -18 MarchRetailers
Exclusive Fabergé exhibition planned for Harrods window display
World-famous London department store, Harrods, has collaborated with jeweller Fabergé this Easter to create a Fabergé salon and exhibition space in the store. The famed Brompton Road window and façade will be dressed in Fabergé flags and the partnership will celebrate the ‘art of gifting’. The displays will “showcase the…
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14 MarchCelebrities
Glitzy Mayfair event for Tresor Paris watch launch
Tresor Paris last night held a snazzy event at Jack Barclay Bentley in Berkley Square, London, to launch Nouveau Hexagone, its new collection of watches. The venue, which is a Bentley showroom by day, was packed with celebrity guests including including rapper Professor Green, Uri Geller, Boyzone members Shane Lynch and…
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6 MarchAppointments
Ti Sento’s Judith Lockwood to join Martin Ross Group
Judith Lockwood has been appointed European director for the Martin Ross Group to help drive European growth for its Canadian diamond jewellery brands. The announcement comes just a day after IBB Group announced that she is to be succeeded by Nigel Ling in the role of country manager for Ti…
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Feb- 2014 -28 FebruaryCelebrities
Ellie Goulding steps out in Bouton and Duepunti at BRIT Awards
Singer-songwriter and BRIT Award winner Ellie Goulding was seen at the awards evening sporting earrings by jewellery brand Bouton, created by Adrian Buckley of Buckley Jewellery. During her acceptance speech at the BRIT Awards, Bouton’s gold button earrings could be seen adorning Goulding’s ears. The firm says its range of…
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11 FebruaryRetailers
F Hinds ‘ahead of schedule’ with Bracknell store opening
Jewellers F Hinds has announced the ahead-of-schedule opening of its new store in Princess Square, Bracknell. The bright, modern and also environmentally friendly jewellery store has relocated to 1 – 2 Princess Square, Bracknell, Berkshire. Manager Nick Dobinson and all the staff who were at the company’s previous Bracknell store…
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5 FebruaryInternational
De Beers adds 75 years’ experience to executive committee with new hires
De Beers has made three new appointments to its executive committee, which it says adds 75 years of combined diamond industry experience to the team. Paul Rowley, executive vice president of global sightholder sales; Neil Ventura, executive vice president of auction sales; and Balisi Bonyongo, CEO of Debswana, will join…
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3 FebruaryEconomy
Better-than-expected holiday bolsters Pandora revenue
Pandora has announced that sales have exceeded its original forecast, with full year revenues of 9bn Danish kroner (£1bn) for 2013.The company originally predicted sales of 8.6bn kroner (£959 million), but puts the surprise results down to a better-than-expected holiday period and a string of store openings in the latter…
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Jan- 2014 -14 JanuaryAnalysis
COMMENT: What Makes Diamonds So Desirable?
If there is one store in a shopping centre that never fails to have people gathered outside the window, excitedly pointing and wishfully stating which piece they would buy if they had the money, it is the jewellery shop. Savvy jewellers know that placing sparkling diamond rings, earrings, pendants and…
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9 JanuaryTaking Stock
Gecko to showcase new season ranges at Spring Fair
Leading jewellery supplier Gecko are delighted to announce that they will be showcasing seven collections at the Jewellery & Watch Show Birmingham. Gecko’s new season ranges (catering across the board for men, women and children) arrive from best-selling brands Fiorelli, Fred Bennett, D for diamond and not to be missed collections…
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4 JanuaryEvents
CARAT* to debut Power Pearls at Spring Fair
The stunning new Power Pearls collection is a real departure from the norm for CARAT* and the first time in the company’s history where the use of synthetic pearls has been introduced. The collection consists of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings that are set in sterling silver settings and adorned with…
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