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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Jun- 2014 -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 (ยฃ88.18m) 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 yearโs La Biennale Des Antiquaires in Paris. Graff will showcase both emerald and sapphire pieces in their collection, including a โdramaticโ necklace with richly coloured clusters of sapphire beads entwined with Pavั 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 โoptimal route to the marketโ. 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 โcreating and nurturing a collaborative forum for young people to be heard,…
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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 โMeruโ 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 Sothebyโs New York, when an exceptional platinum, Kashmir sapphire and diamond ringย sold for ยฃ3.02m ($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 Beersโ 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: โThis is a significant day in Forevermarkโs 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, โThe Blueโ estimated to fetch $21m (ยฃ12m) at auction. The diamond, which weighs 13.22 carats, will lead Christieโs auction of Magnificent Jewels to be held in Geneva on May 14. The gem will…
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