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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Nov- 2011 -7 NovemberEvents
Assay office announces further training courses for 2012
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it has extended its core training and education programme to introduce two new one-day interactive courses in 2012. Understanding Coloured Gemstones will provide “technical information in an accessible way about the most important coloured stones that are used in jewellery,” and Identifying Hallmarks…
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7 NovemberEvents
Allumer pendant to be auctioned during National Adoption Week
Luxury jewellery brand Allumer has launched an exclusive design in support of the national children’s charity, Coram. Founder of Allumer Natasha Leith-Smith created the pendant, which makes reference to the old ballot ball process used to determine which children could be accepted into care. Known as the Coram Lariat-White Ball,…
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2 NovemberUncategorized
Israel Diamond Exchange welcomes new managing director
Brigadier general Moti Besser, most recently managing director of the State Comptroller’s Office, has returned to the Israeli diamond industry as managing director of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE). He was appointed by president Yair Sahar to take on the position at IDE and will “play an active role in…
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Oct- 2011 -28 OctoberUncategorized
The Letšeng Star sold for £10.2 million
Gem Diamonds has announced the sale of the world’s 14th largest white diamond on record. Sold into a profit sharing arrangement, the 550 carat, type lla, D colour rough diamond was recovered at the company’s Letšeng mine on 19 August 2011. Known as the Letšeng Star, it is the fourth…
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28 OctoberRetailers
Makeover for Warrenders’ Sutton store
Surrey jeweller Warrenders has completed the first refurbishment of its Sutton store in 40 years of business. The shop has been transformed into an up-to-date retail space with a “fresh and visible layout.” The family-run establishment has specialised in diamond and precious gemstone jewellery for three generations, and the…
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27 OctoberCelebrities
Joely Richardson wears Annoushka earrings at Anonymous premier
Actress Joely Richardson attended the London premiere of Anonymous this week, wearing Bochic for Annoushka earrings. The shanghai 18 carat white gold, diamond and jade earrings by guest designer Bochic make up part of a range that “strive[s] to capture the essence of the Bochic woman… fresh, chic, distinctive and…
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26 OctoberUncategorized
Largest matching pair of diamonds due for auction
The world’s largest matching pair of Forevermark diamonds will be auctioned at the forthcoming Christie’s Hong Kong Autumn sale of Magnificent Jewels on 29 November 2011. The diamonds weigh 35.61 and 35.77 carats respectively and were crafted from two individual rough diamonds each initially weighing over 100 carats. Unveiled…
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21 OctoberUncategorized
AnchorCert Gemmological Services celebrates 10-year anniversary
AnchorCert celebrated its first decade in the business on Wednesday evening at Birmingham’s Harvey Nichols store. Among the guests were celebrities James Cordon and UK chart toppers One Direction. The gemmological service, based in the heart of Birmingham’s jewellery quarter, is the Diamond & Gemstone Certification division of the…
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21 OctoberUncategorized
New London premises for Domino
Domino has expanded its facility in London with the opening of a new trade counter at 26-29 St Cross Street, Hatton Garden. The new premises, which opened at the beginning of October, will provide Domino with the opportunity to display and hold a greater level of stock than was…
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19 OctoberUncategorized
Vivid Yellow diamond sells for $6.6 million
The pear-shaped fancy Vivid Yellow diamond, weighing approximately 32.77 carats and estimated to achieve between $6 and $8 million (£3.8 and £5 million) was bought by an anonymous bidder at Christie’s New York for $6.6 million dollars (£4.1 million). Head of jewellery Rahul Kadakia commented: “At $201,000 (£127,251) per…
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