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- 2024 -20 MayDesigners
Loveness Lee launches debut engagement ring collection
Loveness Lee has announced the launch of its six-piece engagement ring collection, marking its debut in the engagement category. The Loveness Lee Engagement Ring Collection is available with baguette, pear, oval and brilliant cut diamonds paired with sapphires and emeralds. The stones are set in solid 18ct recycled yellow or…
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14 MayManufacturers
Anglo American to offload De Beers
Mining company Anglo American has set out plans to sell De Beers its diamond business, as part of its wider turnaround plan. The group stated that the plan would “unlock significant value from its portfolio and accelerate the delivery of consistently stronger shareholder returns”. As part of this plan the…
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13 MayRetailers
Lightbox lowers lab-grown diamond retail prices by up to 40%
De Beers Group’s lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox has announced it has lowered the retail price of its lab-grown diamonds by up to 40%. The brand’s colourless DEF stones, featuring an excellent cut and VS clarity, are now $900 (£716.7) a carat, down 40% from $1,500 (£1194.6). The price of lab-grown…
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9 MayRetailers
Diamnet launches revamped service
Diamond trading platform Diamnet has announced that it has launched its upgraded service. As part of this the company has launched a new website with a “modern and intuitive interface”. The new website has also been optimised for speed whether on mobile or on desktop. Diamnet has also established a…
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7 MayTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse secures 10 year Hatton Garden renewal
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced the successful renewal of its lease for its Hatton Garden location for the next 10 years. The decision ensures the stability and continuity of operations for its members but also aligns seamlessly with the organisation’s future visions. The Hatton Garden area has been…
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3 MayDesigners
Graff unveils Wild Flower campaign
Graff has announced the launch of its new Wild Flower campaign to raise the profile of the Wild Flower collection it launched a few years ago. The collection includes rings and bracelets set with exquisite pavé diamonds flourish in profusion around single round diamond centre stones. Each petal on each…
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2 MayDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils Pharrell collection
Tiffany and Co has announced the launch of the Tiffany Titan collection, created in collaboration with musician and producer Pharrell Williams. Adopting the structure of the trident, the collection incorporates sharp, spear-like spikes within an array of necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings embodying a sense of punk spirit. The pieces…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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29 AprilRetailers
Sacet launches Toi et Moi collection
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet has unveiled its latest Toi et Moi collection. The new range offers a selection of rings, necklaces and earrings, spotlighting pairs of hero diamonds to symbolise ‘you’ and ‘me’. Every piece showcases a different duo – pear and oval, pear and marquise or pear and emerald…
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24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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