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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Apr- 2024 -23 AprilDesigners
Wolf unveils 190th anniversary collections
Wolf has announced the launch of its new collection of jewellery boxes to celebrate its 190th anniversary. The Silver collection is inspired by Philip Wolf I’s original silver boxes he crafted in his workshop. The piece includes watch cuffs, ring slots and compartments to make for a versatile jewellery box.…
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23 AprilTrade Organisations
The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses in the UK, irrespective of whether they are a member of the association or not. In 2022, the NAJ launched its strategy centred around compliance, profitability, and responsibility. This strategy…
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22 AprilManufacturers
De Beers reports third cycle diamond sales of $445m
The De Beers Group has reported that its rough diamond sales for its third sales cycle amounted to $445m (£361.5m) as at 16 April 2024. The figures mark an increase on the $431m (£350.2m) sold in the second sales cycle of 2024, even though it is down from $542m (£440.4m)…
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16 AprilDesigners
Alice van Cal unveils Tennis Necklace collection
Alice van Cal has announced its latest collection, the Tennis Necklace, launching in June. The main piece of this new collection is a Rainbow and Diamond Dusk and Dawn necklace. Alongside this, there are four new styles, in an emerald diamond cut, available in Pink, Blue and Yellow Sapphires along…
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15 AprilDesigners
BAJ hosts Graff for collaborative exhibition
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) community and representatives from luxury jewellery house Graff, came together to host the BAJ X Graff Fine Jewellery Project. According to BAJ, the exhibition and awards evening marked an important collaboration between industry and education, highlighting the shared commitment to “nurturing aspiring creatives on…
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12 AprilDesigners
Graff unveils Galaxia collection
Graff has announced the launch of its latest high jewellery collection Galaxia, “celebrating the otherworldly beauty of its high jewellery”. The collection includes a number of white diamond pieces handcrafted by master artisans. One of these pieces is a necklace with intricate arrangements of pear shaped stones framed by sculptural…
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11 AprilRetailers
ASA upholds complaint against Skydiamond
The Advertising Standards Agent (ASA) has upheld a complaint against Skydiamond, for misleading marketing and advertisement of laboratory-grown diamonds. This ruling also applies to Stephen Webster’s marketing of Skydiamonds’ laboratory-grown diamonds. The ruling states that Skydiamond cannot use the terms “diamonds”, “diamonds made entirely from the sky” and “Skydiamond” to…
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8 AprilRetailers
Hatton Jewellers unveils new flagship Chelmsford store
English luxury jewellery brand Hatton Jewellers has opened a new flagship store in the centre of Chelmsford. Starting as a small, family-run workshop in 1977, Hatton Jewellers first opened in the jewellery district of Hatton Gardens. The jewellery brand manufactures and sells men’s and women’s fine jewellery, including heavy gold…
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5 AprilRetailers
Gecko extends D for Diamond collection with Simply Imagine range
Gecko has extended its D for Diamond collection with a new Simply Imagine range. The collection caters to both older and younger children alike. The new range features earrings, bangles and chains. For tweens, there is a range of “sophisticated” pieces including a larger hinged bangle and tactile jewellery. Meanwhile,…
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2 AprilDesigners
Pomellato unveils Pom Pom Dot collection
Pomellato has announced the launch of its latest collection, the double-sided Pom Pom Dot collection. Each piece in the collection, pendant or bracelet, has two sides offering two stone options to the wearer. The design is based on a button, a motif that forms part of Pomellato’s design heritage, a…
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