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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Feb- 2024 -19 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAJ unveils Valuers’ Conference headliners
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the seven speakers set to headline the Valuers’ Conference as part of the NAJ Summit. The speakers are; Branko Deljanin, Dr Maria McLennan, Joanna Whalley, Dr Thomas Hainschwang, Kerry Gregory, Sarah Fergusson and Charles Bexfield. Deljanin is recognised internationally as an expert…
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19 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers donates £4,000 earrings to hospice
Berry’s Jewellers in Newcastle has donated an exclusive pair of diamond stud earrings worth £4,000 as a raffle prize to raise money for Willow Burn Hospice in the charity’s annual Diamonds and Pearls Ball. David Nicholson, the store manager at Berry’s, is a long-time supporter of Willow Burn in response…
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16 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers Group Ignite launches new diamond verification tool
De Beers Group Ignite has launched its latest diamond verification instrument, AMS Micro, to offer “rapid”, “automated” and “autonomous” screening of high volumes of the smallest melee diamonds. The first AMS Micro instrument will be delivered to the Swiss office of leading diamond manufacturer De Beers Group Sightholder, KGK, at…
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8 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers production declines 3% in Q4 but guidance remains unchanged
De Beers’ rough diamond production has decreased by 3% to 7.9 million carats in Q4 2023, primarily due to the planned reduction in South Africa as Venetia transitions to underground operations, partly offset by higher production from Botswana. Despite this, the group stated that production guidance for 2024 is unchanged…
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6 FebruaryDesigners
Royal Asscher announces Wolf collab
Royal Asscher Diamond Company has announced a collaboration with watch and jewellery storage grand Wolf. The collaboration features a jewellery box with a removable travel case, round and square travel zip jewellery cases with mirrors and storage for rings, pendants, earrings and bangles, The new collection also includes a jewellery…
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5 FebruaryRetailers
Cassia launches new Sunray Letter and Sunbeam Heart collection
British fine jewellery designer and goldsmith Cassia Smith-Bingham has just unveiled her stunning new Sunray Letter and Sunbeam Heart collection. Each initial pendant in the Sunray Letter collection is adorned with champleve enamel, hand engravings and diamonds. With a wide array of luxurious enamel colours to choose from – including…
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2 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers reports first rough diamond sales of $370m
The De Beers Group has reported that its rough diamond sales for its first sales cycle amounted to $370m (£292.8m) as at 30 January 2024. The figures mark an increase on the $137m (£108.4m) sold in the final sales cycle of 2023, even though it is down from $454m (£359.3m)…
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1 FebruaryTrade Organisations
François Delage appointed to GIA board of governors
The board of governors of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed François Delage as its newest member on January 25, 2024. Delage brings a wealth of experience in global luxury, fashion and jewellery retail garnered over a more than three-decade international career. Delage has more than 35 years…
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Jan- 2024 -25 JanuaryRetailers
Graff unveils Paris Haute Couture-inspired collection
British multinational jeweller Graff has launched its new jewellery collection representing a selection of “contemporary” designs in celebration of Paris Haute Couture Week. The collection is designed with “intricate” modern design motifs featuring graphic, abstract lines and asymmetrical arrangements. Featuring necklaces, earrings, bracelets and rings, the collection boasts rare stones,…
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24 JanuaryRetailers
80% of diamond engagement rings lab-grown, says Queensmith
Queensmith has revealed that 80% of the diamond engagement rings it sold in 2023 were lab-grown. The company believes this is because lab-grown diamonds allow consumers to purchase larger carat weights and higher quality diamonds. Also because they are a more environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced alternative to mined diamonds.…
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