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.
-
Mar- 2023 -21 MarchRetailers
Beaverbrooks invests £900k to open new store and watch boutique
Family-owned national diamond, jewellery and watch retailer, Beaverbrooks, has invested £900,000 in its new upsized York store and has introduced the city’s first Tag Heuer Boutique. The brand new store and the Tag Heuer Boutique, is situated in York’s bustling Davygate, where shoppers have access to a selection of the…
Read More » -
20 MarchDesigners
Steven Stone launches ‘The Storybook Collection’
UK fine jeweller Steven Stone has announced the launch of “The Storybook Collection” in conjunction with World Storytelling Day on 20 March. The Storybook Collection is a collection of jewellery that pays tribute to some of the most influential books ever written. It is a four piece collection that includes…
Read More » -
14 MarchDesigners
River Mounts launches St Patrick’s Day collection
Birmingham based designer River Mounts has announced the launch of its new collection in celebration of St Patrick’s Day. The collection includes a number of earrings, necklaces and bracelets in the shape of a four leaf clover. The four leaf clover being the symbol of good luck and often being…
Read More » -
13 MarchAppointments
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security specialist, Opsydia, has appointed Jimmy Gove to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. Opsydia is recognised for its technology that places unique identifiers on and beneath the surface of gemstones to secure their identity. Gove brings to Opsydia more than a decade of…
Read More » -
8 MarchManufacturers
Dimexon joins United Nations’ WEP
Diamond supplier Dimexon has announced that it has become a signatory of the United Nations’ Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEP). WEP is a set of guidelines designed to promote gender equality within the workplace, and beyond. By becoming a signatory of the WEP, Dimexon is planning to further its mission of…
Read More » -
Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryDesigners
Steven Stone launches The Stone Lab
Steven Stone has announced the launch of The Stone Lab, a boutique jewellery company with a “mission to create unique pieces of lab grown and moissanite jewellery that will stand the test of time”. Founded in 1937, Steven Stone has built its reputation on high quality, personalised service, and specialises…
Read More » -
27 FebruaryNews
De Beers sees demand fall in 2022 despite rising revenues
De Beers has announced that it saw a negative demand growth in 2022 as a result of increased Covid restrictions in China from Q2 onwards. A weaker economic outlook in the second half of the year caused a build-up of midstream polished diamond inventories, pushing down prices and causing negative…
Read More » -
22 FebruaryRetailers
Berry’s Jewellers opens new Omega showroom
Berry’s Jewellers has announced the opening of a new Omega showroom in Nottingham. The new showroom, located next to the Berry’s store, opened last week and is the only Omega showroom in Nottinghamshire. The store is one of many that Berry’s are planning to open in 2023, with the business…
Read More » -
20 FebruaryRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers holds marketing weekend
Independent jeweller Bradley’s Jewellers has hosted a “successful” marketing weekend which led to higher-than-normal weekend footfall, significant growth in its email subscriber base, and local media attention. The jeweller participated in the annual York Ice Trail by installing a six-foot-tall ice sculpture of a diamond trilogy ring outside its store…
Read More » -
13 FebruaryRetailers
Andre Michael launches collection featuring Greenland Ruby gems
Fine jewellery supplier Andre Michael has launched a new collection of diamond jewellery featuring responsibly sourced, cabochon-shaped rubies and pink sapphires mined by Greenland Ruby. The pieces are now available for retailers in the UK and Ireland. Andre Michael will present the collection to retailers at the Company of Master…
Read More »