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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Dec- 2022 -6 DecemberRetailers
Laings unveils new High Jewellery range
Laings has launched a collection bringing an offering of high-end, hand-crafted pieces to its customers, The High Jewellery range. It includes an 18ct white gold handcrafted diamond necklet and bracelet, and a necklet featuring 37 round cut diamonds, set with 37 pear cut diamonds in alternating patterns. The matching bracelet…
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5 DecemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright completes new office and showroom move
Lab grown diamond specialist Lily Arkwright has completed a move to a new showroom and new office as it continues its growth. The company has relocated its head office to Towers Mansion within the Towers business park in Didsbury, South Manchester. The new office space includes a newly fitted out…
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5 DecemberRetailers
Latest Cheffins Jewellery sale grosses £369,000
The last Cheffins Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale of 2022 grossed over £369,000, with the auction seeing a 95% sale rate across the 531 lots offered. It took place on Thursday 24 November at the firm’s sale rooms in Cambridge. Leading the jewellery section was a pair of Burmese ruby…
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1 DecemberRetailers
Lily & Roo reports record breaking November sales
Online jewellery retailer Lily and Roo has reported record-breaking sales in November, with an increase of over 50% YoY. The brand which was founded in 2018 by Brittany Preston, is known for its pearl, pavé and personalised jewellery. The jeweller recently launched a new solid gold and diamond Zodiac collection…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberNews
Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP
Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) aimed at developing a sophisticated intelligent business system. The system will aim to improve operational efficiency and increase BAO’s competitiveness, leading to significant improvements in customer experience. A KTP is a three-way…
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29 NovemberManufacturers
New technology to combat diamond forgeries
Photoscribe Technologies, has secured a patent to ensure the proper identification of diamonds and gemstones, combating forgeries in the jewellery industry with security marks. The company has made major hardware and software upgrades to its LMS-650 Cold Laser system to boost security and optimise quality, accuracy, and speed of the…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Bucherer Fine Jewellery unveils latest collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has unveiled its latest release, The High Jewellery Collection, in a tribute to early Bucherer women, Louise and Wilhelmina, who laid the groundwork for the label. The collection encompasses six coloured gems and six diamond pieces which Bucherer said are “powerful instruments for its wearers to fashion…
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24 NovemberDesigners
Andre Michael launches lab-grown diamond jewellery range
Hatton Garden-based jewellery supplier Andre Michael has announced that it has launched its lab-grown diamond jewellery range in fancy shapes for retailers in the UK and Ireland. The rings, earrings and pendants are available in D/E-colour with lab-grown diamonds starting from 0.50 carats. Recommended retail prices for the lab-grown diamond…
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23 NovemberRetailers
Beaverbrooks reopens Norwich store after refurb
Family owned jewellery retailer Beaverbrooks has reopened its Norwich branch following a £1.25m refurbishment for christmas. The refurbishment to extend the store and boutique has created a more “immersive” shopping experience and showcases the retailer’s jewellery expertise to customers. The store has also introduced an exclusive ‘bridal room’, where shoppers…
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22 NovemberDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers launches special edition christmas bangles
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has launched a new set of bangle designs ahead of Christmas. The special edition “Yorkshire Rose” bangle will be available from 1 December 2022, in a range of precious metals, including solid 9k and 18k white, yellow and rose gold, and a small…
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