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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Aug- 2022 -22 AugustRetailers
Noonan’s to sell former Sassoon family diamond
An early 20th Century diamond and platinum ring formerly the property of business woman, philanthropist, Jewish scholar and famed hostess, Mrs Flora Abraham Sassoon is to be sold by Mayfair-based auction house Noonans on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. It is estimated to fetch £20,000-30,000. The ring was passed on to…
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17 AugustRetailers
Deakin & Francis launches ladies’ Elements Collection
Deakin and Francis has launched a new ladies fine jewellery collection, The Elements Collection, comprising a multitude of gemstones set in 18ct gold. Included in the collection is a one-of-a-kind 18ct yellow gold faceted Crystal Ball Pendant with a vitreous enamel blue band, and a diamond necklace. The pendant showcases…
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16 AugustDesigners
Pandora celebrates 100% renewable energy usage for lab-grown collection
Pandora has announced that it has further improved the process of its lab-created diamond collection, Diamonds by Pandora. The collection, which was initially launched in the UK in 2021 as ‘Pandora Brilliance’, is now being crafted with diamonds that are grown, cut and polished using 100% renewable energy and have…
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12 AugustAppointments
Nivoda appoints chief product officer
Nivoda, the B2B diamond marketplace, has continued its expansion with the appointment of James Morgan as its new chief product officer. Morgan joins after seven years at Amazon where he was head of Prime for Europe, and he will oversee the company’s continued expansion after Nivoda tripled both revenue and…
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9 AugustProduct Launches
Bernhard H. Mayer unveils nature-inspired jewellery
Qnet’s luxury jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, has announced new nature-inspired jewellery pieces for its Classics, Elemental and Timeless Tanzanite collections. New pieces to the Classics Collection include Autumn earrings and an Autumn Pendant, featuring precious diamonds and handcrafted 18K gold leaf drops in a pattern inspired by seasonal transformation.…
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8 AugustRetailers
Hayes & Lake adds four new retailers
Hayes and Lake has announced it will go live in four new stores this week, bringing the number that carry the brand to 12. The new stores include John Baldwin Jewellers in Tavistock, Christopher George Jewellers in Cardiff, Francis and Gaye in Coventry, and David Summerfield Jewellers in Newcastle. Having…
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5 AugustTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse launches Practical Diamond education course
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has launched its new education programme, the Practical Diamond Knowledge course, which marks the LDB’s first in-house training course. The Practical Diamond education course has been developed alongside polished diamond expert Craig Sievewright. The course is aimed at those buying or selling diamonds, and designed…
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4 AugustProduct Launches
Andre Michael launches lab-grown diamond range
Andre Michael has introduced its first lab-grown diamond jewellery range for retailers in the UK and Ireland. The range comprises rings, earrings and pendants which are available in certified D/E/F- colour lab-grown diamonds in classic designs starting from 0.50cts. Much of the offering will be in larger sizes, differentiating from…
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2 AugustFeatures
Vicenzaoro September: Top international jewellery brands confirmed, from Roberto Coin to Fope
Top jewellery brands will be descending on Vicenza for VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show. The international exhibition of reference for the gold and jewellery world, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group at Vicenza Exhibition Centre from 9th to 13th September 2022 together with VO Vintage (9th-11th September), is a unique opportunity to obtain an absolute preview of the latest new entries and…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Artisan sees ‘excellent growth’ in diamond sales
Artisan, the jewellery manufacturer based in Hatton Garden, has “far exceeded” its growth targets amid a rise in diamond sales and growth in Artisan’s mount and semi-set mount business. The diamond sales have been via Artisan’s live diamond feed from approved partners across the world, providing customers with access to…
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