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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Oct- 2022 -17 OctoberRetailers
ROX opens first London store
Rox Jewellers has announced the opening of its first London boutique, located in the Battersea Power Station. The showroom comprises 1,500 square feet and has been designed in a similar style to the companyโs six other Rox boutiques in the UK with bespoke fixtures, โluxuriousโ fabrics and โhigh specโ finishes…
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14 OctoberDesigners
Prada launches first fine jewellery collection
Prada has launched its first fine jewellery collection, Eternal Gold, which uses 100% certified recycled gold alongside artisanal techniques and precious gems and metals. The sustainable collection comprises snake bracelets, heart motifs, chain necklaces, and ribbon chokers, which Prada said are signs and signifiers of affection and love. Pradaโs own…
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10 OctoberAppointments
De Beers Group names new CEO
De Beers Group has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO), Bruce Cleaver, will be succeeded by Al Cook, effective early next year. Cleaver will become co-chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group chairman and Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad. Overall, Cook brings over 25 years of…
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7 OctoberEconomy
De Beers Group venture appoints new CEO
Debmarine Namibia, the diamond recovery joint venture owned in equal shares by the Government of the Republic of Namibia and De Beers Group, announced the appointment of Willy Mertens as its new chief executive officer, with effect from 1 November 2022. Mertens will succeed Otto Shikongo, who retires from the…
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5 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers diamond sales drop 21% in Cycle 8
De Beers Group has announced its rough diamond sales dropped 21.6% to $500m (ยฃ439.3m) in the eighth sales cycle of 2022, compared to $638m (ยฃ560.5m) in Cycle 7 2022. However, sales are up 1.6% year-on-year, compared to $492m (ยฃ432.9m) in Cycle 8 2021. De Beers said that it continues to…
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5 OctoberDesigners
Alice van Cal celebrates opals in October birthstone collection
Alice van Cal has launched its October range as part of the birthstone collection, a reinvention of its new signature Anima necklace with a round cabochon white opal set in 18K white gold to mark the birthstone of the month; opals. The 8K white gold lariat necklace features a white…
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4 OctoberDesigners
Designer Suzy Levian launches new collection to support breast cancer treatment
Designer Suzy Levian has announced a partnership to support women diagnosed with breast cancer through a new collection of jewellery, which will have a portion of the proceeds from each sale donated back to three research foundations: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Susan B. Komen Race for the Cure, and the…
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3 OctoberDesigners
De Beers unveils new RVL collection
De Beers has launched its latest collection, โDe Beers RVLโ, which comprises a juxtaposition of mixed metals, including four 18k white gold and diamond pieces along with three in black titanium and 18k rose gold. The De Beersโ monogram inspired the collectionโs aesthetic, with outlines of the โDโ and โBโ…
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberEvents
Christies to sell largest pink diamond at luxury week
Christieโs has announced The Fortune Pink, an 18.18 carat pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond, will lead the Geneva Magnificent Jewels sale on 8 November 2022, as part of Christieโs Luxury Week. The exceptionally rare gemstone is the largest pear-shaped fancy vivid pink diamond ever to be offered for sale at…
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29 SeptemberDesigners
Designer Karina Brez launches new line of equine medallions
Karina Brez has announced a new line of equine medallions to celebrate the Atlantean horsea, launching at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. The Horsea Collection consists of three new medallion styles. The Under the Sea Medallion features a golden horsea, surrounded by seven cabochon-cut gemstones (moonstone, opal, sapphire, garnet, emerald,…
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