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 -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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Jul- 2022 -29 JulyNews
Jewellery customers lower average purchases
Jewellery customers have lowered their average purchases in recent months as interest rate hikes and inflationary pressures throughout the UK have “dampened” consumer sentiment, according to Lily Arkwright. The sustainable jewellery retailer said it is seeing early signs of shift in consumer sentiment towards high value purchases. It added that…
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28 JulyDesigners
Vrai unveils Bezel Solitaire collection
Vrai has announced the launch of its latest range, The Bezel Solitaire collection, described as “where modern meets art deco”. The collection features Vrai created diamonds surrounded by a solid gold bezel, marrying the signature Bezel line with the classic Solitaire collection for a “contemporary yet timeless allure.” A 14k…
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27 JulyRetailers
Rough diamond sales drop in cycle 6 to $630m
De Beers Group has announced the value of rough diamond sales for the sixth sales cycle of 2022 has dropped to a provisional $630m (£523m), down from $657m (£545m) in cycle five. Owing to the restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe, De…
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27 JulyRetailers
Beaverbrooks profits surge 117% to £35.3m
Beaverbrooks has announced “record breaking” sales as its group operating profit surged 117% year-on-year from £16.3m to £35.3m in FY22, with turnover rising 64.4% year-on-year and 41.3% compared to its most profitable centenary year in 2019-2020. The family-owned national jewellery and watch retailer also saw a gross profit margin of…
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22 JulyTrade Organisations
De Beers rough diamond production falls 4%
The De Beers Group has reported that rough diamond production fell by 4% to 7.9 million carats in the second quarter of 2022 (Q2), despite a “strong” demand for rough diamonds continuing in the quarter. In Botswana, production decreased by 4% to 5.5 million carats due to lower grade ore…
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21 JulyRetailers
Get-Diamonds launches virtual ‘try-on’ tool
Get-Diamonds has launched an augmented reality (AR) tool, ‘Virtual Hand’, that enables users to virtually try-on a variety of diamond rings in different sizes, cuts, and settings, using computerised imaging. Virtual Hand is intended for use by retailers as a service for their customers, and the first stage of the…
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