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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Jun- 2025 -10 JuneAppointments
Bonhams appoints ex-De Beers London CEO as new CCO
Bonhams has appointed former De Beers London CEO Celine Assimon as its new chief commercial officer. With a career in luxury and fine jewellery, Assimon brings more than 20 years of experience leading commercial strategy, client engagement, and brand development across global markets. As CEO of De Beers London, she…
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9 JuneManufacturers
De Beers launches Ombré Desert Diamonds and Origin brand
De Beers Group has unveiled its first beacon jewellery concept, Ombré Desert Diamonds, and a new brand, Origin, at the annual JCK Las Vegas Show. The Ombre Desert Diamonds is inspired by desert landscapes where many natural diamonds are found, and features warm white, champagne and amber tones in multi-stone…
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9 JuneManufacturers
Okavango Diamond Company joins Tracr platform
The Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), a Botswana-based rough diamond marketing company, has announced the onboarding of its rough diamond supply onto Tracr. ODC has commenced registering rough diamonds in the 3-6gr and 2-10ct size ranges on Tracr, significantly increasing the availability of traceable diamonds from Botswana. Debswana, the joint venture…
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6 JuneRetailers
Swarovski launches new Octagon Collection
Swarovski has unveiled its new Octagon Collection, a fine jewellery line centred on its own proprietary diamond cut. The Octagon Collection draws on 130 years of the company’s expertise in crystal cutting and design. Each diamond in the range features 57 facets and combines a step cut crown with a…
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4 JuneManufacturers
GIA to use new descriptive terminology for laboratory-grown diamonds
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has announced that it will start using descriptive terms to characterise the quality of laboratory-grown diamonds and will no longer use the colour and clarity nomenclature that GIA developed for natural diamonds. The institute will also continue to accept laboratory-grown diamonds for evaluation and…
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3 JuneDesigners
Loquet London launches new pendant necklace collection
Loquet London has announced that it has launched a brand new collection of pendants based on its favourite and best-selling charms reimagined in a pendant style. Each pendant necklace can also be paired together for stacking, or worn individually. The collection is made to sit lightly on the skin and…
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May- 2025 -29 MayE-Commerce
Dialog and Kunming Diamonds to launch collaboration at JCK 2025
Dialog Solutions and Kunming Diamonds have announced a new collaboration to have Kunming Diamonds’ natural yellow diamonds on the Dialog platform. The program will launch with a curated selection of natural yellow diamonds ranging from 0.70 to 5.00 carats, featuring the most attractive sizes, shapes, and qualities, each GIA-certified and…
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28 MayRetailers
Ainsworth Jewellers expands with London office
Ainsworth Jewellers has announced the opening of its new office in the heart of London’s jewellery quarter at 100 Hatton Garden. The location will serve as a private, appointment-only office for consultations, bespoke design services, and exclusive viewings, offering clients a discreet and elegant environment in which to make meaningful…
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27 MayRetailers
F.Hinds launches new Dementia UK collection
High street jeweller F.Hinds has announced the launch of its exclusive Dementia UK Collection. Consisting of a Silver and Diamond Heart Locket (RRP £69.99) and pin badges, the collection will see 100% of profits donated directly to Dementia UK to support the work of Admiral Nurses across the UK. The…
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22 MayRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York launches Something Blue collection
Independent jewellery retailer Bradley’s Jewellers York has announced the launch of its new ‘Something Blue’ collection, accompanied by a blue floral exterior display in celebration of the theme. Inspired by the age-old phrase “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue,” Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a capsule collection of…
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