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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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyManufacturers
Petra Diamonds sales hit ยฃ481.8m
Petra Diamonds has revealed its sales increased 43% year-on-year from $406.9m (ยฃ335.4m) to $584.5m (ยฃ481.8m) for the full year ending 30 June 2022 (FY22), although the number of carats sold dropped year-on-year from 3,960,475 to 3,536,371. Additionally, Tender 6 of FY22 saw 569,496 carats sold for a total of $93m…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneProduct Launches
Tasaki unveils news Danger collection
Japanese jewellery maison, Tasaki, has released its new pearl and diamond Danger collection which comprises over 30 pieces of chokers, necklaces, earrings, ear cuffs and rings. The โdangerโ series includes a pearl necklace available in two forms – a long length necklace and a choker, both with dangerโs thorn motif…
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29 JuneTrade Organisations
Gem-A launches first entry-level online gemmology qualification
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has expanded its portfolio of gemmology qualifications with the launch of an online-only, entry-level course – GemIntro. GemIntro is a new beginnerโs level course aimed to make gemmology education more accessible and professionalise wider, trade-related disciplines with โaccurate, science-based knowledgeโ. GemIntro incorporates 11…
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23 JuneRetailers
Laings unveils diamond and sapphire necklet for charity
Laings has unveiled a 2ct carat diamond and sapphire necklet created to help raise funds for Sir Jackie Stewartโs charity, Race Against Dementia.ย The one-off piece features over 100 diamonds and two blue sapphires – which represent the Saltire. It was crafted to pay homage to Stewartโs prestige as a…
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22 JuneNews
Rough diamond sales surge to $650m
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales (Global sightholder sales and auctions) for the fifth sales cycle of 2022 stands provisionally at $650m (ยฃ530m). This is up from $604m (ยฃ493m) in the fourth cycle, and $477m (ยฃ389m) in the fifth cycle of 2021. Owing to the…
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22 JuneRetailers
Diamonds Factory Ireland defaults to lab-grown diamonds
Diamonds Factory Ireland, a bespoke jewellery manufacturer, has announced it will default 70% of its online products to lab-grown diamonds to help consumers cut costs. The announcement came as the global cost of diamonds rose by 30% over the past three months. By purchasing lab-grown, shoppers could save up to…
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21 JuneRetailers
Alice Van Cal launches latest edition of Birthstone Collection
Alice Van Cal has launched its latest item in The Birthstone Collection, a reinvention of its new signature Anima necklace with a round central moonstone set in 18K white gold. For The Birthstone Collection, every month of 2022 the designer will release a new piece or capsule collection will be…
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20 JuneAppointments
Hayes & Lake appoints new head of sales
Hayes and Lake, the new laboratory grown diamond brand launched by Diamnet, has appointed David Hartley as its new head of sales. Hartleyโs career in the industry spans across 25 years, including with online retailer Hearts on Fire, and his new role focuses on the move from natural mined diamonds…
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15 JuneProduct Launches
The ARI by Presidium
Verifying the origin of mounted diamonds has become a difficult yet important undertaking for the jewellery industry. Laboratory-grown diamonds are prevalent. Identification can be hard. Combine these factors with the often small sizes of stones and the limited testing options due jewellery settings – it is enough to challenge even…
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14 JuneNews
First diamond verification showcase to take place in London
The London Diamond Bourse in collaboration with the Natural Diamond Council will be hosting the first ever London Assure Showcase of diamond verification instruments. The event will take place in London and will run from June 20 until July 29. The six-week event will take place at the London Diamond…
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