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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Mar- 2022 -18 MarchDesigners
Stephen Webster unveils ‘The ReBelles’ collection
Stephen Webster has launched its new collection, ‘The ReBelles’, which comprises seven limited-edition made-to-order cocktail rings. The first ring, ‘Rocket Girl’, is inspired by mathematician Katherine Johnson. It is set in blue titanium and palladium on a white gold shank, with a central trillion dynamite cut amethyst with paraiba tourmalines,…
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17 MarchEvents
Christie’s unveils headline pieces for April auction
Christie’s has announced its April 13 ‘Magnificent Jewels auction, which will be headlined by The Fuchsia Rose, an intense purple-pink diamond of 8.82 carats, priced at $4-6m (£3-4.5m). The auction also includes a selection of coloured and colourless diamonds, along with historic jewels from “renowned private collections”, and an assemblage…
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16 MarchRetailers
Fabergé expands Heritage Collection with new locket
Fabergé has revealed it has expanded its Heritage collection with the launch of a new locket in honour of National Panda Day. The panda locket is crafted from 18k yellow gold, coated in black and white lacquer and features black diamond eyes and golden paw prints. Sitting on a green…
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15 MarchRetailers
F.Hinds launches new Chapelle store in West Midlands Designer Outlet
F.Hinds has announced the opening of its new Chapelle store in the new West Midlands Designer Outlet in Cannock, bringing Chapelle’s portfolio up to 13 stores. The store is fitted with “modern” furnishings and reportedly offers savings of at least 30% off RRP. Chapelle stocks a range of diamonds, jewellery…
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11 MarchRetailers
Christies Jewel’s online auction tops £2m
Christie’s Jewels Online: La Dolce Vita auction, which took place between 1 and 10 March, achieved a total of £2,052,724, with 157% hammer above low estimate and 93% sold by lot. The auction attracted participation from 38 countries, across four continents, and 25% of bidders and buyers to sale were…
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11 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions to the organisation amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The NDC said its board of directors of the Natural Diamond Council received Alrosa’s decision to suspend its membership last…
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9 MarchRetailers
Rough diamond sales to reach £494m, De Beers says
The De Beers Group has announced the provisional value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) has reached $650m (£494m) for the second sales cycle of 2022. De Beers said this represents the expected sales value for the period 21 February to 8 March and remains subject to…
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9 MarchManufacturers
Petra Diamonds Tender 4 sales hit $140.6m
Petra Diamonds Limited has announced its Tender 4 sales hit $140.6m (£106.89m) in FY22, following the sale of 735,222 carats. The announcement comes as the group reported its YTD sales reached $405.3m (£308.12m), while full year sales in FY21 were $406.9m (£309.34m), with further tenders for FY22 due to be…
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4 MarchRetailers
Vrai unveils Divine Solitaires collection
Sustainable fine jewellery brand, Vrai, has announced the launch of its ‘Divine Solitaires’ collection which consist of three diamond shapes, each cut and polished from a 30 carat of rough diamond. The first necklace from Divine Solitaires, the ‘Solitaire Cross’, was introduced in November 2021. The piece was auctioned for…
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2 MarchEvents
Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship & Design Awards makes its return
The presentation of the annual Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Awards (GC&DC) returned to the Goldsmiths’ Hall in London on 28 Monday February 2022. The awards ceremony, reportedly known as the ‘Jewellery Oscars’, was hosted by British jewellery writer and editor Rachael Taylor. Overall, more than 300 guests were welcomed, including…
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