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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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryRetailers
De Beers Group executive vice president to step down
De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, its executive vice president for Brands and Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after serving 37 years with the company. Lussier will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue…
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18 JanuaryManufacturers
Petra Diamonds revenue spikes 49% to £194.65m
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue surged 49% to $264.7m (£194.65m) in the six months ending 31 December 2021 (H1 FY22), compared to $178.1m (£130.9m) in the same period in 2020 (H1 FY21). The manufacturer said the increase is particularly driven by the sale of exceptional stones totalling $77.9m (£57.28m),…
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14 JanuaryManufacturers
Alrosa FY21 diamond sales spike 50% to £3bn
Alrosa has reported its sales of rough and polished diamonds for FY21 reached $4.16bn (£3.03bn), up by 50% compared to 2020 levels and up 21% from 2019. The total includes proceeds from rough diamond sales of $3.97bn (£2.89bn), and polished diamond sales of $192m (£139.87m). Meanwhile, the group’s December sales…
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11 JanuaryManufacturers
BlueRock Diamonds announces new CEO
BlueRock Diamonds PLC has announced that Gus Simbanegavi is stepping down from his board position as COO and CEO of the company’s subsidiary, Kareevlei Mining, to pursue other business interests, effective 1 March 2022. Meiring Burger will assume the role of CEO of Kareevlei Mining. In his new role, Burger…
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6 JanuaryFeatures
Guide to designing bespoke jewellery for your clients
Bespoke jewellery is uniquely designed for your client, with your input. Our customers want to create their own pieces, and partners want to design an extra special engagement ring for their loved one or create an original gift for an anniversary or birthday. The bespoke design process means our customers…
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6 JanuaryRetailers
Winsor Bishop announces refurb plans with £2m sale
Norwich-based jewellers, Winsor Bishop, has announced the biggest refurbishment in its 187-year history, with plans to open-up access to the Norwich store’s first floor and create further retail space, subject to landlord’s consent. Much of the work will focus on bringing the plumbing and electrics up to date, and there…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Natural Diamond Council on global sustainability campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has partnered with The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) on a new global sustainability campaign ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign, which also includes the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to show the impact that consumer purchases have on producing countries and local…
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22 DecemberRetailers
De Beers rough diamond sales drop to £249.35m
De Beers Group has announced its provisional rough diamond sales for the tenth cycle of 2021 has fallen year-on-year by 26% from $452m (£339.48m) to $332m (£249.35m). The value of rough diamond sales has also fallen by 24% compared to the group’s ninth cycle sales this year of $438m (£328.97m).…
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20 DecemberManufacturers
HB Antwerp launches Signum diamonds in the metaverse
HB Antwerp has announced the release of Signum, the new rough diamond brand, into the Metaverse community of Buns.land, NextDecade, with the launch of 12 diamond bunnies which sold out in under 3 minutes. Each bunny is also depicted next to a high-carat rough diamond, from which owners can reap…
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20 DecemberRetailers
Berry’s sees engagement ring sales soar 29%
Berry’s has unveiled that sales have continued to spike in the lead up to the festive season with around 29% more engagement rings sold than last year. While shapes like emerald and oval cut diamonds are showing a “huge vogue”, Berry’s stated that overall, the round brilliant cut has proven…
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