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
Cartier ring sells for ยฃ20,000 at auction, tripling estimated value
A mid 20th Century ruby, emerald and diamond ring by Cartier was sold for ยฃ20,000 – almost three times its high estimate – by Dix Noonan Webb in their auction of Jewellery and Objects of Vertu on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at their Mayfair saleroom. Comprising three bombรฉ hoops, it…
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18 MarchDesigners
Stephen Webster unveils โThe ReBellesโ collection
Stephen Webster has launched its new collection, โThe ReBellesโ, which comprises seven limited-edition made-to-order cocktail rings. The first ring, โRocket 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
Christieโs has announced its April 13 โMagnificent Jewels auction, which will be headlined by The Fuchsia Rose, an intense purple-pink diamond of 8.82 carats, priced at $4-6m (ยฃ3-4.5m). The auction also includes a selection of coloured and colourless diamonds, along with historic jewels from โrenowned private collectionsโ, and an assemblage…
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16 MarchRetailers
Fabergรฉ expands Heritage Collection with new locket
Fabergรฉ 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 Chapelleโs portfolio up to 13 stores. The store is fitted with โmodernโ 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 Jewelโs online auction tops ยฃ2m
Christieโs Jewels Online: La Dolce Vita auction, which took place between 1 and 10 March, achieved a total of ยฃ2,052,724, 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 Alrosaโs decision to suspend its membership last…
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9 MarchRetailers
Rough diamond sales to reach ยฃ494m, De Beers says
The De Beers Group has announced the provisional value of rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) has reached $650m (ยฃ494m) 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 (ยฃ106.89m) in FY22, following the sale of 735,222 carats. The announcement comes as the group reported its YTD sales reached $405.3m (ยฃ308.12m), while full year sales in FY21 were $406.9m (ยฃ309.34m), 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 โDivine Solitairesโ 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 โSolitaire Crossโ, was introduced in November 2021. The piece was auctioned for…
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