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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Nov- 2021 -18 NovemberRetailers
Maya Gemstones adds four new pieces to Sonya Collection
Maya Gemstones has announced that four new pieces are being added to its Sonya Collection, each with the brand’s signature ‘Maya cut’ diamond in the centre. This month sees pendants and rings in red and aqua being added to the collection. As with the previous pieces in the Sonya Collection,…
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16 NovemberInternational
Alrosa sees Q3 profits reach £319m
Alrosa has reported pre-tax profits of RUB31.2bn (£31.6m) from RUB9.5bn (£96.3m) for the three-month period ending 30 September 2021. Sales in Q3 hit their highest level since 2010 for the third quarter period, which Alrosa said is traditionally considered to be the “weakest” period of the year. The price index…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Younger consumer attitudes shift towards sustainability, research reveals
Consumer attitudes towards products are changing as younger generations value ethics and sustainability assurances, according to new research published by De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report. The report found that while consumers aged 50 and above cited quality factors as being their most important considerations relating to provenance…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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10 NovemberAuctions
Dix Noonan Webb to sell HRH Princess Margaret’s Cartier brooch
Dix Noonan Webb will auction HRH Princess Margaret’s aquamarine and diamond brooch by Cartier in its auction of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on 23 November at its Mayfair saleroom. The brooch by Cartier dates from 1932, purchased by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth from Cartier in 1947 for £175,…
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8 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new showroom concept in Brighton
Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design at its Brighton showroom at Churchill Square which includes a new interior concept, as well as “world-renowned” fine jewellery brands and a new line up of “luxury timepieces” from Swiss watchmakers. The updated showroom combines complementary fine jewellery offerings, and fine jewellery highlights including…
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5 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York to new launch Oval Heaven collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York is set to launch its latest collection of fine jewellery with oval-shaped diamonds as demand for the fancy-cut soars. Owner and designer, Kay Bradley, has created the Oval Heaven Collection in response to a high volume of enquiries for oval-shaped diamond engagement rings, pendants and earring in…
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2 NovemberRetailers
De Beers unveils new global campaign
De Beers has announced a new global campaign to mark a “new chapter” in the company’s 133 year long history. The new campaign is centred around the statement ‘I do.’ to “emphasise the importance” of this commitment to “ourselves, to one another and the wider world”. The campaign features a…
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Oct- 2021 -29 OctoberRetailers
Goldsmiths unveils new design concept at Reading showroom
Goldsmiths has unveiled a new design concept for its Reading showroom, The Oracle. The showroom is only the second of Goldsmith’s, new concept to open, following on from Canterbury which opened at the start of October. It reveals a whole new interior concept, as well as an exceptional new line…
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27 OctoberRetailers
Sustainability a ‘top priority’ when purchasing diamonds, report finds
Sustainability considerations now rank alongside price and design for global consumers when purchasing diamonds, according to new research by De Beers Group. In the company’s eighth annual Diamond Insight Report, it takes an in-depth look at the topic of sustainability in the diamond sector, including how sustainability considerations are influencing…
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