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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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryFeatures
Spot the difference: lab-grown vs. mined diamonds
When we think of diamonds, itโs rarely in a negative light. Their beauty is infamously captivating, making them the most popular gemstone used in jewellery, and distracting us of their darker past. The lifetime of a diamond isnโt quite as beautiful as the end result. Pertaining to their label of…
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4 FebruaryRetailers
Piaget celebrates Chinese New Year with โPossessionโ collection
Piaget has launched a new โPossessionโ collection to celebrate the Chinese New Year, with a selection of white gold and rose gold jewellery pieces. The collection comprises two 18K white gold pieces, including the Possession Contrast Ring which holds two bands made of diamonds and ceramic, set with a total…
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2 FebruaryRetailers
De Beers reveals rough diamond sales of $660m
De Beers Group has announced rough diamond sales (Global Sightholder Sales and Auctions) for the first sales cycle of 2022 reached $660m (ยฃ487m). It said that the provisional rough diamond sales figure quoted for Cycle 1 represents the โexpected sales value for the period 17 January to 1 February and…
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1 FebruaryRetailers
Lark and Berry unveils gender-fluid โECLIPSISโ collection
Lark and Berry has launched its new Eclipsis collection, which features gender-fluid pieces and dual-sided displays of gemstones. The collection comprises a range of 18ct gold rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants with dual-sided fine displays of both black onyx and mother of pearl, along with the brandโs trademark cultured diamonds.…
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Jan- 2022 -27 JanuaryRetailers
Vrai and Style Me Pretty launch bridal capsule collection
Vrai, the sustainable fine jewellery brand, has announced a collaboration with Style Me Pretty to launch a bridal capsule collection. The new seven-piece bridal collection features fine jewellery designs, including three sustainably created diamond shapes that form an abstract flower. Set in recycled 14k solid yellow gold, each design reportedly…
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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.ย 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 ยฃ194.65m
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenue surged 49% to $264.7m (ยฃ194.65m) in the six months ending 31 December 2021 (H1 FY22), compared to $178.1m (ยฃ130.9m) 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 (ยฃ57.28m),…
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14 JanuaryManufacturers
Alrosa FY21 diamond sales spike 50% to ยฃ3bn
Alrosa has reported its sales of rough and polished diamonds for FY21 reached $4.16bn (ยฃ3.03bn), up by 50% compared to 2020 levels and up 21% from 2019. The total includes proceeds from rough diamond sales of $3.97bn (ยฃ2.89bn), and polished diamond sales of $192m (ยฃ139.87m). Meanwhile, the groupโs 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 companyโs 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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