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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Oct- 2021 -12 OctoberAuctions
Jewelled spectacles to auction for £4m at Sotheby’s
A pair of unseen jewelled spectacles will be auctioned in London at Sotheby’s for the first time, with estimates of £1.5 – £2.5m each. Ahead of the sale in October, the spectacles are set to go on view to the public for the first time, with an exhibition in Hong…
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4 OctoberRetailers
GemFair sells first batch of ethically sourced diamonds
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, the company’s programme to help formalise the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining (ASM) sector, has sold its first parcels of ethically sourced, traceable diamonds. A variety of rough diamonds sourced from GemFair-registered ASM sites in Sierra Leone were made available for sale at…
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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberTrade Organisations
The Natural Diamond Council expands Assure program
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the expansion of its Assure program which was designed to protect consumers and safeguard the supply chain by supporting Diamond Verification Instrument manufacturers. The goal of this initiative is to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry. The program was first launched…
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29 SeptemberManufacturers
Opsydia technology advances to secure identity of melee diamonds
Diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has revealed its subsurface laser technology can now place permanent identifiers in melee diamonds without affecting their surface polish. The firm said that diamonds that are just 0.5 millimetres in diameter can have an alphanumeric sequence, coded shape or logo placed beneath their surface to create…
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27 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NDC expands Diamond Verification Instrument testing programme
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced an expansion to its ‘Assure Program’ for the testing of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVIs). Designed to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry, the programme aims to “protect consumers” and “safeguard” the natural diamond supply chain by supporting DVI manufacturers. First launched…
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24 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s September Jewels sale reaches £2.26m
Christie’s has revealed that its September Jewels Online (September 14-23) sale achieved a total of $3.1m (£2.26m) with 140% hammer above low estimate and 91% sold by lot. The sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 32 countries and attracted 20% first-time registrants. Leading the sale were white diamonds…
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21 SeptemberRetailers
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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20 SeptemberManufacturers
BlueRock H1 revenues hit £2.8m
BlueRock Diamonds, the AIM-listed diamond mining company, has reported a 118% year-on-year increase to revenues of £2.8m in H1 FY21. The group, which owns the Kareevlei Diamond Mine in South Africa, also saw operating losses reduced 64% year-on-year to £538,000. During the period, overall carats produced at the mine jumped…
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16 SeptemberRetailers
Boodles launches ‘Trapeze’ collection
British fine jewellery brand, Boodles, has announced the launch of its newest collection, “Trapeze”. The collection features rings and necklaces comprising Ashoka cut diamond stones, set in platinum. The idea behind the collection is that each piece can be layered and caters for both a more formal or casual look.…
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15 SeptemberRetailers
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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