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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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustDesigners
Ania Haie to launch debut solid gold collection
Ania Haie, the demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to release its first solid gold collection, Ania Haie 14kt Gold. Due to launch in October 2021, the pieces are crafted from 100% recycled 14kt gold, and will feature conflict-free and full traceable natural diamonds, white sapphires, opals, and turquoise. The collection…
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4 AugustTrade Organisations
Birmingham Assay Office to launch LGD screening service
The Birmingham Assay Office has announced that it will now screen laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs) as a part of its jewellery valuation service. SafeGuard Valuations will automatically screen all diamond-set items to determine whether they are natural or potential lab grown. It comes in a bid from the organisation to support…
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3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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Jul- 2021 -30 JulyManufacturers
Lucara recovers 393.5 carat white diamond
Lucara Diamond has announced the recovery of a 393.5 carat top “white Type IIa gem” quality diamond from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine located in Botswana. The diamond was recovered from direct milling of ore sourced from the M/PK(S) unit of the South Lobe. During the same production month,…
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29 JulyInternational
Alrosa commits £155m to ESG initiatives in 2020
Alrosa, the global diamond company, has revealed its social and environmental investments totalled $216m (£155m) in 2020. The investment represents approximately 8% of the group’s total revenue for the year, and consisted mainly of social commitments. Some $141m (£101m) was contributed towards pension funds under non-state insurance programmes for employees,…
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28 JulyRetailers
De Beers Group sixth cycle diamond sales reach £367m
De Beers Group has announced a provisional value of its rough diamond sale of $510m (£367m) for the period 12 July to 27 July For the sixth sales cycle of 2021. Owing to the restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe, the group…
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26 JulyAuctions
Dix Noonan Webb to auction royal bracelet
Dix Noonan Webb has announced that an Art Deco cultured pearl and diamond bracelet owned by H.R.H. The Princess Margaret will be brought to auction on Tuesday 14 September 2021 and is estimated to fetch between £30,000 – £40,000. Comprising a double row of cultured pearls bordering a millegrain-set line…
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22 JulyEvents
NAJ Summit 2021 to discuss LGDs
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its upcoming 2021 summit will feature conversations on laboratory-grown diamonds (LGDs). Three speakers will focus on LGDs, providing masterclasses and hands-on workshops as part of the valuers’ conference, taking place from 11-13 September 2021. Julia Griffith, founder of The Gem Academy,…
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21 JulyRetailers
De Beers Group forevermark CEO steps down
De Beers Group has announced that Nancy Liu, CEO of the company’s forevermark division, has decided to step down and leave the business. In her place, Céline Assimon, the current CEO of jewellers, will expand her role to lead both jewellery houses. The change will take effect from 5 September…
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20 JulyRetailers
Signet joins Paradigm for Parity coalition to advance gender equality
Global diamond retailer Signet Jewelers has announced its commitment to the Paradigm for Parity coalition in a bid to advance gender parity in corporate leadership. The movement intends to achieve full gender equality in corporate leadership by 2030 via a five-point action plan. Included in the plan are efforts to…
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