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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Sep- 2021 -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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13 SeptemberProduct Launches
Tiffany & Co launches Knot collection
Tiffany and Co has announced the launch of its latest new product launch, the Tiffany Knot collection. The group has taken inspiration from the New York chain link, transforming its industrial shape into a “modern and refined” design. The range of pieces includes a double-wrap choker that is hand set…
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9 SeptemberProduct Launches
NDC launches second ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched its second global ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign in collaboration with actress Ana de Armas. The campaign was released in tandem with an 11-piece diamond jewellery collection on 8 September 2021. Worn by de Armas, global ambassador at the NDC, the collection…
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8 SeptemberRetailers
De Beers Group seventh cycle diamond sales reach £374m
De Beers Group has announced a provisional value of its rough diamond sale of $515m (£374m) for the period 23 August to 7 September for the seventh sales cycle of 2021. Due to the existing Covid-19 restrictions, the group has continued to implement a more “flexible approach” to rough diamond…
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7 SeptemberRetailers
Signet Q2 revenues soar 101%
Signet Jewellers, the global diamond jewellery retailer, saw its Q2 FY22 sales soar 101% year-on-year to $1.79bn (£1.3bn). Same store sales during the 13 week period ended 31 July 2021 also climbed 97.4% year-on-year and 38.1% when compared to the same period in FY20. The group also reported a swing…
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6 SeptemberProduct Launches
Fei Liu to launch customisable LGD collection
Fei Liu Fine Jewellery, a Jewellery Quarter-based brand, has announced the launch of a new customisable lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. The Links of Love collection represents Fei Liu’s inaugural LGD offering, and intends to celebrate “self-love and individuality”. Acting as a reinvention of the traditional chain necklace, the pieces are…
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2 SeptemberInternational
Mined diamonds cause one annual injury per 1,000 workers, firm states
Mined diamonds result in one injury for every 1,000 workers annually, according to lab-grown diamond (LGD) manufacturer and wholesaler LooseGrownDiamond.com. The firm also stated that mined diamonds result in 80 days of lost work per 1,000 employees every year, compared to no lost work time for LGDs. An infographic released…
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