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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Jul- 2021 -15 JulyRetailers
De Beers Group partners with Diacore on £29m diamond
De Beers Group has announced a new partnership with Diacore for the purchase of a 39.34 carat blue diamond from Cullinan Diamond Mine for a total price of $40.1m (£29m), split equally between the companies. This follows a similar partnership in November 2020, in which the group and Diacore purchased…
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15 JulyManufacturers
Alrosa releases inaugural impact report for 2010s
Alrosa, a global diamond mining company, has released its inaugural impact report, covering the period 2010 to 2020. The report focuses on Alrosa’s Yakutia, Russia region, which is home to 90% of the group’s operations. According to Alrosa, the firm contributed approximately $22bn (£15.9bn) to the region’s local economy over…
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14 JulyRetailers
Roxanne Rajcoomar-Hadden and NDC launch academy
British jeweller Roxanne Rajcoomar-Hadden has joined forces with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) to launch the RRH Diamond Academy. The academy was established as a mentoring and networking programme to help ten emerging designers from diverse backgrounds break into the fine jewellery industry. Applications will be evaluated by a judging…
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14 JulyInternational
HB Antwerp establishes training academy
HB Antwerp has announced the launch of a state-of-the-art training and knowledge centre for diamond specialists and jewellers, HB Academy. Based in Antwerp, the academy will feature training for prospective diamond specialists, courses for jewellery retailer customer-facing representatives, and an internal continual education programme for the group’s employees. Moreover, a…
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8 JulyRetailers
Hancocks London to unveil Bezel collection
Hancocks London will unveil its first new collection since lockdown easing this summer, the Bezel collection which features a selection of diamond rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, during the pandemic. The collection comprises a series of rings ranging from £3,950 to bespoke commissions and officially launches…
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1 JulyNews
Industry gears up for Vicenzaoro’s September trade show
The gold-jewellery market is confidently looking at the coming edition of VOS Vicenzaoro September – The Jewellery Boutique Show, the international jewellery show organized by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group. Live at last, from 10 to 14 September 2021, in Italy, at Vicenza, together with T.Gold, the show for machinery…
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1 JulyCelebrities
NDC reappoints Ana de Armas as global ambassador
The National Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the reappointment of actress Ana de Armas as the group’s global ambassador. Holding the position for a second consecutive year, de Armas will feature in the NDC’s “for moments like no other” advertising campaign. The campaign is due to launch in September 2021,…
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Jun- 2021 -29 JuneAppointments
Opsydia names Jonathan Kendall as non-exec director
Opsydia, the diamond security group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall to the group’s non-executive board of directors. In the new role, which is set to commence immediately, Kendall will be tasked with contributing towards the firm’s international strategy, as well as advocating for Opsydia’s solutions and its commercial…
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25 JuneProduct Launches
Beaverbrooks launches new jewellery brand concept
Beaverbrooks has announced that it will be launching a new luxury watch and jewellery brand concept, Loupe. To celebrate the new brand, the group will launch two boutiques in Milton Keynes and in Croydon, coming soon. Partner brands including Mikimoto, the originator of cultured pearls, Gucci Fine Jewellery, Hearts on…
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23 JuneRetailers
De Beers fifth cycle diamond sales reach £338m
De Beers Group has announced a provisional value of its rough diamond sale of $470m (£338m) for the period 7 June to 22 June 2021 for the fifth sales cycle of 2021. Owing to the restrictions on the movement of people and products in various jurisdictions around the globe, the…
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