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 -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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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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