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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Mar- 2025 -3 MarchDesigners
Loquet launches charity collab with Marianela Nuñez
Loquet London has announced the launch of its charity collaboration with Marianela Nuñez, principal ballerina of the Royal Ballet. The capsule charity collection, which celebrates “strength, vulnerability and the passions that drive us”, features a Diamond Swan Charm as well as a Diamond Ballet Shoe Charm. Crafted in white gold…
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3 MarchDesigners
Pomellato launches Nudo 2025 collection
Pomellato has expanded its Nudo range with the launch of Nudo 2025, featuring four collections namely Nudo Goes Mini, Nudo Toi et Moi, Nudo High Jewellery, and A Classic Is Born. Launched in 2001, the original Nudo design combines Pomellato’s goldsmith artistry with a visionary approach to gemstones, featuring the…
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Feb- 2025 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Lister Horsfall unveils mutli-million pound showroom
Independent British jeweller, Lister Horsfall, has unveiled its brand-new multi-million-pound showroom development in Halifax. The remodelled showroom is a development of the historic site where Lister Horsfall began its journey as ‘The Little Diamond Shop’ in 1902. Spanning over 600 sqm and set across two floors, the new showroom more…
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28 FebruaryRetailers
Engagement ring sales surge 14%, 77 Diamonds finds
Engagement ring sales have grown by 14% annually, driven by a resurgence in marriages that has reversed years of decline in the UK, according to a new analysis by online diamond retailer 77 Diamonds. Exclusive insights from 77 Diamonds suggest that this post-pandemic wedding surge has continued since 2022. As…
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27 FebruaryDesigners
Karina Brez expands Lucky Horseshoe Collection
Equestrian jeweler Karina Brez has introduced new additions to her Lucky Horseshoe Collection. Among the highlights is the Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace, a piece that blends “femininity with powerful symbolism”. The Turquoise and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace includes 0.43 ct. diamonds surrounding 0.99 ct. of round turquoise cabochons in a…
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26 FebruaryRetailers
Tracr and Sarine Technologies sign diamond traceability solution deal
Tracr Limited and Sarine Technologies Limited have announced the signing of a collaboration agreement that enables each party to offer verification services for tracing diamonds from their source. Tracr is a fully distributed diamond blockchain platform enabling the registration of rough diamonds at source while Sarine technologies specialises in precision…
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25 FebruaryManufacturers
Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group confirm diamond partnership
The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group have announced that the two partners have now signed the formal new agreements for the 50:50 Debswana mining joint venture. The parties have agreed a 10-year Sales Agreement, which may be extended by a further five years, and a…
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25 FebruaryTrade Organisations
RJC launches RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS) to set a benchmark for ethical and sustainable practices in the laboratory-grown (lab-grown) diamond and lab-grown coloured gemstone sector. The LGMS outlines the necessary provisions for RJC members working with lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown coloured gemstones,…
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24 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers launches DiamondProof in stores
De Beers has announced the launch of its diamond verification device, DiamondProof, in select retail stores. The device, which can distinguish natural diamonds from non-natural diamonds, will also be available in a number of independent retail outlets. The first DiamondProof prototype instrument was unveiled at the JCK show in Las…
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21 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers revenues plummet 23% in FY24
De Beers has reported a 23% reduction in total revenues to $3.3bn (£2.61bn) year-on-year, primarily due to a 25% reduction in rough diamond sales to $2.7 billion (£2.13bn). The consequential impact of lower sales volumes, a lower average price index and higher unit costs resulted in an underlying EBITDA of…
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