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- 2021 -10 MarchManufacturers
De Beers Group reaches £396m in rough diamond sales cycle
De Beers Group has revealed its provisional value for the Cycle 2 2021 rough diamond sales for the period 22 February to 08 March 08 March 2021 to be $550m (£396m). The group also revealed its actual Cycle 1 2021 sales value between18 January and 2 February 2021 to be…
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8 MarchTrade Organisations
Platinum sales ‘instrumental’ in jewellery market recovery
The Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR), commissioned by the Platinum Guild International (PGI), has reported platinum sales have been “instrumental” in the jewellery market’s recovery. According to the PJBR, sales surged across key markets over the holiday season, including in China, India, Japan and the US. In the States, platinum…
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4 MarchSponsored
BAUNAT: The online brand disrupting the industry
Back in 2008, when savvy industry insiders Steven Boelens and Stefaan Mouradian founded their diamond jewellery brand BAUNAT, they ripped up the proverbial rule book in the process. Merging Antwerp’s age-old tradition of jewellery-making with the convenience of online shopping, the duo created an e-commerce site that is solely dedicated…
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3 MarchInternational
Alrosa revenue doubles in Q4
Alrosa has announced that revenue in its fourth quarter doubled to RUB 98.6bn (£512m), a 53% rise against the prior year, on the back of “strong” demand recovery towards the year-end. For its full-year of trading, revenue was down only 7% RUB 221.5bn (£2.1bn). Net profit also increased in the…
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2 MarchAuctions
Christie’s launches Michele della Valle sale
Christie’s has announced the launch of its Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle online sale, which opens for bidding tomorrow (3 March) and closes on 17 March 2021. The sale will include 65 jewels by Michele della Valle, which highlight the artist’s use of “dazzling” coloured gemstones which “bring…
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Feb- 2021 -26 FebruaryInternational
Anglo-American reports 27% decline in revenues
Anglo-American has reported a 27% decline in revenues in its preliminary financial results for 2020. The rough diamond mining company saw revenue drop from $4.6bn (£3.3bn) in 2019 to $3.4bn (£2.4bn) last year. Furthermore, Anglo-American’s sales fell by 30% over the same period, dropping to $2.8bn (£2bn), as the company…
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25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as ‘Jewel of the Month’
Hancocks London has unveiled its March ‘Jewel of the Month’, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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22 FebruaryDesigners
Matilde Jewellery launches new ring for charity
Matilde Jewellery has announced the launch of its new Deusa ring, which will see 10% of proceeds go to the charity Plan International, in association with International Women’s Day. Designed exclusively for International Women’s Day 2021, the “beautiful and symbolic” recycled 14k gold and lab-grown diamond ring is “here to…
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18 FebruaryRetailers
‘Diana Effect’ influencing engagement ring choices, report finds
The ‘Diana Effect’ is influencing consumers’ jewellery choices 40 years on, with the diamond and sapphire combination for engagement rings named the “first choice” for couples in the UK, according to new research from money.co.uk. It found that 82% of couples who opt for a combination-stone ring will choose the…
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17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its upcoming online auction of jewellery, watches, antiquities and objects of vertu on 16 March. Born in 1889, Marie-Louise Countess Manvers was an acclaimed artist and the only child of…
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