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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Apr- 2021 -1 AprilRetailers
Hancocks names tiara as jewel of the month
This piece has been corrected after incorrectly stating that the en tremblant diamond and platinum floral tiara was used as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne, and Princess Beatrice’s wedding tiaras, when in fact that was the Russian Fringe Tiara, made by the same firm. Hancocks London has named an en…
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Mar- 2021 -31 MarchAuctions
Christies to auction largest pink diamond ring for ยฃ18.2m
Christieโs has announced that a 15.81 carat โfancy vivid purple pink type llaโ diamond ring, estimated between HK$195m (ยฃ18.2m) โ HK$300m (ยฃ28m) will go under the hammer at the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 23 May 2021. The rare โSakuraโ pink diamond is reportedly the largest of its kind to…
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30 MarchAuctions
Christieโs Geneva auction to offer imperial jewels
Christieโs Magnificent Jewels auction, set to take place in Geneva on 12 May 2021, will include a collection from the adoptive daughter of Emperor Napolรฉon I. The parure comprises nine sapphire and diamond pieces, including a tiara, a collier, a pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches, a ring, and…
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26 MarchProduct Launches
Suzanne Kalan launches black sapphire collection
Suzanne Kalan jewellery has announced the launch of its first ever black sapphire collection, which will be available this spring. The collection will be crafted from 18 karat gold and will include roughly 25 pieces with each piece featuring styles of irregular placed baguette black sapphires. Kalan has been creating…
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26 MarchCurrent Affairs
88% of consumers prefer quality over trends, says De Beers
The De Beers Group has announced that 88% of US consumers believe it is better to invest in fewer, longer lasting jewellery items rather than short-term fashionable trends. The groupโs latest diamond insight flash report analysed the changing opinions towards lab-grown diamonds (LGD), with 47% of respondents disagreeing that LGDs…
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24 MarchAuctions
Christies to hold Magnificent Jewels Auction in April
Christieโs has announced it will be holding the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 13 April and an online sale from 8-20 April which will include 217 lots, with estimates ranging from $10,000 (ยฃ7,290) to $2.5m (ยฃ1.8m). The auction will include a selection of colourless diamonds, coloured diamonds, and gemstones, along…
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19 MarchAuctions
Christieโs Michele della Valle sale fetches ยฃ574,000
Christieโs has announced the results of its online sale The Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle which achieved a total of $799,125 (ยฃ574,000), 193% above its low estimate. The top lot of the sale was a pair of yellow sapphire, tsavorite garnet, and diamond lemon earrings which sold for…
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18 MarchTrade Organisations
WDC and RJC announce cross-membership partnership
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced a cross-membership partnership. The organisational cooperation is intended to increase knowledge sharing, pilot new initiatives, and extend the positive impact of both parties on communities involved in jewellery production. As part of the deal, an RJC official will…
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17 MarchAuctions
Sothebyโs to auction Cartier bangle-bracelet for ยฃ3.6m
Sothebyโs has announced it will bring a diamond and rock crystal bangle-bracelet from Cartier to auction in Hong Kong on 20 April for an estimated price of HK$40-65m (ยฃ3.8-6m). The bracelet is a 63.66-carat pear-shaped white diamond. The auctioneer will also bring a jadeite bangle weighing 277.673 carats to the…
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12 MarchE-Commerce
Once announces Messika partnership
Once, an online fine jewellery platform, has revealed that it will now stock products from Messika, the French diamond fine-jewellery company. Founded by Valerie Messika, the daughter of diamantair Andrรฉ Messika, the group has gained celebrity interest from names such as Beyonce, Emily Ratajkowski and Charlize Theron. The brand, which…
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