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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Dec- 2020 -14 DecemberInternational
Lucapa recovers 101 carat diamond
Diamond company Lucapa and its partner, the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho (GoL), have announced the recovery of a 101 carat white diamond from the Mothae kimberlite diamond mine in Lesotho. The diamond was measured by the Yehuda colorimeter as D in colour, the largest Type IIa recovery on…
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9 DecemberCoronavirus
Hong Kong jewellery shows postponed till July 2021
HKTDC has announced that The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be rescheduled to July 2021 attributed to both Covid-19 and lockdown restrictions. The show was scheduled to take place in March 2020 but has since been postponed throughout the year on multiple occasions with it now officially due to…
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9 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale totals £33.2m
Christie’s New York auction of Magnificent Jewels, which took place yesterday (8 December), achieved a total of $44.58m (£33.16m). During the auction, 95% of items sold by value, 91% sold by lot and 118% hammered above law estimate after a marathon 10-hours of bidding. The preceding Jewels Online sale, from…
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8 DecemberAnalysis
The final frontier
The universe is infinite, and so likley are its resources. One of the earliest thinkers of the modern space-mining is John S. Lewis, the current professor emeritus of planetary science at the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory. He wrote his book, Mining the Sky, as early as 1997.…
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3 DecemberNews
Vanleles launches capsule collection
Vanleles has announced the launch of its new capsule collection featuring earrings with interchangeable precious stone droplets. The new earrings form part of the Nile Collection and are available in different sizes and an assortment of colours. Founded by designer Vania Leles in 2011, the creations are said to be…
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1 DecemberNews
De Beers announce 12 sustainability goals
De Beers has announced 12 sustainability goals for the coming decade, which includes achieving “gender parity” throughout its workforce, and being carbon neutral within its own operations by 2030. As part of the 2030 goals, the diamond group said it aims to support 10,000 women entrepreneurs in its diamond producing…
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Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberNews
DMR launches ‘Stella’ jewellery collection
DMR has announced the launch of its new ‘Stella’ jewellery collection, which has been created in its Cheshire studio. The collection comprises necklaces, earrings and rings, with all pieces available in 18 carat yellow or white gold at a retail price starting from £2,500. The collection will be sold exclusively…
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26 NovemberNews
Beaverbrooks reports annual turnover rise of 12.4%
Beaverbrooks has released its latest financial statement for the full year to 29 February 2020, which saw its annual turnover increase 12.4% to £143.2m from £127.4m last year, reflecting the sixth consecutive year of growth for the organisation. During the same period, the jewellery company also reported its operating profit…
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26 NovemberAuctions
De Beers partners with Diacore for diamond purchase
De Beers Group and Diacore have teamed up for the purchase of five rare blue diamonds from the Cullian diamond mine. The diamonds total 85.62 carats altogether, with the largest a 25.75 carat diamond. They sold for a total purchase price of $40.3m (£30.1m) which was split equally between the…
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25 NovemberNews
Kimaï launches Unity bracelet for men
Kimaï jewellery has just launched the Unity bracelet for men, made from 18k solid gold with a cord band. The piece is available to purchase in different colours and is priced at £325. A brushed gold version is also available in yellow, rose, and white gold with prices ranging from…
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