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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Nov- 2020 -13 NovemberAuctions
Largest purple-pink diamond sells for record price
Sotheby’s Geneva has announced the sale of a 14.83-carat pink diamond for $26m (£19.7m), a record price for a sale of its kind at an auction. Named the Spirit of the Rose after a 20th Century Russian ballet, it is the largest purple-pink diamond to ever appear at auction, and…
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12 NovemberNews
Gem-A Instruments partners with Gemometrics AB
Gem-A Instruments has announced it is entering into an official distributor agreement with Gemometrics AB, innovators of the gemmological screening tool GemPen. The new screening device utilises full spectrum Xenon ultraviolet (UV) light technology with a unique combination of wavelengths and filters. Once the device is turned on and directed…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva sale totals $40m
Christie’s Geneva’s recent ‘Magnificent Jewels’ sale has achieved a total of $40m (£30m), selling 89% of all lots and 100% by value. This season’s sale was held in a new adapted format due to the pandemic, with both a live hybrid and online component, attracting over 1,500 bids from around…
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11 NovemberDesigners
HB Antwerp to receive 998 carat diamond
HB Antwerp is set to receive a 998 carat diamond that has been discovered in the Botswana Karowe mine. When the diamond arrives the firm will analyse, plan and eventually cut the stone ready for consumer purchasing. HB Antwerp is known for its diamond trade chain and uses technology to…
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10 NovemberDesigners
Aether creates first ‘air-made’ diamonds
Diamond group Aether has successfully created gemstone quality diamonds out of air, which will launch on the company’s website in December. Using the company’s protected technology, Aether converts excess carbon dioxide air pollution in the atmosphere into “beautiful precious stones”. With this process, Aether said it will be able to…
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10 NovemberInternational
Industry reacts to Argyle mine closure
Western Australia’s Argyle mine closed today (10 October) after more than 30 years of being in operation. The mine, owned by Rio Tinto, was known to have been the source of the world’s most prized pink diamonds, which have gone on to be sold to Ernest Jones and H Samuel…
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9 NovemberInternational
Consumers adapting to new normal, says De Beers
De Beers Group has released its 2020 Diamond Insight Report, which highlights new and accelerated trends in the industry with a focus on consumers adapting to the ”new normal”. The report is based on the outcomes of monthly sentiment surveys with US consumers from March to August, and includes research…
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5 NovemberDesigners
HB Antwerp to design 549-carat diamond for Louis Vuitton
HB Antwerp has announced it will design and polish a 549-carat diamond for French fashion house Louis Vuitton. This will be the diamond-focused technology company’s second collaboration with the luxury good retailer. The diamond in question was found on 1 February in the Karowe mine in Botswana by Canadian diamond…
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2 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to handle Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski collection sale
Christie’s has announced it has been chosen to handle The Collection of Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, the muse of Andy Warhol. The collection of jewellery, art and design will take place in December later this year, with additional sales taking place in April 2021; including the ‘Magnificent Jewels’ on 8…
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Oct- 2020 -29 OctoberDesigners
Alison Cooper launches Alicia J brand
Entrepreneur Alison Cooper has founded new bespoke jewellery brand Alicia J, with the business officially launching online this month. The bespoke diamond and engagement ring business aims to “help young people navigate the incomprehensible minefield that is buying an engagement ring”. The brand emphasised that personalised pieces will be crafted…
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