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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Sep- 2020 -17 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council launches celebrity campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the launch of its first ever celebrity campaign, which will be fronted by actress Ana de Armas. De Armas most recently received a Golden Globe nomination for her role in Knives Out, and will soon appear in the upcoming James Bond film, No…
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11 SeptemberFeatures
Edge of Ember: Forging a sustainable future
As we enter the age of the unknown following the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, industries are finding themselves at a crossroads and looking for change. While consumers and creators begin to look beyond traditional norms, more and more brands have turned towards diamonds’ much younger cousin: the lab-grown variety. …
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11 SeptemberInternational
De Beers takes ‘flexible’ approach to rough diamond sales
De Beers Group today announced the value of rough diamond sales for the sixth and seventh sales cycles of 2020. The provisional sales of cycle seven totalled $320m (£249.7m), up from $287m (£224m) reported in the seventh cycle of 2019. In addition, rough diamond sales in cycle six totalled $116m…
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10 SeptemberAuctions
Fellows auctions rare Hennell bracelet
A rare Art Deco diamond bracelet from jewellery designer and silversmith Hennell is now up for auction at Fellows. The piece is set entirely with diamonds, and marks the first Hennell jewellery to be sold by the auction house. The bracelet features as Lot 391 in Fellows’ Fine Jewellery sale,…
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8 SeptemberFeatures
Getting closer to Colombia’s emeralds
Every emerald should tell its own story, from the day the precious gemstone is mined and held to the light for the first time, to the moment the customer holds a jewel of such beauty in their hand. Colombia’s Chivor, Coscuez and Muzo mines produce the finest emeralds in the…
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8 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s announces autumn Jewels Online sale
Christie’s has announced its upcoming Jewels Online Sale , which is set to run between 8 September and 22 September. The sale features a broad selection of “iconic” designs by jewelers including Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Pomellato, Tiffany and Co., and Van Cleef and…
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7 SeptemberEvents
Second NAJ Live takes place
The second digital NAJ Live took place last week (27 August) with more than 100 attendees signing up to hear from Patricia Law FIRV, Lucy Cripps and Jill Newman under the theme of ‘trending’. In the latest edition of the industry show, Jill Newman, editor at large for the Natural…
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1 SeptemberDesigners
Alkemistry launches Aria collection
The Alkemistry has announced the launch of a new collection entitled Aria, that “underpins their core brand identity”. The London-based fine jewellery brand noted that the collection “borrows from the movement and fluidity of air, one of the four elements of alchemy”. The collection’s pieces are made from 18 carat…
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1 SeptemberAppointments
Kim Pelletier named Get Diamonds CEO
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has appointed Kim E. Pelletier to serve as CEO of the newly formed Get Diamonds B2B diamond trading platform. Pelletier was most recently president of IGC Jewelry & Diamonds, has served as vice-president at Hearts On Fire, Memoire, and John Hardy, and was…
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Aug- 2020 -28 AugustAuctions
First online diamond sale for Christie’s totals $1.5m
Christie’s first ever online sale dedicated solely to diamonds totalled $1.5m (£1.13m), the auction house has announced. The Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle event ran between 12 August and 27 August, with 84% sold by lot. According to the auction house, the sale attracted 28% of new registrants from over 20…
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