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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Oct- 2020 -1 OctoberAuctions
Diamond auction set to break three world records
Sotheby’s Hong Kong is set to hold an โunprecedentedโ online auction of a 102.39 carat D Flawless oval diamond on 5 October. According to 77 Diamonds, the piece is expected to sell for tens of millions of dollars, without reserve, selling to the highest bidder irrespective of the price offered.…
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Sep- 2020 -30 SeptemberEvents
September NAJ Live brings โpositivityโ to industry
The latest NAJ Live event has provided participants with a sense of โpositivity and collaborationโ, according to the association. The โRockinโ Outโ event, which took place last week, featured talks from Gemmology Rocks founder Kerry Gregory and Maiko Eaton from Green Rocks. It marks the third NAJ Live to take…
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25 SeptemberAuctions
Phillips launches private selling platform for jewellery
Phillips has announced the launch of Flawless, a new online destination offering jewels for immediate purchase, located through the auction houseโs website.ย The group said it marks the โnext exciting step for the companyโs fast-growing jewels departmentโ. The launch of Flawless will showcase 12 high and fine jewellery creations by…
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24 SeptemberRetailers
Laings launches autumn campaign
Laings has announced the launch of its 2020 autumn campaign across UK stores and online.ย The latest campaign is โfilled with the luxurious feel of the autumn monthsโ, according to the retailer.ย The group added that the new campaign, which highlights diamond jewellery as well as complementing wristwatches, explores the…
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23 SeptemberInternational
De Beers outlines upcoming trends in flash report
De Beers has announced that diamond jewellery design trends for the upcoming gifting season are expected to be influenced by how โconsumers are feeling in response to the events of this year and the impact of lockdownsโ. Its fourth Diamond Insight โFlashโ Report was published alongside London-based fashion trends consultancy,…
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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.ย 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 diamondsโ much younger cousin: the lab-grown variety.ย …
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11 SeptemberInternational
De Beers takes โflexibleโ approach to rough diamond salesย
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 (ยฃ249.7m), up from $287m (ยฃ224m) 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.ย The piece is set entirely with diamonds, and marks the first Hennell jewellery to be sold by the auction house.ย The bracelet features as Lot 391 in Fellowsโ Fine Jewellery sale,…
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8 SeptemberFeatures
Getting closer to Colombiaโs 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. Colombiaโs Chivor, Coscuez and Muzo mines produce the finest emeralds in the…
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