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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Aug- 2020 -13 AugustAuctions
Christie’s launches first diamond-dedicated auction
Christie’s has announced the launch of Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle, a curated online-only auction that specifically focuses on diamonds. In its latest release, Christie’s said: “From classic colorless diamonds, to a wide variety of rare colors including pinks, grays, oranges, greens, browns and yellows this sale offers comprehensive selection of…
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11 AugustInternational
De Beers publishes diamond industry insights
The CEO of De Beers Group has shared a range of key insights for the diamond trade ahead of the 2020 holiday season, as well as in the context of Covid-19. The insights are based on the findings of comprehensive consumer research taken across the US, China and India, with…
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10 AugustInternational
Alrosa unearths 236-ct diamond
Almazy Anabara, a subsidiary of the Alrosa Group, has unearthed a 236-ct rough diamond of “intense” yellow-brown colour in Russia. The diamond was extracted from the Ebelyakh mine in Yakutia, and is the largest natural colour rough diamond ever found in the country. The diamond’s dimensions are 47x24x22 mm, and,…
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7 AugustDesigners
Edge of Ember to exclusively use lab-grown diamonds
Edge of Ember has announced it is “exclusively” using lab-grown diamonds in its collections going forward. It comes as the group said that working with diamonds that came with the “negative environmental impact of mining and harrowing stories of labour just didn’t quite cut it”. The brand is now taking…
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5 AugustRetailers
Annie’s Legacy donates to hospice
Annie’s Legacy has announced that it will donate a 15% contribution to the East Cheshire Hospice for all projects undertaken or purchases made in the memory of a loved one. Annie’s Legacy is a “new, sensitive and unique service” that repurposes the jewellery left behind by loved ones. Helen Dimmick,…
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5 AugustE-Commerce
MarketOrders launches blockchain solution
MarketOrders is set to launch the UK’s first end-to-end blockchain solution in a bid to “combat inefficiencies and minimise fraud” in the jewellery industry. The blockchain technology will enable independent retailers to source products “quickly and cost-effectively” directly from global manufacturers, as well as digitalise all aspects of the supply…
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Jul- 2020 -30 JulyInternational
De Beers jobs at risk following poor sales
De Beers has announced that total revenue plummeted 54% to $1.2bn (£920m) in its half-year results, with rough diamond sales falling to $1bn (£767m), down from the $2.3bn (£1.76bn) reported the year prior. In light of the damaged performance, CEO Bruce Cleaver told Reuters that the group would “likely” proceed…
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30 JulyAuctions
Christie’s jewels auction totals $28m
Christie’s has announced that its Magnificent Jewels auction totalled $28m (£21.6m), with 87% sold by value and 83% sold by lot. The auction, which took place in New York City on 29 July, had global participation with clients registered from 34 countries. A diamond necklace suspending a pear-shaped diamond was…
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30 JulyAppointments
The Diamond Club of Antwerp unveils new board
The Diamond Club of Antwerp announced it has reelected Thierry Polakiewicz as its president. Alongside its latest announcement, the group also unveiled the 13 other officers and board members appointed across the group. Philippe Barsamian will serve as vice president below Polakiewicz, while Koen Smets and Michaël Suchowolski will act…
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28 JulyE-Commerce
Diamnet partners with Swarovski
Diamnet has partnered with Swarovski to launch a new offering of laboratory-grown diamonds to retailers across the UK. Its latest range will be offered alongside its natural-mined diamond list. Its e-commerce platform “clearly states” what natural or laboratory-grown diamonds are available for approval upon request. Following the surge in popularity…
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