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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Jun- 2020 -2 JuneInternational
DPA rebrands as the Natural Diamond Council
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has unveiled its rebranding to ‘Natural Diamond Council’ (NDC) with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called ‘Only Natural Diamonds.’ As an industry authority, the NDC said it will continue to “invest in advertising globally but will also become the go-to digital publisher…
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1 JuneAdvice
The new ‘business as un-usual’ for the jewellery trade
It’s a bit of an understatement to say that the jewellery industry has been rocked (like every industry) by this pandemic. It has caused businesses to collapse, unemployment to rise and left us all thinking about what sort of new normal we will return to. With the Government easing lockdown…
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May- 2020 -27 MayManufacturers
ISparkle sees increased demand for investment diamonds
Diamond specialist iSparkle, a group that specialises in large, rare and coloured diamonds, has noted a “significantly increased” demand for investment diamonds during the ongoing crisis. The increased demand has come from a range of high net worth clients and family wealth managers across Europe, as well as the US…
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26 MayAppointments
RJC marks 15 years welcoming new members at 2020 AGM
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has marked its 15-year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM). The world’s leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
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21 MayNews
BAJ launches interactive online training
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced the launch of its first interactive online training courses, in line with its commitment to provide high-level technical training for jewellers. The association said the new online course portfolio also reflects its commitment to “responding to the evolving needs” of the industry,…
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18 MayAppointments
De Beers announces new PR director
De Beers Group has announced that Sally Morrison will join its consumer and brands division as the new director of PR for Natural Diamonds. Morrison will now focus on media, trade and designer outreach for natural diamonds, with a particular focus on the US market. Upon taking the role, she…
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15 MayAppointments
WFDB announces new committee for Get Diamonds
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has announced the new ownership committee of its subsidiary Get Diamonds. In a letter, Yoram Dvash, acting president of WFDB announced the appointment of 12 members of the committee, which include five representatives of major bourses, five diamond dealers from various countries and…
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13 MayInternational
Alrosa ‘virtually stops’ trade in April
Alrosa Group announced it has “virtually stopped” selling rough and polished diamonds in light of the ongoing pandemic, though it has “remained committed” to its price over volume strategy. The world’s largest diamond miner by volume still sold $15.6m (£12.7m) worth of rough and polished diamonds in the month. Revenue…
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11 MayE-Commerce
De Beers Group launches e-commerce platform
De Beers Group’s auctions department has announced the introduction of a new scheme that will give registered buyers 24/7 access to diamond purchases. The newly-launched ‘Buy platform’ will allow buyers to make an “immediate, direct and straightforward purchase” from a range of rough diamonds with a further purchase option in…
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7 MayCoronavirus
Birmingham Assay Office reopens gem lab amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Birmingham Assay Office has re-opened its gem lab and is now fully operational three days a week amid the Covid-19 crisis. Like many other businesses, the Birmingham Assay Office temporarily closed its doors on Tuesday 24 March for three weeks as stipulated by the government, but last month hallmarking…
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