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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Dec- 2019 -16 DecemberUncategorized
Frost of London to make ‘world’s most expensive’ t-shirt
Frost of London has reportedly been commissioned to produce the “world’s most expensive t-shirt”, following a surge of publicity gained through Andy Ruiz Jr’s infamous boxing match. During the Andy Ruiz Jr vs Anthony Joshua rematch that occurred in Saudi Arabia last month, Frost of London was revealed as corporate…
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11 DecemberDesigners
Purely Diamonds releases diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper
Purely Diamonds has released the “world’s first and only” diamond-encrusted Christmas jumper. The family-owned jewellers announced it has upgraded the classic Fairisle jumper design to be adorned in hundreds of hand-picked, loose diamonds. The jumper is set to go on sale for £2m. The unique piece was hand-crafted in a…
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6 DecemberFeatures
Innovative ways to bring people into your jewellery store
Running a jewellery business is no mean feat, not least because the advent of e-commerce means enticing customers into store is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Yet despite the popularity of online shopping, when it comes to the luxury jewellery sector a physical presence is still crucial, and valued. According…
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3 DecemberAdvice
Innovative ways to bring people into your jewellery store
Running a jewellery business is no mean feat, not least because the advent of e-commerce means enticing customers into store is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Yet despite the popularity of online shopping, when it comes to the luxury jewellery sector a physical presence is still crucial, and valued. According…
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Nov- 2019 -25 NovemberCelebrities
Serena Williams launches jewellery collection
Tennis champion Serena Williams has announced the launch of her first ever jewellery collection. The collection will feature pieces designed by Williams, who collaborated with diamond manufacturer K.P. Sanghvi. Ethically-sourced diamonds and 14k gold are used in the designs. The 70-piece collection features necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings, and prices…
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25 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for $16bn
Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a “definitive” agreement with Tiffany and Co., whereby it will acquire the luxury jewellers for $16bn (£12.5bn), or $135 (£105) per share in cash. This is higher than the original offer, which proposed that each share was bought for $120 (£93), valuing Tiffany’s overall business…
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20 NovemberE-Commerce
Diamnet expands database with help of ‘Artificial Intelligence’
Diamnet has announced an update to its trading platform, which aims to connect retailers to dealers and manufacturers within the jewellery sector. Launched in 2018 by Howard Levine, former managing director of Chalfen of London, the platform provides retailers with a database of diamonds from suppliers around the world. Levine…
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20 NovemberDesigners
Kimaï secures $1.2m in seed funding
Fine jewellery brand Kimaï has received $1.2m (£920k) in seed funding to invest in its use of ethical jewellery. The London-based jewellers, whose handmade pieces are crafted in Antwerp, champion “ethical and transparent” practices through the use of lab-grown diamonds and 18k recycled gold. Having grown up in diamond-trading families,…
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14 NovemberDesigners
Lebrusan Studio to offer recycled diamonds across its collections
Sustainable jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has announced it will now offer recycled diamonds across its collections. The ethical jewellers said the offering forms “a conscious movement” towards greater use of recycled materials, as well as an “overall realignment and focusing” of their brand. The vintage diamonds will date back more…
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13 NovemberDesigners
Tiffany and Co. unveils holiday pop-up in Harrods
Tiffany and Co. has announced the launch of a new ‘gift pop-up’ that will be sited in Harrods department store. The American jewellery brand says the space will “celebrate Tiffany & Co’s heritage as the purveyor of American luxury goods”. The pop-up shop will feature a range of luxury gifts,…
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