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.
-
Jun- 2020 -17 JuneAuctions
Christieโs Jewels reveals global sales calendar
Christieโs Jewels has unveiled its global sales calendar for June and July, with an itinerary that now includes live and online auctions in Geneva, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris. A total of nine auctions are planned, with five to be held live and four to be held online,…
Read More » -
11 JuneAuctions
Christieโs to launch Anna Hu auction
An online auction of three Anna Hu jewellery pieces will take place at Christieโs from 3 July to 13 July, with proceeds going towards frontline workers amid the pandemic.ย The pieces will be sold by Diamonds That Care, a newly-launched social responsibility initiative of Alrosa, the worldโs largest diamond mining…
Read More » -
11 JuneE-Commerce
De Beers launches new e-commerce site
De Beers has announced the launch of a new โcustomer-centricโ website, debeers.com, that is set to provide a โunique offeringโ among the fine jewellery industry. The e-commerce site will be available in English, French and Chinese, and will expand the groupโs product selection that is available for purchase, including a…
Read More » -
8 JuneManufacturers
BlueRock Diamonds completes $700k diamond sale
BlueRock Diamonds, a diamond producer that owns and operates the Kareevlei diamond mine in South Africa, has announced the private sale of 2,400 carats. The carats were sold at an average price of $290 (ยฃ229) per carat for a total of $700,000 (ยฃ552,000). According to the producer, the sale did…
Read More » -
3 JuneCoronavirus
Diamond markets begin to regain traction
Diamond trading is once again starting to regain traction, according to the latest data from diamond group Rapaport.ย Its latest report revealed that polished prices were stable in May despite โminimalโ trading, with business limited to online platforms.ย The latest RapNet Diamond Index for 1-carat diamonds also rose 0.2% during…
Read More » -
2 JuneInternational
DPA rebrands as the Natural Diamond Council
The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has unveiled its rebranding to โNatural Diamond Councilโ (NDC) with a new consumer facing identity and digital platform called โOnly Natural Diamonds.โ As an industry authority, the NDC said it will continue to โinvest in advertising globally but will also become the go-to digital publisher…
Read More » -
1 JuneAdvice
The new โbusiness as un-usualโ for the jewellery trade
Itโs 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…
Read More » -
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 โsignificantly increasedโ 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…
Read More » -
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 worldโs leading standard setting organisation for the entire jewellery and watch supply chain celebrated its 15-year anniversary by launching a new website, and publishing…
Read More » -
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.ย The association said the new online course portfolio also reflects its commitment to โresponding to the evolving needsโ of the industry,…
Read More »
