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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Nov- 2019 -11 NovemberDesigners
Launch of new ROX boutique in Liverpool
UK jewellery brand ROX has officially launched its latest boutique in Liverpool’s city centre. The luxury jewellery makers unveiled the 1,600sq ft boutique at Liverpool One, a shopping and leisure complex in the heart of the city, after investing £1m into the Grosvenor Europe-developed site. Founded in 2002 by Grant…
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8 NovemberAdvice
Transforming your image to become a trusted brand
Given retail’s current climate, it goes without saying that the consumer is more empowered than ever. As of 2018, 87% of retail purchases are made online in the UK and in an increasingly saturated market, customers are more likely to look around for the best products and prices to inform…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Emily Mortimer Jewellery launches Hera Collection
This week saw the launch of Emily Mortimer’s latest collection, ‘Hera’, which marks the first diamond and gold collection from the designer. The new pieces comprise of gold and white gold studs, rings, hoops and necklaces, all created with ethically sourced diamonds. The collection, named after the Greek ‘Queen of…
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Oct- 2019 -24 OctoberCrime
Police launch appeal after burglary at Randalstown jewellery store
Police have appealed for information following the burglary of a large amount of jewellery in a store in Randalstown, Northern Ireland. Sometime between 3.00am and 6.30am the premises was entered and a large quantity of jewellery stolen on Main Street on Wednesday. Some of the items stolen included approximately rolled…
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11 OctoberAnalysis
Embracing supply chain traceability
The jewellery sector has traditionally been an old-fashioned industry with few tech innovations. A large amount of purchases involving high-value products are typically done in person with established and trusted relationships. But this appears to be changing, slowly but surely. The industry is embracing new technology advances such as blockchain.…
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7 OctoberManufacturers
Diamond market slows ahead of Christmas period, Rapaport reveals
According to Rapaport, Diamond market sentiment was at its weakest last month after the Hong Kong show demonstrated a slowdown in Chinese demand. With the number of diamonds on RapNet declining by 3.3% in September to 1.45 million, buyers from mainland China are said to be cautious, as the US-China…
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3 OctoberManufacturer Files
Manufacturer Files: Masonic Jewellery.co.uk
Masonic Jewellery.co.uk has been passed through several different hands over the past 100 years, under different owners and even different names, but the tooling and the knowledge has remained consistent over the course of a century,” says Mike Jeffreys, owner and director of the manufacturer which provides authentic Freemason/masonic jewellery…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberFeatures
The SDGs are our path to sustainable growth
We live in a world of changes so profound and rapid that no one can stand alone. The 2030 Agenda – the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play an important leadership role for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) in driving progress on the implementation of the goals, building positive impact…
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20 SeptemberProduct Launches
Everledger launches new version of its blockchain platform
Everledger, the digital transparency company, has launched version 2.0 of its blockchain platform. The Everledger platform provides increasing levels of transparency across complex and regulated supply chains. Founded in 2015, Everledger creates solutions that harness the benefits of blockchain in tandem with other cutting edge technologies, such as AI and…
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19 SeptemberProduct Launches
Beaverbrooks launches £100,000 diamond advent calendar
UK jeweller Beaverbrooks has launched a world-first £100,000 diamond advent calendar. Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has launched the brand new advent calendar, which features a luxurious diamond gift within each of its 25 drawers, in celebration of its 100th birthday this year. The first-of-its-kind, new and exclusive ladies advent calendar will…
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