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 -25 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for $16bn
Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a โdefinitiveโ agreement with Tiffany and Co., whereby it will acquire the luxury jewellers for $16bn (ยฃ12.5bn), or $135 (ยฃ105) per share in cash. This is higher than the original offer, which proposed that each share was bought for $120 (ยฃ93), valuing Tiffanyโs overall business…
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20 NovemberE-Commerce
Diamnet expands database with help of โArtificial Intelligenceโ
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
Kimaรฏ secures $1.2m in seed funding
Fine jewellery brand Kimaรฏ has received $1.2m (ยฃ920k) in seed funding to invest in its use of ethical jewellery.ย The London-based jewellers, whose handmade pieces are crafted in Antwerp, champion โethical and transparentโ 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 โa conscious movementโ towards greater use of recycled materials, as well as an โoverall realignment and focusingโ 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 โgift pop-upโ that will be sited in Harrods department store.ย The American jewellery brand says the space will โcelebrate Tiffany & Coโs heritage as the purveyor of American luxury goodsโ. The pop-up shop will feature a range of luxury gifts,…
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11 NovemberDesigners
Launch of new ROX boutique in Liverpool
UK jewellery brand ROX has officially launched its latest boutique in Liverpoolโs 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 ยฃ1m into the Grosvenor Europe-developed site.ย Founded in 2002 by Grant…
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8 NovemberAdvice
Transforming your image to become a trusted brand
Given retailโs 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 UKย 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 Mortimerโs latest collection, โHeraโ, which marks the first diamond and gold collection from the designer.ย ย 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 โQueen 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 jewelleryย 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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