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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Apr- 2019 -8 AprilProduct Launches
Diamond start-up wins Red Dot Award
A Swedish start-up in the gemstone industry was recently awarded the Red Dot Award with its first product on the market, GemPen: an innovative screening tool that can distinguish natural from lab-manufactured diamonds. GemPen said the tool was developed due to the “increasing insecurity” in diamond validation, as number of…
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2 AprilRetailers
Seekd opens pop-up store at Brent Cross
Sustainable jewellery and accessories brand, Seekd, has launched an exclusive spring pop-up at Brent Cross shopping centre. Following the success of its Christmas pop-up, Seekd the new shop will offer a selection of unique products, all of which have been designed by emerging talent with a focus on sustainability, use…
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Mar- 2019 -26 MarchEconomy
Worldwide jewellery sales rise by 4% in 2018
Global sales of diamond jewellery grew by 4% in 2018 compared with last year and amounted to $85.9bn (£65.2bn). According to Alrosa, the growth rate of the global jewellery market was lower than in 2017 (+5%), mainly as a result of a slowdown in key consumption markets in the second…
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20 MarchCrime
Diamond tycoon Nirav Modi arrested in UK
Diamond tycoon Nirav Modi has been arrested in the UK, after being accused of “cheating” state-owned Punjab National Bank (PNB) out of nearly $2bn (£1.5bn) last year. Modi, 48, was arrested in London on Tuesday and appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court today (20 March), with the BBC saying the arrest…
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8 MarchAnalysis
The environmental impact of diamonds
The millennial generation is taking positive steps to fall on the right side of history when it comes to some of the most unethical, destructive or unscrupulous trends facing our planet in the 21st Century. It appears in all kinds of guises, and is met with varying levels of scepticism…
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4 MarchDesigners
Gemporia partners with Argyle Diamond mine for exclusive collection
Gemporia, a British TV jewellery channel, has partnered with Rio Tinto’s Australian diamond division to create a new collection of Argyle Diamond jewellery exclusively for Gems TV. The collection will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Gemporia and a record of the diamond’s Mark of Authenticity. Gemporia said…
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1 MarchEvents
ROUNDUP: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in full swing
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five-day show (28 Feb to 4 March) has attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and…
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Feb- 2019 -20 FebruaryAuctions
Diamond worth $12.7m to feature at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction
An 88.22ct, D Colour, flawless, Type IIa, oval brilliant diamond will lead Sotheby’s Hong Kong Sale of Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite auction on 2 April 2019. The diamond, estimated to be worth between $11.2m – $12.7m (£8.5m – £9.7m), is one of only three oval diamonds of over 50 carats…
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14 FebruaryDesigners
Pia Hallstrom partners with HEWI London
Jewellery designer Pia Hallstrom has partnered with online retailer HEWI London, which buys and sell, new and pre-owned jewellery. According to Hallstrom, a former head designer at Burberry, the partnership “cements HEWI London’s status as the premier online luxury sale and resale destination”, whilst allowing Hallstrom to offer her handcrafted…
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12 FebruaryInternational
Alorsa January diamonds sales reaches $281.5m
Diamond mining firm Alrosa sold $281.5m (£218.4m) worth of rough and polished diamonds in January. However, the group said during the month market activity was lower than usual, compared with December 2018 sales which were up 20% over the previous quarter and up 46% year-on-year. Yury Okoemov, Alorsa deputy CEO,…
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