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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Jul- 2019 -30 JulyProduct Launches
Spencer Matthews launches new Eden Rocks diamond jewellery business
TV celebrity Spencer Matthews has officially launched a bespoke luxury diamond jewellery business Eden Rocks. The former Made in Chelsea personality turned businessman was inspired to start Eden Rocks when working with jeweller Neil Duttson on the engagement ring for his now-wife, TV presenter Vogue Williams. Spencer was โso impressedโ…
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29 JulyTrade Organisations
London Diamond Bourse agrees 5-year lease to stay in Hatton Garden
The London Diamond Bourse (LDB) has announced it has agreed and signed a new lease on their current premises which will see them continue to trade in Hatton Garden for the next five years. The London Diamond Bourse, a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourse, and is located…
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22 JulyInternational
Alrosa raises $6.5m at Vladivostok rough diamond auction
Diamond mining company Alrosa has summed up the results of the international auction for special size rough diamonds (over 10.8 carats) held in Vladivostok, Russia, this July. The company sold 112 gem-quality diamonds weighing 1,780 carats, and the total revenue from the sale of stones amounted to $6.5m (5.2m). Evgeny…
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16 JulyAuctions
Graff diamond earrings to feature in Cheffins auction
A pair of emerald and diamond earrings made by London jewellers, Graff, is to feature at Cheffinsโ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1 August. Described as โa pair of asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeraldsโ, the earrings have been given an estimated price…
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10 JulyAuctions
โRareโ Fabergรฉ jewellery to be sold at auction
Gildings Auctioneers in Market Harborough has announced it is offering โrareโ and examples of Fabergรฉ jewellery at its next Fine Art and Antiques auction on 3 September.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย The lots include two Fabergรฉ pieces; one is a pair of amethyst, diamond and white enamel lapel pins, hallmarked โ56โ, which…
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8 JulyAnalysis
Why sustainability is the key to targeting millennial jewellery shoppers
Millennials have been called a generation of industry-killers. The buying trends of this iconoclastic age group have severely dented several industries, including beer, napkins and mayonnaise. The spending power (or, more importantly, non-spending power) of millennials shouldnโt be underestimated. Forbes declared them the generation with the highest buying potential. So,…
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4 JulyE-Commerce
Jewellery-tech start-up exceeds ยฃ400k crowdfunding target
MarketOrders, a B2B marketplace for the gold and diamond jewellery industries, has announced it has overfunded on Crowdcube.com, raising a total of ยฃ448,420 from 214 investors. The start-up plans to use the funding to officially launch its platform, which will use innovative blockchain technology to make the jewellery buying process…
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2 JulyQ&A Sessions
60 Second Interview: Hiten Shah – director of Diamond Heaven
Q1) Describe yourself in three words.ย Motivated, hardworking and focused. Q2) How did you get to be where you are today? Through hard work and determination. I started up on eBay in 2004 when I saw a gap in the market to provide high-quality jewellery to people at the right…
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Jun- 2019 -19 JuneInternational
Gemometrics reveals GemPenโs ‘strong performance’ in DPA test
Gemometrics has revealed that recently published results from rigorous testing show that its GemPen diamond tester exhibited โhigh accuracyโ on a mix of synthetic and natural diamonds. Tests conducted as part of the ASSURE-program led by the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), an alliance between ALROSA, De Beers, Rio Tinto, among…
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18 JuneTrade Organisations
HRD Antwerp opens new London drop-off point
HRD Antwerp announced its expansion into the UK market with the opening of a new drop-off point in Londonโs Hatton Garden. The new London drop-off point will give UK jewellers easy access to HRD Antwerpโs services, including jewellery and diamond grading reports. HRD Antwerp said the new drop-off point in…
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