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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Jan- 2019 -31 JanuaryInternational
Alrosa mines largest diamond in recent years
A unique rough diamond weighing almost 200 carats has been mined at the Alrosa owned Udachnaya kimberlite pipe in January 2019. The gemstone, with weight of 191.46 carats, was extracted at processing plant N12 of the Udachny mining and processing division. The diamond is transparent, with a slight yellowish tinge.…
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30 JanuaryProduct Launches
Fabergรฉ releases limited edition pieces for Chinese New Year
Fabergรฉ has launched two limited edition pieces in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig. The two new designs are the the โFabergรฉ Lady Levity with Pigโ watch and the โPalais Tsarskoye Selo Red Locket with Pig Surpriseโ. Fabergรฉโs Lady Levity with Pig surprise is…
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30 JanuaryAdvice
Remembering your customerโs name is the key to boosting sales
Cheers was a popular 1980s TV show and if you play a rerun you will see Sam, the bartender and his staff greet every customer by their name. Ask your salespeople: โHow many repeat customers can they remember and greet them by their name?โ However, before you do, I recommend…
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23 JanuaryFeatures
Selling advice: Adding on
This monthโs section on jewellery services such as engraving, resizing, and polishing is very timely before the holidays because it will give you jewellers a big opportunity to increase your sales. I know what some of you will say: โWeโre too busy then.โ Perhaps you are if you donโt know…
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18 JanuaryFeatures
The history of marcasite jewellery
The effect of film and television on fashion trends is well documented, and the recent surge in popularity for marcasite is no exception. Many attribute its sales growth the two main points: ITVโs Downton Abbey has featured characters wearing marcasite jewellery as part of their signature look, and some key…
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18 JanuaryRetailers
Signet Jewelers sales ‘fall short’ over Christmas
Diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewelers has reported a 1.3% decrease in total same store sales for the nine week period ending 5 January. According to the group, holiday season performance โfell short of expectationsโ, as early improvements in refreshed merchandise assortment, digital marketing and OmniChannel were offset by โlarger than…
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15 JanuaryVoice On The Highstreet
Voice on the High Street: Hancocks London
Name: Guy Burton, Hancocks London Location: London Year established: 1849 Number of staff: 10 Website: www.hancocks-london.com When was Hancocks founded? Hancocks was founded in 1849 by Charles Frederick Hancock, opening on the corner of Bond Street and Bruton Street. He was a quick mover; within a year of opening he…
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11 JanuaryAuctions
Fellows to auction watches from the Queenโs goldsmith
Watches belonging to Stuart Devlin, a gold and silversmiths who held a royal warrant to supply gold and jewels to the Queen, are due to go under the hammer at Fellows in Birmingham on 24 and 29 January. A diamond watch by Jaeger LeCoultre and a gentlemanโs 18ct white gold…
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10 JanuaryFeatures
Selling Advice: Keeping the right inventory
Curb your enthusiasm. That is the best advice I can give you before you got to the a show show. If you jewellers are asking why, take a good honest look at your inventory. Remember. I said honest. The replies I hear are: โWe have too many older pieces and…
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10 JanuaryRetailers
Tiffany & Co to disclose diamond provenance
Tiffany & Co. has announced it will begin sharing the provenance of its newly sourced, individually registered diamonds with consumers. It added that by 2020, it will also share the diamondโs craftsmanship journey โ ย which it says will be an industry first. Named the โDiamond Source Initiativeโ, Tiffany is tracing…
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