Emerald
Emeralds are among the most coveted gemstones in the jewellery trade, renowned for their rich green hues and association with luxury and heritage designs. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding trends in emerald sourcing, grading, and consumer demand is essential to meeting market expectations. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on emeralds, including market analysis, ethical and sustainable sourcing, design innovations, and insights into global supply chain dynamics affecting availability and pricing.
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchAuctions
Christieโs Geneva auction to offer imperial jewels
Christieโs Magnificent Jewels auction, set to take place in Geneva on 12 May 2021, will include a collection from the adoptive daughter of Emperor Napolรฉon I. The parure comprises nine sapphire and diamond pieces, including a tiara, a collier, a pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches, a ring, and…
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24 MarchAuctions
Christies to hold Magnificent Jewels Auction in April
Christieโs has announced it will be holding the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 13 April and an online sale from 8-20 April which will include 217 lots, with estimates ranging from $10,000 (ยฃ7,290) to $2.5m (ยฃ1.8m). The auction will include a selection of colourless diamonds, coloured diamonds, and gemstones, along…
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12 MarchAuctions
Victorian necklace to lead Fellows auction
A historic necklace which features 15 different coloured gems is set to go under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers with an estimate of ยฃ2,500 โ ยฃ3,500. The 15 carat gold multi-gem and enamel necklace from the Victorian era comprises 15 distinct gems, including sapphire, emerald and demantoid garnet. Some of…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as โJewel of the Monthโ
Hancocks London has unveiled its March โJewel of the Monthโ, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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8 FebruaryAuctions
Christie’s reveals upcoming โlove-inspiredโ jewellery pieces
Christieโs has announced that it has selected lots from the past, as well as a selection of โlove-inspiredโ pieces, ahead of its โFor the Love of Gifts Past and Presentโ sale. Pieces have been selected from its upcoming โMagnificent Jewelsโ auction which is scheduled to take place later this year…
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1 FebruaryRetailers
Hancocks London JOM priced at ยฃ29,500
Hancocks London has announced its Jewel of the Month for February is a gold and Amethyst riviere necklace which is priced at ยฃ29,500. The 1870s necklace is made in 15 carat yellow gold and set with 18 graduated oval faceted amethysts in scalloped collets joined by chain links. The central…
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Sep- 2020 -8 SeptemberFeatures
Getting closer to Colombiaโs emeralds
Every emerald should tell its own story, from the day the precious gemstone is mined and held to the light for the first time, to the moment the customer holds a jewel of such beauty in their hand. Colombiaโs Chivor, Coscuez and Muzo mines produce the finest emeralds in the…
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Jul- 2020 -30 JulyAuctions
Christieโs jewels auction totals $28m
Christieโs has announced that its Magnificent Jewels auction totalled $28m (ยฃ21.6m), with 87% sold by value and 83% sold by lot.ย The auction, which took place in New York City on 29 July, had global participation with clients registered from 34 countries. A diamond necklace suspending a pear-shaped diamond was…
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24 JulyAuctions
First public Fellows auction totals ยฃ1m
The first public auction to be held by Fellows since March garnered a total hammer price of over ยฃ1m.ย The Fine Jewellery sale, which took place at the independent, family-owned auction house in Birmingham on 23 July, lasted a total of six hours from 11am to 5pm.ย Bidders from all…
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Jun- 2020 -2 JuneDesigners
Lark & Berry launches bespoke engagement ring service
Lark & Berry has announced the launch of a new bespoke design guide offering customers the chance to design their own ring.ย The move follows on from the sustainable brandโs recent launch of direct-to-consumer engagement ring options in order to meet increasing demand. ย The brandโs website has seen a 900%…
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