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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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryTips
Important factors to consider when buying gold jewellery – What to know
Considered as the ultimate when it comes to luxury, gold will never run out of fashion. The mere mention of this elegant metal is already enough to catch anyone’s attention. After all, who doesn’t adore or love shining pieces of gold jewellery? They make an elegant fashion accessory for people…
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Dec- 2019 -13 DecemberDesigners
Lark & Berry launch collaboration with Alicia Agneson
Jewellery brand Lark and Berry has announced the launch of a new collection in collaboration with ‘Vikings’ actress Alicia Agneson. The 15-piece collection, entitled ‘Alice’, features jewellery crafted with 14k yellow gold, and 18k white gold with the brand’s cultured diamonds and sapphires. The collection is said to have been…
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberBrand Profiles
My Store: Palenque Jewellery
Directors Susana and David Heard started Palenque Jewellery in a small gallery-style shop on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in October 1992. The idea for Palenque can be traced back to the period when the pair first met in Chiapas Mexico, where Susana originates. At the same time as meeting his future…
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Jul- 2019 -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 Cheffins’ Jewellery, Silver and Watches Sale on Thursday 1 August. Described as “a pair of asymmetric double clusters featuring 12.5cts of diamonds and 5cts of emeralds”, the earrings have been given an estimated price…
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Apr- 2019 -15 AprilRetailers
Graff unveils ‘world’s largest’ square emerald cut diamond
Multinational jeweller Graff has unveiled the world’s largest square emerald cut diamond, named the Graff Lesedi La Rona. The 302.37 carat gem is the largest highest colour, highest clarity diamond ever certified by the GIA, and according to the group required over 18 months of “meticulous craftsmanship” and marks an…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryFeatures
Tsavorite: The fight to save a legacy
In 2009 Campbell Bridges, a world-renowned gemstone expert and geologist, was murdered. It shocked and horrified the jewellery and gemstone industry – not just because it represented the death of one of the sector’s most famed personalities, but also because of the heartless manner of his assassination. Bridges, as many…
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Nov- 2018 -20 NovemberAuctions
Gemfields Singapore Emerald auction generates $24.8m
Gemfields has announced the results of an auction of higher quality rough emeralds held in Singapore from 14 – 17 November 2018, with revenues totalling $28.4m (£22m). The emeralds were extracted by Kagem Mining in Zambia, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Industrial Development Corporation of…
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20 NovemberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Pranda UK
Tell us a bit about the history of Pranda Pranda UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pranda Jewelry and was established in Thailand over 40 years ago. It specialises in manufacturing gold and silver gem set jewellery along with high end fashion jewellery. The UK subsidiary is effectively the…
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Oct- 2018 -31 OctoberInternational
Gemfields uncovers 5,655 carat ‘lion emerald’
Gemfields has uncovered a 5,655 carat Zambian emerald crystal with “remarkable clarity and a perfectly balanced golden green hue”, which has been named ‘Inkalamu’ – the Lion. The gem was discovered at Kagem, Zambia, the world’s largest emerald mine, which is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% by the Industrial…
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Sep- 2018 -25 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva auction to feature largest fancy vivid pink diamond worth $50m
Christie’s Geneva auction will present the largest and finest fancy vivid pink diamond ever offered at auction by the company with a price estimated between $30m to $50m (£22.8m to £38m). Weighing just under 19 carats (18.96 carats), the rectangular-cut gem named the The Pink Legacy will lead Christie’s Magnificent…
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