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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Nov- 2015 -24 NovemberCrime
ยฃ30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some ยฃ30,000 worth of goods from a jewellers in Cornwall. The incident, which took place at Little Jems Jewellers in Treganna Place shortly after 3:50am on Saturday, 21 November, saw the offenders enter the shop by smashing the front glass door…
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5 NovemberAuctions
Margaret Thatcher’s jewellery to be auctioned by Christie’s
Auction house Christieโs is set to auction a collection of jewellery owned by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Some 350 historic and personal lots will be offered across two sales by the auction house. A flagship auction will present 150 lots and take place in London at Christieโs headquarters on…
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Oct- 2015 -8 OctoberManufacturers
Gemfields profits fall despite rise in revenue
Coloured gemstone supplier Gemfields has report total revenue of $171.4m (ยฃ112m) – up from $160.1m (ยฃ104.6m) last year – in its financial report for 2015. Despite this, the company reported that its pre-tax profits decreased to $12.3m (ยฃ8m) for the year ended June 30, 2015 – down from $16.3m (ยฃ10.7m)…
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May- 2015 -26 MayInternational
VIDEO: Largest ever man-made diamond to be unveiled at JCK
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) of Hong Kong has certified what it believes is the world’s largest HPTP-grown colourless diamond. The 10.02 carat Square Emerald Cut stone was fashioned from a record-breaking, 32.26-carat piece of man-made rough, grown by St. Petersburg-based New Diamond Technology LLC, in less than 300 hours.…
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Apr- 2015 -21 AprilEvents
โPerfectโ 100-carat diamond could sell for $25m at auction
A โflawlessโ 100-carat diamond is expected to fetch between $19m (ยฃ12.7m) and $25m (ยฃ16.7m) at a Sothebyโs auction in New York.ย The diamond has been described as โperfectโ and joins an elite group of just five comparable-quality diamonds over 100 carats to have ever been sold at auction worldwide. The…
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16 AprilCurrent Affairs
Gemfields’ emerald and beryl production triples in Q1
Gemfields has reported an increase in its production levels as emerald and beryl production rose significantly during the first quarter (Q1) of 2015.ย Production of emerald and beryl almost tripled in the first quarter of the year (ending March 31, 2015) at its 75%-owned Kagem mine with 9.9 million carats…
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Feb- 2015 -13 FebruaryCurrent Affairs
Sothebyโs unveils 100-carat โperfectโ diamond
Today global art business Sothebyโs has unveiled a 100-carat โperfectโ diamond, which is set for auction later this year.ย The diamond, which is reportedly the largest perfect diamond with a classic emerald cut ever to be offered at auction, is currently being unveiled in Sothebyโs new Bond Street Galleries. The…
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6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
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Nov- 2014 -21 NovemberManufacturers
Gemfieldsโ latest auction records 11% rise in average carat price
Gemfields has announced its rough emerald and beryl auction snared $34.9m (ยฃ22.28m) total revenue, the second highest number ever achieved at any higher quality rough auction.ย The auction, held in Lusaka, Zambia on November 13-17, generated an average realised price of $65.89 (ยฃ42) per carat, a new record for higher…
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Aug- 2014 -6 AugustDesigners
Jack Row โMirageโ collection launched in Burlington Arcade
Award winning British designer Jack Row has launched his latest range of luxury โMirageโ writing instruments and cufflinks at leading pen specialist, Penfriend, located in Londonโs Burlington Arcade.ย Handcrafted from solid sterling silver, each Mirage pen is entwined with approximately twenty meters of hand twisted sterling wire. Limited to 250…
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