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Ananya Fine Jewellery launches Mogra Rose capsule collection

Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of the Mogra Rose capsule collection in celebration of Mother’s Day. The company’s signature Mogra collection is an ode to the jasmine flower, synonymous with celebrating womanhood, the Mogra flower is an important emblem of goddess-like divinity in Hindi culture. In celebration of…

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Christie’s unveils Jewels Online auction

Christie’s has announced the launch of the Jewels Online auction, open for bidding from 24 March through 2 April. The sale features a curated selection of diamonds and vibrant colored gemstones, with exceptional designs by renowned jewelry houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef and Arpels, and more.…

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Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle

Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…

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Austen and Blake launches new St Patrick’s Day collection

Austen and Blake has unveiled its new St Patrick’s Day collection with hints of green. The new collection comes as Google trends revealed a 110% increase in searches for ‘St Patrick’s Day outfits for women’. The new collection features a wide selection of emerald pieces, including the Pear Halo engagement…

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Average diamond price rose 2.7% in 2024

The average price of a diamond rose 2.7% to $2,360 (£1872) in 2024, according to data from the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). Furthermore, overall jewellery sales across all product segments grew 5.2% in 2024. Round diamonds still accounted for 82% of centre stones, oval cuts featured in 165 of engagement…

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Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate York Daffodil collection

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its York Daffodil collection. Taking place on 1-2 February 2025, the York Ice Trail consists of a series of elaborate ice sculptures positioned around the historic city centre of York. Bradley’s Jewellers…

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Zambia re-introduces 15% export duty on emeralds

The government of Zambia has re-introduced a 15% export duty on all emeralds effective 1 January 2025. The move revokes a suspension that had been in place since 2020 and directly impacts the world’s largest emerald producer Kagem Mining Limited. Kagem is 75% owned by Gemfields and 25% owned by…

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Ernest Jones launches lab-grown diamond collection

Ernest Jones has announced the launch of its new lab-grown diamond collection Bloom. There are seven different fashion-inspired collections named after European cities. Six of the pieces are distinguished by the shape of the fancy cut stones and one for the seamless, smooth stone setting. The Florence piece has a…

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Gemfields launches new Christmas collection

Gemfields has announced the launch of its new Christmas collection, featuring designs set with rubies and emeralds. According to Gemfields, rubies have long been associated with “passion”, “prosperity” and “protection”, and emeralds, linked to “growth”, “hope” and “renewal”. The new range features a selection of rings including The Eshli Fine…

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Gemfields and Eshli Fine Jewellery launch Zambian emeralds collection

Gemfields has collaborated with Eshli Fine Jewellery to launch a Zambian emeralds jewellery range and demonstrate a shared commitment to responsible mining practices. The Eshli Fine Jewelry x Gemfields collection features the Evil Eye Pendant which boasts a recognisable evil eye motif, while the Emerald Open Shank Ring features an…

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