Engagement Rings
Engagement rings are one of the most important product categories in the jewellery trade, driving consistent demand and showcasing trends in design, materials, and consumer preferences. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, staying informed on engagement ring trends, ethical sourcing, and market dynamics is key to capitalising on this high-value segment. Jewellery Focus offers comprehensive coverage, including product launches, retail strategies, supply chain insights, and innovations shaping the future of engagement jewellery.
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Nov- 2016 -9 NovemberAuctions
‘Extremely rare’ Kashmir sapphire to headline Bonhams’ auction
A collection of diamonds and gemstones – including a 14-carat Kashmir sapphire – will headline the final Bonhams London Fine Jewellery sale of the year on Sunday 4 December. The “extremely rare” Kashmir sapphire single-stone ring, weighing 14.3-carats, is cushion-shaped with no indications of heating and has been estimated to…
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May- 2016 -23 MayAppointments
Steven Stone Jewellers appoints new director
Steven Stone Jewellers has appointed Max Stone as director of the family-owned business. Stone, who represents the third generation of the family-owned company, will oversee the company’s Hale showroom in Cheshire, with the firm’s Palm Beach showroom operated by his father, Steven Stone, and its London showroom run by Max’s…
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Apr- 2016 -15 AprilRetailers
Tustains Jewellers set to undergo ‘major refurbishment’
Warwickshire jewellers Tustains has announced plans to triple the size of its showroom as part of a “major investment” planned for the summer. The firm, which has been based in Leamington for more than 120 years, will undergo a significant expansion this year in a move which is expected to…
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Mar- 2016 -17 MarchAuctions
Rising demand for coloured gemstones sees auction prices soar
There has been a surge in demand for coloured gemstones prompting rapidly rising prices, according to Bonhams. The auction house said sapphires have seen a particular rise in popularity, with consumers purchasing sapphire engagement and wedding rings. Bonhams said its clients are looking for something “a little bit different” from…
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Nov- 2015 -25 NovemberRetailers
Ernest Jones to open at London Designer Outlet
Ernest Jones, the diamond jewellery and watch retailer, is set to open a new store at London’s only outlet centre, London Designer Outlet (LDO). The retailer – owned by the Signet Jewelers group and was established in 1949 – will unveil its 1,786 sq ft outlet store at LDO in…
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24 NovemberCrime
£30,000 worth of jewellery stolen in Cornwall smash-and-grab
Police are on the hunt for thieves who stole some £30,000 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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Oct- 2015 -22 OctoberRetailers
North West jeweller opens London store
Steven Stone, an independent jeweller located in Hale, Cheshire, has opened a new store in London’s Marleybone. Opening on St Christopher’s Place, the design of the store is sleek and modern and was overseen by the third generation of the family, Zack Stone. Stone said: “In recent years our business…
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Sep- 2015 -11 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
Tiffany wins trademark case against Costco
Global jewellery brand Tiffany & Co has won a landmark trademark dispute against Costco in the US. The case concerned Costco’s claim that ‘Tiffany’ is a generic term for a pronged ring. The court found that Costco was liable for trademark infringement and trademark counterfeiting in its use of ‘Tiffany’ on…
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Jun- 2015 -17 JuneProduct Launches
Serendipity Diamonds launches CanadaMark diamond engagement rings
Serendipity Diamonds, a UK-based diamond and jewellery supplier, has added traceable, ethically-sourced CanadaMark diamond engagement rings as part of its offering. The company said it created its first 100% traceable diamond engagement ring commission earlier this month – using a combination of Fairtrade Gold and CanadaMark diamonds. CanadaMark diamonds are…
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Apr- 2015 -27 AprilEconomy
Mobile searches for jewellery and engagement rings soar
Searches for jewellery and engagement rings on smartphone devices increased significantly in the first quarter of 2015. According to figures releases today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) Google Online Retail Monitor, searches for jewellery were up 14% across all mobile devices in the first three months of the year.…
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