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Faceted

Faceted gemstones are precision-cut to maximise brilliance, sparkle, and light reflection—making them the dominant choice in fine jewellery and a key driver of consumer appeal. Commonly used for diamonds, sapphires, rubies and a wide range of coloured gems, faceting enhances visual impact and often increases market value. Jewellery Focus covers all facets of this technique’s relevance to the UK trade, including developments in cutting technology, sourcing of pre-faceted stones, pricing dynamics, consumer preferences, and how jewellers are integrating faceted gems into both traditional and contemporary designs. Our reporting provides valuable insights for retailers, designers, manufacturers, and gem traders operating across all segments of the market.

  • Feb- 2021 -
    1 February
    RetailersHancocks London JOM priced at £29,500

    Hancocks London JOM priced at £29,500

    Hancocks London has announced its Jewel of the Month for February is a gold and Amethyst riviere necklace which is priced at £29,500. 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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  • Aug- 2020 -
    11 August
    Product LaunchesRotary Watches marks 125th anniversary with new release

    Rotary Watches marks 125th anniversary with new release

    Rotary Watches is marking its 125th anniversary with the launch of its new Ultra Slim timepieces.  Ultra Slim is one of the principal collections from Rotary Watches. The slim timepiece has a 5.7mm of case profile, alongside “sophisticated” design details. The new collection was influenced by Rotary’s past vintage designs.…

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  • Jan- 2020 -
    30 January
    DesignersEC One launches men’s engagement rings

    EC One launches men’s engagement rings

    EC One announced it has created a new engagement ring for men, entitled the ‘Marry Me Men’s Engagement Ring’. The ring has been launched in the run up to Bachelor’s Day, an Irish tradition whereby women propose to their partner on Leap Day. The ring is available in a choice…

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  • Aug- 2019 -
    14 August
    AppointmentsHoulden appoints James Rice as director

    Houlden appoints James Rice as director

    Luxury jewellery consortium, the Houlden Group, has announced the appointment of James Rice as the latest director to join the board. Rice is currently sales and marketing director of Hull based Hugh Rice, a luxury family-run jeweller founded in 1965 which has since expanded from Hull and Beverley, throughout Yorkshire…

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  • 14 August
    DesignersNorth East gallery reveals new jewellery collection

    North East gallery reveals new jewellery collection

    A jewellery collection inspired by pattern, repetition and movement takes will be unveiled at a Newcastle gallery this autumn. The Biscuit Factory – the UK’s largest independent art, craft and design gallery – is launching ‘Rhythm’, a new jewellery collection debuting on 6 September that spotlights the “art of rhythm”…

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  • May- 2019 -
    31 May
    InternationalGIA adds country of origin reports for coloured diamonds

    GIA adds country of origin reports for coloured diamonds

    The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has added natural coloured diamonds to its GIA Diamond Origin Report Service. The group said the “innovative” service, announced on March 28, scientifically matches faceted D-to-Z and now natural coloured diamonds to their original rough to confirm the gem’s country of origin. The GIA…

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  • Oct- 2017 -
    26 October
    DesignersElizabeth Gage releases New York collection

    Elizabeth Gage releases New York collection

    British jewellery designer Elizabeth Gage has released a new jewellery collection inspired by the city of New York. Taking inspiration from living near Central Park as a child, Gage has combined the imagery of the greenery and paths with classic English styling. Gage said: “It was just a magical place…

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  • Jun- 2016 -
    23 June
    DesignersMillennials to drive jewellery trends in 2017

    Millennials to drive jewellery trends in 2017

    Millennials and the merging of polarities – the attraction of complementary opposites – is driving jewellery trends for 2017. In its latest Gem Visions Trend Directions 2017, Swarovski claims that millennials are driving jewellery trends through their philosophy of merging polarities, such as art vs science, natural vs manmade, young…

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  • Apr- 2016 -
    20 April
    DesignersEdblad launches ‘High Summer’ collection

    Edblad launches ‘High Summer’ collection

    Swedish jewellery brand Edblad has announced the launch of a new collection – ‘High Summer’. The collection is an extension of the brand’s spring ‘Body & Soul’ collection, and has been created for the “woman who seeks functionality and comfort without renouncing luxurious materials and beauty”. The range, which will…

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  • Feb- 2016 -
    16 February
    Watch FocusSwarovski to unveil its first automatic watch for women

    Swarovski to unveil its first automatic watch for women

    Jewellery and watch brand Swarovski has announced it will unveil its first automatic watch for women at Baselworld 2016. The timepiece – named Crystalline Hours – was created in collaboration with watch designer Eric Giroud, and features a round face and curvy domed case containing some 4,000 tiny faceted crystals.…

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