Garnet
Garnet is a versatile gemstone family prized in the jewellery trade for its wide colour paletteโfrom deep reds to vibrant greens and exotic hues like spessartine and tsavoriteโand its association with both classic and contemporary styles. Reliable and relatively affordable, garnet offers designers and retailers opportunities in bridal, fashion, and statement pieces, handling well in standard faceted and cabochon settings. Jewellery Focus provides trade-driven coverage of garnetโs relevance in the UK market, including sourcing trends, pricing shifts, grading standards, design inspiration, and consumer demand patterns. Our reporting supports gem dealers, manufacturers, designers, and retailers in understanding garnetโs commercial potential and navigating its evolving role across mid-market and artisan jewellery segments.
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Mar- 2024 -15 MarchDesigners
BAJ partners with Martinโs Gems
The British Academy of Jewellery (BAJ) has announced a new partnership with UKFCG-certified advance cutter Martin Prinsloo of Martinโs Gems. Prinsloo has generously provided BAJโs Level 5 Jewellery Design and Manufacturing students with access to his hand-cut gemstones, including varieties such as Rhodolite Garnet, Lavender Quartz and Topaz. Each learner…
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Jul- 2023 -18 JulyDesigners
Loquet launches new beaded chains
Loquet London has announced the launch of a new line of beaded chains aimed at โembracing colourโ. The new chains are made of beads cut from precious crystal finished with a double clasp to attach to a locket. The beads are made of materials such as rose quartz, chrysoprase, lapis…
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Jun- 2023 -22 JuneRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches Eras Tour inspired ring collection
Jessica Flinn has launched its new Eras Tour inspired ring collection after Taylor Swift announced the European leg of her international tour. According to Jessica Flinn, the new ring line is also curated with consideration for the recent trend of proposing at one of her shows. The rings are designed…
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Feb- 2023 -14 FebruaryDesigners
Rachel Jackson launches โElectric Loveโ collection
London based designer Rachel Jackson has launched the โElectric Loveโ collection, the first of three collections for Spring/Summer 23. According to the jeweller the line is the first of a three-part story of two great loves. A love affair between two girls. The pieces are crafted from sterling silver, 22…
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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradleyโs Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradleyโs Jewellersโ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…
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Sep- 2022 -29 SeptemberDesigners
Designer Karina Brez launches new line of equine medallions
Karina Brez has announced a new line of equine medallions to celebrate the Atlantean horsea, launching at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. The Horsea Collection consists of three new medallion styles. The Under the Sea Medallion features a golden horsea, surrounded by seven cabochon-cut gemstones (moonstone, opal, sapphire, garnet, emerald,…
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Mar- 2021 -19 MarchAuctions
Christieโs Michele della Valle sale fetches ยฃ574,000
Christieโs has announced the results of its online sale The Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle which achieved a total of $799,125 (ยฃ574,000), 193% above its low estimate. The top lot of the sale was a pair of yellow sapphire, tsavorite garnet, and diamond lemon earrings which sold for…
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12 MarchAuctions
Victorian necklace to lead Fellows auction
A historic necklace which features 15 different coloured gems is set to go under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers with an estimate of ยฃ2,500 โ ยฃ3,500. The 15 carat gold multi-gem and enamel necklace from the Victorian era comprises 15 distinct gems, including sapphire, emerald and demantoid garnet. Some of…
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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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Oct- 2018 -1 OctoberFeatures
Q&A with Greg Valerio
Tell us a bit about yourself and how you got into the jewellery industry I got into the jewellery trade by accident, I was running my own charity and I really became very convinced that actually the solution to global poverty is trade, not aid. Thatโs why I formed a…
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