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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Dec- 2017 -5 DecemberDesigners
Gecko to showcase seven collections at J and W 2018
Jewellery supplier Gecko has announced that it will be showcasing seven collections at 2018โs Jewellery and Watch Birmingham. This award-winning company offers ranges for men, women and children, including brands such as Orla Kiely, Fiorelli Jewellery, Fred Bennett, D for diamond. This also includes the brandโs in-house collections from Elements…
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Jul- 2017 -12 JulyDesigners
Nadine Aysoy to build on success with IJL debut
Fine jewellery brand Nadine Aysoy is preparing to build on its success with an appearance at International Jewellery London (IJL) this year. Founder, Nadine Aysoy, will be bringing her debut collection Tsarina to the event which is inspired by the fact that no two snowflakes are identical. The range incorporates…
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May- 2017 -15 MayCelebrities
Kate Moss to launch jewellery collection
Kate Moss has teamed up with Brazilian jewellery designer Ara Vartanian for her first ever jewellery line. The limited edition collection has been designed by the model with the help of Vartanian, who she has been friends with since they met in Sao Paulo years ago. After visiting Vartanianโs store…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Sep- 2015 -14 SeptemberEvents
Gem-A reveals speaker line-up for 2015 conference
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced the programme of speakers for its upcoming annual international gemmological Conference 2015. This year’s event will incorporate the Federation of European Education in Gemmologyโs (FEEG) International Symposium of Gemmology, taking place from 21โ22 November at RIBA Venues, 66 Portland Place, in…
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Feb- 2015 -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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Mar- 2014 -3 MarchDesigners
Theo Fennell names student winners of his Central Saint Martins competition
Renowned fine jewellery designer Theo Fennell has named the five winning students of a competition he set at Central Saint Martins as part of its design competition.ย Fennell provided 14 entrants with five types of precious stone: a marquise-shaped golden beryl, a heart-shaped padparadscha sapphire, emerald-cut green tourmaline, a tsavorite…
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Jun- 2012 -12 JuneProduct Launches
Assya London announces key launches
Assya London's products have been available to purchase from the Notting Hill store since 2006 and its newwebsite now allows individuals to purchase the products online.
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May- 2012 -29 MayCelebrities
Stars sparkle in Carat* at the BAFTAs
At Sunday's Arqiva BAFTA TV Awards, Carat* was once again the jewellery brand of choice for most of the stars.
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Jan- 2012 -17 JanuaryCelebrities
Celebrity endorsement
TV presenter, radio DJ and model Lisa Snowdon has chosen Fairtrade gold for a bespoke pendant inspired by ancient Sanskrit symbol the Aum, to mark her 40th birthday on 23 January.
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