Gemfields

Gemfields is a dominant force in coloured-gemstone mining and marketing—controlling a substantial share of global emerald and ruby output through its Kagem (Zambia) and Montepuez (Mozambique) mines. Its business activities directly shape UK jewellery sourcing, pricing, and ethical supply-chain considerations. Jewellery Focus provides professionals with expert coverage of Gemfields’ operations: from auction results, production updates, and cost-cutting strategies to geopolitical impacts, governance developments, and brand actions (including its ownership of Fabergé). Our reporting equips UK jewellers, designers, suppliers, and valuers with the insights needed to navigate sourcing decisions, manage price risk, and maintain supply resilience.

Aug- 2024 -

21 August

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Fabergé launches new Beetlejuice Beetlejuice collection

Fabergé has collaborated with Warner Bros to launch the Fabergé x Beetlejuice Beetlejuice fine jewellery collection. The new collection pays homage to Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, the sequel film to Tim Burton’s award-winning film Beetlejuice. Burton has collaborated closely with world-renowned Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood (Alice in Wonderland, Sweeney Todd: The…
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Jul- 2024 -

2 July

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Fabergé and Gemfields launch new Malaika Egg

Fabergé has collaborated with Gemfields, the responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones, to create the Fabergé x Gemfields Malaika Egg. The new egg objet is being unveiled this July, the month of the ruby birthstone, with $100,000 from its sale to be donated to the Gemfields Foundation, to support…
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Mar- 2024 -

27 March

Manufacturers

Cynera Rodricks

Gemfields reports second highest ever revenues despite 23% decline

Gemfields has reported a 23% decline in revenues to $262m (£207m) for the year ending 31 December 2023. The company attributed this to fewer carats sold in the year and in part to the cancellation of a higher-quality emerald auction that was scheduled for November 2023. Despite this, the group…
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Jan- 2024 -

31 January

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Fabergé launches new Lunar New Year collection

Fabergé has announced its collaboration with Warner Bros Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and has launched ‘Chapter One: Dragon’, its latest high jewellery collection inspired by the HBO original series Game of Thrones, in celebration of the forthcoming Lunar New Year, ‘Year of the Dragon’. Continuing its collaboration with WBDGCP,…
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3 January

Retailers

Liam J Moran

JQ Diamonds selected for Faberge West Midlands debut

JQ Diamonds has been chosen as the only West Midlands stockist for Fabergé as it celebrates its 180-year anniversary with a capsule collection. This collection comprises the Colours of Love rose gold diamond and ruby fluted ‘180’ egg pendant, as well as the 180 limited-edition rose gold and ruby mini…
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Oct- 2023 -

12 October

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Bradley’s Jewellers extends its Fabergé Yorkshire Rose collection

Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new designs to its Yorkshire Rose collaborative collection with jewellery house Fabergé. Joining the range is the 18k gold Fabergé Yorkshire Rose brooch and stud earrings, which mirrors the shape of the floral bloom “that’s become an enduring symbol of the region”.…
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May- 2023 -

31 May

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

House of Meraki x Gemfields launches new emerald pieces on Net-a-Porter

The House of Meraki has collaborated with Gemfields and has extended its J’aime collection with new emerald jewellery pieces. Emerald-focused fine jewellery brand House of Meraki is the brainchild of Gargi Rathi and at the centre of all of Rathi’s designs, in this and previous collections, are emeralds, which also…
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Apr- 2023 -

25 April

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Fabergé appoints new CEO

Fabergé has promoted managing director Antony Lindsay to the role of CEO. He will replace Sean Gilbertson, who has become executive chairman of the Fabergé board. Lindsay worked for five and a half years as Fabergé’s managing director. He remains a member of the board of directors for both Fabergé…
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21 April

Retailers

Cynera Rodricks

Fabergé introduces two new lockets to its Heritage Collection

In celebration of the coronation of King Charles III, Fabergé has introduced two new commemorative lockets to its Heritage collection. The Heritage Gold State Coach Surprise Locket features a miniature replica of the “iconic Gold State Coach, built in 1762 to transport British kings and queens. The miniature carriage sits…
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Mar- 2023 -

28 March

Designers

Liam J Moran

Faberge owner posts record revenues

Faberge owner Gemfields has posted record revenues of $341m (£279m), an increase of 32%, for the year ended 31 December 2022. The company also posted strong EBITDA growth of 25% up to $166m (£136m) and an EBITDA margin of 45%. Gemfields’ net profit was also up to $74m (£60m) compared…
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