Gemstone
Gemstones are at the heart of the jewellery trade, prized for their beauty, rarity, and commercial value. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding gemstone trends, grading, sourcing, and market dynamics is essential to meeting consumer demand and maintaining competitive advantage. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage on gemstones, including market analysis, ethical sourcing initiatives, design trends, and insights into the global supply chain that shapes the availability and pricing of precious and semi-precious stones.
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Nov- 2021 -4 NovemberRetailers
Merci Maman launches new Zodiac collection
Merci Maman has announced the launch of a new zodiac themed collection which features seven new pieces, with two new gemstone bracelets in Lapis Lazuli and Moonstone. Each piece can be personalised with a zodiac symbol, or zodiac constellation, and can be hand-engraved on the reverse with any names, dates,…
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2 NovemberRetailers
Andre Michael tennis bracelet sales hit ‘record high’
Andre Michael has reported “record sales” for its tennis bracelet range and now forecasts that the sales momentum will continue throughout the Christmas period. The tennis bracelets are priced to enable retailers to sell them in the £1,000- £1,200 range, with the coloured gemstone bracelets selling well at around £2,500…
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Oct- 2021 -21 OctoberRetailers
Hancocks London unveils ‘Slinky Shoulders’ diamond collection
Hancocks London has unveiled its second new diamond collection this year called ‘Slinky Shoulders’. The collection consists of six rings, designed by the jeweller and handcrafted in Britain, with each ring featuring a diamond with a side of colour. It also features a variety of shapes and sizes of old-cut…
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13 OctoberProduct Launches
C W Sellors launches advent calendar collection
C W Sellors have launched a new collection of advent calendars, including 24 jewellery pieces and limited-edition gifts handcrafted in the UK. Six different advent calendars are an offer in the collection, each with their individual contents and price point. The collections offer “significant saving” compared to purchasing the items…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Fentons launches new earring collection
Fenton has announced the launch of a new earring collection which includes eight new designs. The collection is set to launch Monday 18 October 2021. Inspired by the original ring selection from Fenton, the new range includes, The Classic Halo Stud, The Star Stud, The Vintage Halo Drop, The Bezel…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberProduct Launches
Bucherer launches new jewellery set amid Pastello collection extension
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of a new jewellery set and extension to its Pastello collection. The release is designed to celebrate the anniversary of the group’s original Pastello collection, which “set off pastel sapphires to beautiful effect” two decades ago. Dubbed the “waterfall” set, the new jewellery…
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15 SeptemberRetailers
Covett launches fine jewellery subscription service
Online jewellery platform Covett has announced the launch of a new subscription model for fine jewellery. Some of the jewellery designers who have joined or are joining the platform include, Aishleen Lester of Le Ster, Susi Smither of The Rock Hound and Alice Milner of Alice van Cal who have…
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14 SeptemberManufacturers
Andre Michael reports ‘record’ coloured gemstone sales
Andre Michael has revealed that it is currently seeing an “all-time high” in sales of its extended coloured gemstone-set jewellery ranges to UK retailers. The manufacturer said that the increase in sales reflects the current trend for brightly coloured jewellery, its production standards and “competitive” prices. Jewellery including rings, earrings…
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3 SeptemberRetailers
The Alkemistry to stock Gemfields limited edition pendants
The Alkemistry has announced that it has partnered with Gemfields to stock 100 limited edition ‘Jewel of Africa’ pendants. The pendant is crafted in the shape of the African continent and contains a 0.20 carat round Zambian emerald, 0.12 carat Mozambican ruby and a 0.12 carat sapphire all set in…
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2 SeptemberRetailers
Gemporia Partnership secures over £30m in funding package
Gemstone jewellery and craft retailer and TV shopping broadcaster Gemporia Partnership has revealed it has secured a £30m funding package from Santander UK. Included in the funding package is a five-year £25m term loan that supports repayment of existing facilities following the sale of the group to an Employee Ownership…
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