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- 2024 -5 NovemberRetailers
Baker Brothers opens new boutique on St Peter’s Street
Bedford-based 185 year old jewellery brand Baker Brothers has announced the opening of its new boutique at 21 St Peter’s Street, just a few doors down from its original location. The new two-floor boutique features an expansive selection of “exquisite” jewellery, “luxury” watches, and “unique” accessories. According to Baker Brother,…
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Oct- 2024 -9 OctoberRetailers
Pomellato unveils Mora and Mosaico collections
Pomellato has unveiled two capsule collections, Mora and Mosaico, in celebration of Pomellato’s rich heritage and artisanal mastery. The new collections, which forms a part of the ‘Memorie d’ Archivo’ – Archival Memories, revisits and reinvents two “beloved” collections from 1996 and 1997. At the core of these collections lies…
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4 OctoberRetailers
Emeralds Brits favourite diamond alternative, Glamira finds
Emeralds are the UK’s favourite diamond alternative with an average of 38,022 Google searches a month, according to data from Glamira.co.uk. The second most popular gemstone alternative to diamond rings is sapphire with an average of 29,810 searches a month. Moissanite rings are in third place with an average of…
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Sep- 2024 -23 SeptemberRetailers
Astrid and Miyu launches new Junior Capsule Collection
Astrid and Miyu has launched its brand new Junior Capsule collection. The Junior range features a Junior Rainbow Gemstone Necklace (RRP £190) and a Junior Rainbow Gemstone Bracelet (RRP £120), available in both 9k Gold and 9k White Gold. The range also includes an extensive collection of click charms to…
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20 SeptemberRetailers
Bucherer launches new Pure Capsule collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has launched its new Pure Capsule collection, which pays homage to the “creative powers of Mother Nature”. The Pure Capsule collection comprises fine gold chains in three different alloys, each adorned with a pear-cut coloured gemstone. All the pieces in the collection are made by master craftsmen…
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18 SeptemberRetailers
Abbott Lyon launches ‘Charms for Charity’ initiative
Jewellery brand Abbott Lyon has announced the launch of its latest charitable endeavour, ‘Charms for Charity’ initiative commencing on Friday 20 September 2024. Through the campaign, Abbott Lyon is committed to making a “meaningful impact” by designing and creating bespoke bracelets, donating 100% of the profits to carefully selected charities.…
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16 SeptemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches new Golden Hour collection
Jessica Flinn has announced the launch of its Golden Hour collection, where every lab grown diamond is crafted using solar and wind energy, and every metal is entirely recycled. With each lab grown diamond created from 100% renewable energy sources, the collection is a “forward-thinking approach to eco-friendly luxury”. Each…
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13 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Gabriella partners with Farfetch
London-based jewellery designer Lily Gabriella has entered an e-commerce partnership with luxury online retailer Farfetch, to bring an edit of its fine jewellery collections to the etailers’ global audience in over 190 countries. The partnership will see a selection of Lily Gabriella’s rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants from the…
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9 SeptemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Fall-Winter 2024 collections
Giovanni Raspini will launch its new Fall-Winter 2024 collections on 11 September. The new range features four collections, namely Eden, Blade, Daisy and Loop. The Eden collection showcases classic nature-inspired creations that already in the past have “defined the brand’s visual identity, now enriched with vibrant colours”. The silver, emerging…
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Aug- 2024 -28 AugustE-Commerce
Ebay UK expands Authenticity Guarantee to pearl jewellery
Ebay UK has expanded its Authenticity Guarantee service to pearl jewellery in collaboration with GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. The news comes as the marketplace saw a 30% increase in gemstone sales in the first six months of 2024. New and pre-loved pearl pieces sold for £500 and over…
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