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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May- 2024 -21 MayRetailers
Astrid and Miyu launches new Lab Grown Gemstones collection
UK-based jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of its Lab Grown Solid Gold Gemstones collection. The launch comes as the brand continues to elevate its offering and add to its solid gold jewellery collection. The collection features Lab Grown Emeralds and Pink Sapphires which are crafted in…
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14 MayRetailers
Bucherer Fine Jewellery extends Rock Diamonds collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has extended its Rock Diamonds collection with new additions that focus on trapezoid cut diamonds. The original Rock Diamonds collection launched in spring 2023 and according to Bucherer, the newly created necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings are “bolder and even more artistic” and are made by combining…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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24 AprilRetailers
Bradley’s curates bespoke aquamarine ring for York Ice Trail winner
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers York has curated an Art-Deco-inspired aquamarine ring following the announcement of the winners of its fifth annual York Ice Trail Competition. In February 2024, Debbie McGroarty from York entered the Bradley’s Jewellers online draw, held in conjunction with the annual York Ice Trail event, to…
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23 AprilTrade Organisations
The NAJ launches Codes of Practice for whole UK industry
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced that its Codes of Practice are now available to all jewellery businesses in the UK, irrespective of whether they are a member of the association or not. In 2022, the NAJ launched its strategy centred around compliance, profitability, and responsibility. This strategy…
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10 AprilRetailers
Auree launches online with John Lewis
British contemporary jewellery brand Auree has launched online in partnership with John Lewis. Coinciding with the start of the Spring/Summer season, a curated edit is now available within the store’s jewellery section, including necklaces, bracelets, rings and earrings priced from £35. The launch marks the continuation of a wholesale expansion…
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Mar- 2024 -6 MarchDesigners
Fuli Gemstones and Aril Jewels launch The Lotus Tiara
Fuli Gemstones and Aril Jewels have launched ‘The Lotus Tiara’, which received the gold award at last year’s Goldsmiths Craft and Design Council Awards. Designed by Kayla Rimmon of Aril Jewels, the brief was to design a tiara in celebration of King Charles III’s coronation back in May 2023. After…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryDesigners
Bucherer unveils Manhattan collection
Bucherer Fine Jewellry has announced the launch of its latest collection, the Manhattan Collection, inspired by the New York district. The exclusive one-of-a-kind pieces are varying shapes and combinations of carefully selected coloured gemstones and high-carat diamonds. Three unique sets of coloured gemstone creations and two diamond necklaces have been…
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19 FebruaryTrade Organisations
NAJ unveils Valuers’ Conference headliners
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has unveiled the seven speakers set to headline the Valuers’ Conference as part of the NAJ Summit. The speakers are; Branko Deljanin, Dr Maria McLennan, Joanna Whalley, Dr Thomas Hainschwang, Kerry Gregory, Sarah Fergusson and Charles Bexfield. Deljanin is recognised internationally as an expert…
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Jan- 2024 -22 JanuaryRetailers
Bradley’s instals 6 ft ice sculpture to celebrate new Surprise Locket Pendant
Independent jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers is set to install a six-foot-tall ice sculpture on Low Petergate inspired by its latest piece, Fabergé x Bradley’s Robin Egg Surprise Locket Pendant, which is available for pre-order throughout the year. The 18k gold jewellery piece represents the continued collaboration between Fabergé and Kay…
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