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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Aug- 2023 -17 AugustNews
Flawless Moissanite makes its mark on UK jewellery market
Flawless Moissanite launched into the UK online jewellery market in 2021 and has experienced an incredible rate of growth. And demand for the moissanite doesn’t show any signs of slowing, with the global moissanite market expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 6.2% from 2021 to…
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8 AugustAppointments
International Gemological Institute appoints new global CEO
International Gemological Institute (IGI), a Blackstone portfolio company, has announced the appointment of Tehmasp Printer as its new global CEO, effective 1 October 2023. The news comes after Roland Lorie, current CEO, decided to step down after spending nearly five decades building the “largest” network of gemological laboratories and schools…
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7 AugustRetailers
Gembridge online catalogue hits $100m GMV
Gembridge has announced that the value of gemstones and jewellery listed in its online catalogue has hit $100m for the first time. Luxury continues to be one of the fastest growing segments in the global ecommerce market and the largest sellers on Gembridge now upload over $1m of stock at…
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Jul- 2023 -10 JulyDesigners
Tiffany and Co acquires ‘Tiffany Muzo Emerald’
Tiffany and Co has announced that it has acquired a rare 10 carat “Tiffany Muzo Emerald”. The gemstone is named after the mine it was found in, the Muzo emerald mine in Colombia. The rectangular square cut emerald was extracted from the historical Puerto Arturo shaft in December 2019. It…
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5 JulyE-Commerce
Just Diamonds expands into jewellery with new website launch
Birmingham-based diamonds and gemstone supplier Just Diamonds is expanding into finished jewellery coinciding with the launch of its new website www.justdiamondsplus.com. In response to demand from its retail customers, Just Diamonds said it is now offering the trade eternity rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants at very…
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Jun- 2023 -12 JuneDesigners
Suzy Levian unveils Hue Harmony collection
New York designer Suzy Levian has unveiled its new collection entitled “Hue Harmony”. The Hue Harmony collection offers an assortment of jewellery that “celebrates the beauty of contrasting colours”. The collection introduces three different gemstones topaz, citrine, and amethyst. The outline of sapphires is varied to complement the gemstone centre,…
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9 JuneRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches new LGBTQIA+ jewellery collection
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has launched a new LGBTQIA+ ring collection, Dopamine, for pride month. The collection is curated by purchasing manager Natasha and junior designer Emma, under the supervision of principal designer and CEO Jessica Flinn-Allen. The new range comprises four brand-new designs and reworked original Jessica Flinn designs…
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May- 2023 -31 MayDesigners
Jessica Flinn unveils Little Mermaid engagement ring collection
Jeweller Jessica Flinn has unveiled a new collection of engagement rings inspired by the Little Mermaid. The collection contains three moissanite rings; The Cordelia, The Elspeth and Henrietta. The Cordelia is an Emerald cut ring with a graduated halo which retails for £1,760. The Elspeth is a marquise cut ring…
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26 MayRetailers
Angara launches Create With Angara service
Leading international fine jeweller Angara has announced the debut of Create With Angara, a medium through which customers can customise their own gemstone engagement or cocktail ring. Customers can choose from the jeweller’s extensive library of precious and semi-precious gemstones, hand-selected by GIA-certified gemologists. Every stone will also come with…
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18 MayDesigners
Matilde unveils Troia collection
Matilde jewellery has unveiled its latest collection entitled Troia, made entirely of sustainable materials. The latest collection drop of lab-grown designs capture “the essence of idyllic summers spent along Portugal’s coastline”. The Corção de Viana can be seen in the hand-made pieces, matched with starry gemstones and a glimmer of…
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