Graff
Graff is synonymous with ultra‑luxury within the UK jewellery trade, renowned for its exceptional gemstones, masterful craftsmanship, and iconic high‑jewellery collections. As a trend‑setter in the fine jewellery sector, Graff’s brand moves, iconic launches, and design innovations offer valuable insights for UK jewellers, designers, suppliers and stockists. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage of Graff’s developments—from flagship openings and strategic partnerships to in‑depth product features and industry impact analysis—helping trade professionals stay abreast of elite market dynamics and luxury consumer trends.
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Jan- 2021 -25 JanuaryEconomy
Lucapa revenue drops 42% in Q4
Lucapa Diamond Company has seen its revenue drop significantly in the fourth quarter as the miner delayed sales while it negotiated a partnership with manufacturer Safdico. Overall, revenue for the year fell by 42% to $32.1m (£23.4m). Sales from Lulo fell 32% year on year to $6.6m (£4.6m) for the…
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Nov- 2020 -16 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s brings Dame Vera Lynn collection to auction
Christie’s Important Jewels is currently operating an online auction throughout November which includes the private collection from the late Dame Vera Lynn. The company said bidding, which opened on 4 November, will begin closing lot by lot on 18 November. A highlight of the auction is said to be a…
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13 NovemberAuctions
Largest purple-pink diamond sells for record price
Sotheby’s Geneva has announced the sale of a 14.83-carat pink diamond for $26m (£19.7m), a record price for a sale of its kind at an auction. Named the Spirit of the Rose after a 20th Century Russian ballet, it is the largest purple-pink diamond to ever appear at auction, and…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s Geneva sale totals $40m
Christie’s Geneva’s recent ‘Magnificent Jewels’ sale has achieved a total of $40m (£30m), selling 89% of all lots and 100% by value. This season’s sale was held in a new adapted format due to the pandemic, with both a live hybrid and online component, attracting over 1,500 bids from around…
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Oct- 2020 -23 OctoberAuctions
Christie’s launches series of online auctions
Christie’s is preparing to launch the Geneva Luxury Sales, a series of live and online auctions, which will last from 27 October to 19 November. The “season” of auctions will feature three ‘Jewels’ auctions, one ‘Watches’ sale and a ‘Rare and Fine Wines’ auction. Live auctions (9-10 November), as well…
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Sep- 2020 -8 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s announces autumn Jewels Online sale
Christie’s has announced its upcoming Jewels Online Sale , which is set to run between 8 September and 22 September. The sale features a broad selection of “iconic” designs by jewelers including Angela Cummings, Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Graff, Harry Winston, JAR, Pomellato, Tiffany and Co., and Van Cleef and…
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Aug- 2020 -28 AugustAuctions
First online diamond sale for Christie’s totals $1.5m
Christie’s first ever online sale dedicated solely to diamonds totalled $1.5m (£1.13m), the auction house has announced. The Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle event ran between 12 August and 27 August, with 84% sold by lot. According to the auction house, the sale attracted 28% of new registrants from over 20…
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13 AugustAuctions
Christie’s launches first diamond-dedicated auction
Christie’s has announced the launch of Jewels Online: Summer Sparkle, a curated online-only auction that specifically focuses on diamonds. In its latest release, Christie’s said: “From classic colorless diamonds, to a wide variety of rare colors including pinks, grays, oranges, greens, browns and yellows this sale offers comprehensive selection of…
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Jun- 2020 -17 JuneAuctions
Christie’s Jewels reveals global sales calendar
Christie’s Jewels has unveiled its global sales calendar for June and July, with an itinerary that now includes live and online auctions in Geneva, Hong Kong, London, New York, and Paris. A total of nine auctions are planned, with five to be held live and four to be held online,…
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Aug- 2019 -30 AugustDesigners
Graff reveals new Lesotho Pink diamond ring
Graff has unveiled a new ring made from the cut and polished 13.33ct Graff Lesotho Pink diamond. According to the group, expert gemologists and craftsmen spent many months analysing the “complexities” of the rare diamond, and how best to capture the “extraordinary beauty of its unusually vibrant pink hue”. The…
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