Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds are reshaping the UK jewellery trade—offering sustainable, ethical, and affordable alternatives to mined stones. As consumers increasingly seek transparency and value, this category has surged into mainstream bridal, bespoke, and fashion segments. Jewellery Focus delivers comprehensive coverage: from price movements, production technologies (CVD, HPHT), and supply trends, to retailer strategies, regulatory changes (like shifts in GIA certification), and consumer adoption patterns. Our reporting equips jewellers, designers, and suppliers with the data and insights needed to navigate margin pressures, differentiate offerings, and capitalise on evolving market demand.
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Aug- 2024 -1 AugustDesigners
Jessica Flinn unveils Tea and Two Sugars pendant
Jessica Flinn has announced the launch of the Tea and Two Sugars Pendant crafted in celebration of National Yorkshire Day. The pendant is expertly crafted from the finest nine-carat recycled white, yellow, or rose gold, shaped into a tea cup and saucer. At its centre is a gemstone representing your…
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May- 2024 -13 MayRetailers
Lightbox lowers lab-grown diamond retail prices by up to 40%
De Beers Group’s lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox has announced it has lowered the retail price of its lab-grown diamonds by up to 40%. The brand’s colourless DEF stones, featuring an excellent cut and VS clarity, are now $900 (£716.7) a carat, down 40% from $1,500 (£1194.6). The price of lab-grown…
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Feb- 2024 -16 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers Group Ignite launches new diamond verification tool
De Beers Group Ignite has launched its latest diamond verification instrument, AMS Micro, to offer “rapid”, “automated” and “autonomous” screening of high volumes of the smallest melee diamonds. The first AMS Micro instrument will be delivered to the Swiss office of leading diamond manufacturer De Beers Group Sightholder, KGK, at…
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Nov- 2023 -20 NovemberRetailers
Artisan launches lab-grown diamond offering
Diamond provider Artisan has announced that it will now provide lab-grown diamonds to its clients. The company will be providing a number of different diamond cuts to its B2B clients, retailers, manufacturers, and workshops. Customers will have access to cuts such as round brilliant, pear shapes, baguettes, trapezoid, princess, radiant…
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20 NovemberRetailers
Lightbox partners with Roseate and The Future Rocks
Lab-grown jewellery brand Lightbox has announced its new design-driven partnerships with Roseate, pearl fine jewellery brand and The Future Rocks, the global online marketplace fully focused on lab-grown jewellery. According to Lightbox, its partnerships with Roseate and The Future Rocks will enable it to “broaden its product assortment, retail visibility…
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3 NovemberManufacturers
Adamas One Corp announces launch of lab-grown colourless diamonds
Lab-grown diamond company Adamas One Corp has announced the initial delivery of colourless diamonds. Adamas One’s “extensive” internal R&D efforts lead to the creation of D, E and F diamonds, which are considered to be colourless as determined by gem grading labs such as GIA, IGI, and EGL. According to…
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Oct- 2023 -25 OctoberDesigners
Chupi unveils The Next Decade line
Chupi has announced the launch of its latest collection, The Next Decade, to coincide with the opening of its new store in Dublin. The new line has been inspired by pieces of jewellery handed down to CEO and founder Chupi Sweetman. The standout pieces from the collection include the Queen…
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Sep- 2023 -15 SeptemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds swings to loss amid diamond production decline
Petra Diamonds has reported that it swung to a pre-tax loss of $38.8m (£31.31m) in its preliminary results for FY2023, down from a pre-tax profit of $139.5m (£112.58) the previous year. It also confirmed its adjusted profit before tax amounted to $8.3m (£6.69m), compared with $155.1m a year prior. Petra…
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13 SeptemberRetailers
Swarovski Created Diamonds collection launches globally
The Swarovski Created Diamonds collection is expanding globally to China, Italy, Korea, Japan, UK, Australia, France, Germany, Austria, and the UAE, after its debut launch in the USA and Canada. Swarovski Created Diamonds are 100% identical to mined diamonds – the only difference is how they originate. They are made…
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Aug- 2023 -25 AugustRetailers
Pandora unveils new store on Oxford Street
Pandora has unveiled its new store on London’s Oxford Street making it the jewellery retailer’s third and biggest store along the high street. Located opposite Tottenham Court Station’s Elizabeth Line entrance, the new store’s design is inspired by the city of London with a Pandora-infused twist. The “spacious” layout and…
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