Lab-Grown Diamonds
Lab-grown diamonds have become a transformative force in the UK jewellery trade, offering jewellers, designers, and wholesalers a sustainable, affordable alternative to mined stones. With growing consumer demand driven by ethical and environmental concerns, the sector presents both opportunities and challenges for trade professionals navigating pricing, certification, and marketing strategies. Jewellery Focus provides comprehensive coverage on lab-grown diamonds, including market trends, technological innovations, regulatory developments, and insights into how they are reshaping the commercial landscape for the jewellery industry.
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberDesigners
Astrea London names Sarah Jessica Parker as new creative director
Actor and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker has been appointed global creative director and founding partner at Astrea London, the luxury jeweller specialising in lab-grown diamonds. Parker, who is also known for her work as a producer and philanthropist, will collaborate with Astrea founder and chief executive Nathalie Morrison. The company…
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15 SeptemberRetailers
The Diamond Store seeks investors as lab-grown demand rises
The Diamond Store, the UK’s largest specialist online diamond jewellery retailer, is reportedly exploring a stake sale to external investors for the first time in its 69-year history, according to Sky News. The outlet has learnt that the London-based business, owned by its founding family, has appointed Cavendish to run…
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Aug- 2025 -26 AugustRetailers
Austen and Blake opens new showroom in Dubai
British luxury jeweller Austen and Blake has opened a new showroom in Dubai, marking the brand’s 44th global location. The store, located in Gold Tower at Jumeirah Lake Towers, offers a made-to-order service that allows customers to design bespoke jewellery pieces, selecting from options including metals, gemstones and diamond carat,…
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19 AugustRetailers
Pandora opens first London airport store at Gatwick
Pandora has announced that it has opened its first store in a London Airport at London Gatwick. The new store, which opened its doors on 15 August, offers passengers a wide selection of accessible luxury jewellery. Located after security, the store showcases Pandora’s complete range of collections, with every jewellery…
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8 AugustRetailers
Lily Arkwright unveils new flagship store in Marylebone Square
Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first-ever London flagship store, located in the Marylebone Square development. Opening this month, the Marylebone flagship will showcase Lily Arkwright’s full range of engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery, alongside a London-exclusive collection designed especially for the store. Customers will also…
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Jul- 2025 -28 JulyRetailers
Pandora opens new outlet at Manchester Airport
Pandora has opened its first standalone airport store in the UK with the launch of a new outlet at Manchester Airport. Located in Terminal 2, the store forms part of the airport’s £1.3bn Transformation Programme, which aims to deliver upgraded facilities for passengers and staff. The launch marks a milestone…
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23 JulyTrade Organisations
WFDB calls for united front to support natural diamonds
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) president Yoram Dvash has called for a united front in response to the growing market share of synthetic diamonds, which now account for more than 20% of global jewellery sales. According to the WFDB, the rapid growth of lab-grown diamonds is reshaping the…
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May- 2025 -13 MayRetailers
Jewells partners with Hammerson to launch UK rollout
Hammerson has announced the signing of four Jewells stores across its UK destinations in a major new partnership with the new jewellery brand. As the largest multi-signing with any single UK property owner, Jewells’ decision to partner with Hammerson on the roll-out of its casual luxury jewellery business underscores the…
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8 MayManufacturers
De Beers to close lab-grown diamond brand
De Beers Group has announced its intention to close its lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Lightbox, marking its commitment to natural diamonds. As part of the closure process, De Beers Group is discussing the sale of certain assets, including inventory, with potential buyers. The business was launched with transparent linear pricing…
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Apr- 2025 -30 AprilRetailers
Pandora to refit its The Liberty Romford store
Pandora is set to refit its 1,582 sq ft The Liberty Romford store, the shopping centre owned and operated by Redical, with its latest Evoke 2.0 concept. The updated layout introduces a “modern” aesthetic that includes a central island feature, expanded shop floor, and engraving services. The new concept supports…
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