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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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryRetailers
Lily Arkwright to open new Birmingham showroom
Ethical jewellery brand Lily Arkwright is set to open a new showroom in Birmingham building on its 2023 London showroom opening. The new showroom will be located in the “renowned” Mailbox development, the UK’s “largest” mixed use destination outside of London The opening of the Birmingham showroom in February 2024…
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24 JanuaryRetailers
80% of diamond engagement rings lab-grown, says Queensmith
Queensmith has revealed that 80% of the diamond engagement rings it sold in 2023 were lab-grown. The company believes this is because lab-grown diamonds allow consumers to purchase larger carat weights and higher quality diamonds. Also because they are a more environmentally friendly and sustainably sourced alternative to mined diamonds.…
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17 JanuaryManufacturers
De Beers reduces diamond prices by 10% to improve demand
De Beers has reportedly cut its diamond prices by 10% to increase demand and revive gem sales, Bloomberg has reported. The hefty price reductions come as competition from lab-grown diamonds increased. The industry nearly came to a halt last year as the two largest miners virtually stopped producing in an…
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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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15 NovemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches new Art Deco collection
Sheffield-based jewellery brand Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has launched its new Art Deco collection. The new collection draws inspiration from the vintage Art Deco jewellery and has been designed by junior designer Emma Fathers. This collection pays homage to the “striking aesthetics” of Art Deco, featuring “bold” geometric patterns with…
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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 -26 OctoberDesigners
Sacet unveils brand new Everyday collection
Ethical jewellery brand Sacet has announced the launch of its brand new Everyday collection. Every piece in the collection combines recycled metals with lab-grown diamonds which are handmade to order in the company’s workshop. The rectangular huggies earrings are available in solid gold, in yellow gold, white gold and rose…
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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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6 OctoberRetailers
Pandora raises revenue guidance amid strong store sales
Pandora has upped its revenue guidance for the year to between DKK 34-36bn (£4.2-4.5bn) after seeing a spike in store sales. As part of its Phoenix strategy, Pandora plans to scale up its investments to accelerate revenue growth, brand desirability and store network. This will include building its position as…
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