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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May- 2023 -16 MayAnalysis
What Are Lab-Grown Diamonds? The Pros, Cons, Science & History
Lab-grown diamonds have emerged as a disruptive force in the jewellery industry, captivating both consumers and retailers with their ethical and sustainable appeal. As independent high street jewellers, it’s crucial to understand the background, science, and history behind these exquisite gems. In this article, we will explore the captivating world…
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Apr- 2023 -28 AprilRetailers
Vrai launches Aura Solitaires
Lab-grown diamond jewellery brand, Vrai has launched the Aura Solitaires collection. Vrai has incorporated recycled sterling silver for the first time in the new collection. Vrai is known for its array of engagement, wedding and fine jewellery designs featuring lab-grown diamonds set in platinum or a variety of coloured gold…
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27 AprilDesigners
Jessica Flinn launches re-imagined royal coronation rings
Wedding and engagement specialist Jessica Flinn has launched a line of re-imagined versions of royal engagement rings. The rings included are the rings of Camilla Parker Bowles, Eugenie, Meghan, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth. All rings are made to order with a selection of stones to choose…
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26 AprilRetailers
Chupi continues expansion with new lab grown diamond collection
Dublin-based Chupi has launched its new One in a Trillion collection and also confirmed its plans to expand in the UK. Founder, CEO and designer, Chupi Sweetman, founded the jewellery brand in 2013 in Dublin with an aim to design heirloom jewellery which “captures and celebrates life’s moments of love,…
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13 AprilFeatures
Brilliant best: Why lab-grown diamonds have overtaken natural
“A natural one carat stone is gonna cost you about £10,000 in a lab grade, it’s gonna cost you about £2,000 so there’s massive polarisation between the two,” says Brett Afshar, MD and founder of Queensmith jewellers. Lab-grown diamonds are no longer a new technology in the jewellery industry. Whilst…
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Nov- 2022 -24 NovemberDesigners
Andre Michael launches lab-grown diamond jewellery range
Hatton Garden-based jewellery supplier Andre Michael has announced that it has launched its lab-grown diamond jewellery range in fancy shapes for retailers in the UK and Ireland. The rings, earrings and pendants are available in D/E-colour with lab-grown diamonds starting from 0.50 carats. Recommended retail prices for the lab-grown diamond…
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3 NovemberRetailers
Charles Nobel to launch range of lab-grown diamonds
New Milton jewellery business, Charles Nobel, has announced the launch of a new range of lab-grown diamonds. Lab-grown diamonds are created by subjecting a diamond seed to extreme temperatures and pressures, with rough lab-grown stones crystallising within three to four weeks. Charles Nobel will offer a selection of lab-grown diamonds,…
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Sep- 2022 -2 SeptemberRetailers
Lily Arkwright sees 10% YOY growth during ‘Sustainable September’
Lily Arkwright has revealed that it has seen a 10% average year-on-year growth in sales in Sustainable September since 2016. By using lab-grown diamonds, Lily Arkwright’s says its collection is better for the planet, and has seen “significant” growth in recent years as shoppers seek more sustainable product options. In…
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Aug- 2022 -31 AugustFeatures
Lily Arkwright: a perfect time for engagements
What have Lily’s Arkwright’s sales looked like so far this year? As we continue to execute our five-year strategy, we are pleased with the brilliant sales results we have seen. With the wedding industry booming this year, it is fantastic to see the results we have achieved off the back…
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8 AugustRetailers
Hayes & Lake adds four new retailers
Hayes and Lake has announced it will go live in four new stores this week, bringing the number that carry the brand to 12. The new stores include John Baldwin Jewellers in Tavistock, Christopher George Jewellers in Cardiff, Francis and Gaye in Coventry, and David Summerfield Jewellers in Newcastle. Having…
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