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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Jul- 2023 -5 JulyE-Commerce
Just Diamonds expands into jewellery with new website launch
Birmingham-based diamonds and gemstone supplier Just Diamonds is expanding into finished jewellery coinciding with the launch of its new website www.justdiamondsplus.com. In response to demand from its retail customers, Just Diamonds said it is now offering the trade eternity rings, wedding bands, tennis bracelets, earrings, rings and pendants at very…
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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22 JuneRetailers
Jessica Flinn launches Eras Tour inspired ring collection
Jessica Flinn has launched its new Eras Tour inspired ring collection after Taylor Swift announced the European leg of her international tour. According to Jessica Flinn, the new ring line is also curated with consideration for the recent trend of proposing at one of her shows. The rings are designed…
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May- 2023 -18 MayDesigners
Matilde unveils Troia collection
Matilde jewellery has unveiled its latest collection entitled Troia, made entirely of sustainable materials. The latest collection drop of lab-grown designs capture “the essence of idyllic summers spent along Portugal’s coastline”. The Corção de Viana can be seen in the hand-made pieces, matched with starry gemstones and a glimmer of…
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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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