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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Aug- 2022 -4 AugustProduct Launches
Andre Michael launches lab-grown diamond range
Andre Michael has introduced its first lab-grown diamond jewellery range for retailers in the UK and Ireland. The range comprises rings, earrings and pendants which are available in certified D/E/F- colour lab-grown diamonds in classic designs starting from 0.50cts. Much of the offering will be in larger sizes, differentiating from…
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2 AugustNews
Just Diamonds sees 25% surge in FY22 revenues
Just Diamonds has reported a 25% rise in revenues year-on-year in the 2022 financial year (FY22), driven by a “growing appetite” for its lab-grown diamonds and jewellery lines. Just Diamonds is a Birmingham-based supplier of lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds and gem-set jewellery. The company said that several UK suppliers have…
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1 AugustManufacturers
Artisan sees ‘excellent growth’ in diamond sales
Artisan, the jewellery manufacturer based in Hatton Garden, has “far exceeded” its growth targets amid a rise in diamond sales and growth in Artisan’s mount and semi-set mount business. The diamond sales have been via Artisan’s live diamond feed from approved partners across the world, providing customers with access to…
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Jul- 2022 -19 JulyFeatures
JGW Singapore attracting big-name exhibitors
Some of the world’s biggest jewellery and gemstone companies are taking part in Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW), previously known as the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, from 27 to 30 September in Halls 3 to 6 of the Singapore EXPO. The fair will present the newest products…
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Jun- 2022 -22 JuneRetailers
Diamonds Factory Ireland defaults to lab-grown diamonds
Diamonds Factory Ireland, a bespoke jewellery manufacturer, has announced it will default 70% of its online products to lab-grown diamonds to help consumers cut costs. The announcement came as the global cost of diamonds rose by 30% over the past three months. By purchasing lab-grown, shoppers could save up to…
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14 JuneRetailers
LVMH invests in laboratory-grown diamond producer
LVMH Luxury Ventures has joined other investors in completing an investment round of $90m (£74.3m) in LUSIX, a producer of lab-grown diamonds (LGD), with other investors including Ragnar Crossover Fund and More Investments. LUSIX will use this investment to fuel its growth initiatives, such as the expansion of its production…
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6 JuneProduct Launches
Matilde Jewellery launches Kaleido Collection
Matilde Jewellery has launched its debut lab-grown precious gemstone designs with its new sustainable Kaleido Collection, made using Earth-friendly materials. The collection features emeralds, coloured sapphires, rubies, and alexandrite stones, with each piece crafted from 14k recycled yellow gold. Overall, the collection includes a bracelet, two necklaces, a charm, ear…
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Feb- 2022 -7 FebruaryFeatures
Spot the difference: lab-grown vs. mined diamonds
When we think of diamonds, it’s rarely in a negative light. Their beauty is infamously captivating, making them the most popular gemstone used in jewellery, and distracting us of their darker past. The lifetime of a diamond isn’t quite as beautiful as the end result. Pertaining to their label of…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberRetailers
Nightingale reopens showroom after £20k refurb
Ethical jewellery brand Nightingale has announced the reopening of its showroom after it underwent a £20,000 refurbishment. Founded by husband and wife Stephen and Diane Nightingale in 2016, the duo originally set up shop in York’s Barleycorn Yard with the help of Ryan Atkins from direct-to-consumer specialists The Embarking Group,…
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17 NovemberRetailers
Matilde opens first store in Soho
The online, sustainable fine jewellery brand, Matilde has announced the opening of its first in-person store in Soho’s Ham Yard Village. For five weeks only, opening on 17 November through till Christmas eve, the store will showcase the brand’s collections of eco-friendly designs for both men and women. All pieces…
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