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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Nov- 2022 -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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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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