Natural Diamond
Natural diamonds remain the ultimate symbol of luxury and value within the UK jewellery trade, driving significant consumer demand across retail and wholesale markets. For jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding trends in sourcing, pricing, and consumer preferences is essential. Jewellery Focus delivers expert coverage on the natural diamond sector, including market analysis, supply chain developments, sustainability and ethical sourcing, regulatory updates, and brand strategies. Our insights help trade professionals navigate challenges and capitalise on opportunities in this cornerstone of the 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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Jun- 2022 -15 JuneProduct Launches
The ARI by Presidium
Verifying the origin of mounted diamonds has become a difficult yet important undertaking for the jewellery industry. Laboratory-grown diamonds are prevalent. Identification can be hard. Combine these factors with the often small sizes of stones and the limited testing options due jewellery settings – it is enough to challenge even…
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14 JuneNews
First diamond verification showcase to take place in London
The London Diamond Bourse in collaboration with the Natural Diamond Council will be hosting the first ever London Assure Showcase of diamond verification instruments. The event will take place in London and will run from June 20 until July 29. The six-week event will take place at the London Diamond…
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May- 2022 -10 MayNews
RapNet bans Russian diamonds
RapNet, the diamond trading network, has banned Russian diamonds from its platform amid the country’s ongoing attack on Ukraine. According to Rapaport, the ban applies to all diamonds sourced from Russia after 24 February 2022, and it includes polished diamonds manufactured outside of Russia from Russian rough diamonds. All in…
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Mar- 2022 -11 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions to the organisation amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The NDC said its board of directors of the Natural Diamond Council received Alrosa’s decision to suspend its membership last…
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Jan- 2022 -20 JanuaryRetailers
De Beers Group executive vice president to step down
De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, its executive vice president for Brands and Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after serving 37 years with the company. Lussier will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Natural Diamond Council on global sustainability campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has partnered with The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) on a new global sustainability campaign ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign, which also includes the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to show the impact that consumer purchases have on producing countries and local…
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8 DecemberRetailers
Prestige Valuations launches ethical ring collection
Hatton Garden-based jeweller, Prestige Valuations, has launched a new range of fully sustainable, ethical natural diamond rings, in a bid to reduce the carbon footprint of proposals. The first piece in the collection is a 0.5 carat engagement ring. The diamond engagement ring is set in Fairtrade gold and comes…
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Nov- 2021 -5 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers York to new launch Oval Heaven collection
Bradley’s Jewellers York is set to launch its latest collection of fine jewellery with oval-shaped diamonds as demand for the fancy-cut soars. Owner and designer, Kay Bradley, has created the Oval Heaven Collection in response to a high volume of enquiries for oval-shaped diamond engagement rings, pendants and earring in…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberRetailers
Sustainability a ‘top priority’ when purchasing diamonds, report finds
Sustainability considerations now rank alongside price and design for global consumers when purchasing diamonds, according to new research by De Beers Group. In the company’s eighth annual Diamond Insight Report, it takes an in-depth look at the topic of sustainability in the diamond sector, including how sustainability considerations are influencing…
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