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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Oct- 2021 -12 OctoberAuctions
Jewelled spectacles to auction for £4m at Sotheby’s
A pair of unseen jewelled spectacles will be auctioned in London at Sotheby’s for the first time, with estimates of £1.5 – £2.5m each. Ahead of the sale in October, the spectacles are set to go on view to the public for the first time, with an exhibition in Hong…
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Sep- 2021 -30 SeptemberTrade Organisations
The Natural Diamond Council expands Assure program
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the expansion of its Assure program which was designed to protect consumers and safeguard the supply chain by supporting Diamond Verification Instrument manufacturers. The goal of this initiative is to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry. The program was first launched…
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29 SeptemberManufacturers
Opsydia technology advances to secure identity of melee diamonds
Diamond security specialist, Opsydia, has revealed its subsurface laser technology can now place permanent identifiers in melee diamonds without affecting their surface polish. The firm said that diamonds that are just 0.5 millimetres in diameter can have an alphanumeric sequence, coded shape or logo placed beneath their surface to create…
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27 SeptemberTrade Organisations
NDC expands Diamond Verification Instrument testing programme
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced an expansion to its ‘Assure Program’ for the testing of Diamond Verification Instruments (DVIs). Designed to maintain consumer confidence in the diamond jewellery industry, the programme aims to “protect consumers” and “safeguard” the natural diamond supply chain by supporting DVI manufacturers. First launched…
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9 SeptemberProduct Launches
NDC launches second ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has launched its second global ‘For Moments Like No Other’ campaign in collaboration with actress Ana de Armas. The campaign was released in tandem with an 11-piece diamond jewellery collection on 8 September 2021. Worn by de Armas, global ambassador at the NDC, the collection…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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Jul- 2021 -14 JulyRetailers
Roxanne Rajcoomar-Hadden and NDC launch academy
British jeweller Roxanne Rajcoomar-Hadden has joined forces with the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) to launch the RRH Diamond Academy. The academy was established as a mentoring and networking programme to help ten emerging designers from diverse backgrounds break into the fine jewellery industry. Applications will be evaluated by a judging…
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1 JulyCelebrities
NDC reappoints Ana de Armas as global ambassador
The National Diamond Council (NDC) has announced the reappointment of actress Ana de Armas as the group’s global ambassador. Holding the position for a second consecutive year, de Armas will feature in the NDC’s “for moments like no other” advertising campaign. The campaign is due to launch in September 2021,…
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Jun- 2021 -29 JuneAppointments
Opsydia names Jonathan Kendall as non-exec director
Opsydia, the diamond security group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall to the group’s non-executive board of directors. In the new role, which is set to commence immediately, Kendall will be tasked with contributing towards the firm’s international strategy, as well as advocating for Opsydia’s solutions and its commercial…
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May- 2021 -20 MayTrade Organisations
Natural Diamond Council partners with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
The Natural Diamond Council has announced a strategic partnership with Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (Chow Tai Fook). The partnership will aim to introduce the Chinese consumers, especially the younger generation, to natural diamonds through the use of diverse communication channels and accessible digital content, as well as the provision…
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