Opal
Opal is prized in the jewellery industry for its kaleidoscopic play-of-colour and diverse varietiesโfrom Australian black opal to Ethiopian weloโmaking it a sought-after gemstone for designers and retailers focused on unique, conversation-piece jewellery. Its delicate nature and pricing volatility present specific fabrication, sourcing, and risk considerations in manufacturing and retail. Jewellery Focus provides targeted coverage of opalโs market dynamics, including supply trends (notably from key producing regions), gem grading standards, fabrication techniques, pricing movements, and its role in both luxury and artisanal collections. Our reporting supports UK jewellers, gem dealers, designers, and manufacturers with trade-focused insights on opal sourcing, setting best practices, consumer appeal, and commercial opportunities in this captivating gemstone category.
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Sep- 2024 -27 SeptemberDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils the fall Expression of Blue book 2024
Tiffany and Co has announced the third and final launch phase of Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Cรฉleste. Blue Book 2024: Tiffany Cรฉleste celebrates Jean Schlumbergerโs โboundless imagination and his fascination with the mysteries of the universeโ. Tiffanyโs chief artistic officer of jewellery and high jewellery, Nathalie Verdeille pays homage to…
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Jul- 2024 -10 JulyRetailers
Kiki McDonough expands its Detachables Collection
Kiki McDonough is celebrating 20 years of its Detachables Collection with the addition of 20 new, limited edition pieces. The concept, where hoops and earring drops can be selected separately, was first pioneered by the designer two decades ago to allow for โseamless transitions from day to day, or day…
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Jun- 2024 -12 JuneRetailers
Loquet London launches Kate Kane charity capsule collection
Loquet London has announced its collaboration with Kate Kane in aid of the Harry Kane Foundation. Co-designed by Loquet London founder Sheherazade Goldsmith and Kane, the collection is inspired by โshared values of enduring love, resilience and family bondsโ. To reflect this intention, the collection incorporates stones with healing properties,…
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Aug- 2023 -18 AugustRetailers
Kiki McDonough partners with Harrods
British jewellery brand Kiki McDonough has partnered with Harrods to launch a selection of pieces on its online platform. The partnership will see Kiki McDonough offering its Grace, Cushions and Signatures collections on the Harrodsโ website. The Cushions collection features cushion-cut gemstones ranging from fire opal to lavender amethyst. The…
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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradleyโs Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradleyโs Jewellersโ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…
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Oct- 2022 -27 OctoberRetailers
Dior unveils Rose des Vents collection
Dior has announced its newest collection, Rose des Vents, conceived as an โodyssey on the four windsโ. It features a range of semi-precious stones in Monsieur Diorโs favourite colours adorning reversible medallions. Edged with a gold rice grain setting recalling a sailorโs rope, each motif is to be worn showing…
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5 OctoberDesigners
Alice van Cal celebrates opals in October birthstone collection
Alice van Cal has launched its October range as part of the birthstone collection, a reinvention of its new signature Anima necklace with a round cabochon white opal set in 18K white gold to mark the birthstone of the month; opals. The 8K white gold lariat necklace features a white…
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Sep- 2022 -29 SeptemberDesigners
Designer Karina Brez launches new line of equine medallions
Karina Brez has announced a new line of equine medallions to celebrate the Atlantean horsea, launching at the Capital Challenge Horse Show. The Horsea Collection consists of three new medallion styles. The Under the Sea Medallion features a golden horsea, surrounded by seven cabochon-cut gemstones (moonstone, opal, sapphire, garnet, emerald,…
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27 SeptemberDesigners
Rennรฉ Jewellery launches Beaded Bracelets collection
Rennรฉ Jewellery has launched its most recent collection, the Beaded Bracelets, with each bracelet created with a 14-carat gold filled bead and Moonstone beads that come in โvibrant coloursโ to complement varied looks. Stones included in the collection are ammonite, kunzite, apatite, black tourmaline, chalcedony, chrysoprase, golden jade, morganite, and…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberRetailers
Lesche launches new Christmas collection
Ahead of the holidays and the new year, Lesche has released five new styles of bracelets and necklaces from its Christmas collection. The new releases, which come in green, red, black and white, as well as daintier stones, are made from 18k gold-plated brass and secured with a gold clasp.…
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