Pearl
Pearls hold a unique place in the jewellery trade, celebrated for their elegance and versatility in both classic and contemporary designs. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding pearl trends, sourcing challenges, and consumer preferences is essential to capitalising on this enduring material. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on pearls, including market insights, ethical and sustainable sourcing practices, product launches, and innovations in design that keep pearls relevant in today’s market.
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Aug- 2025 -6 AugustTrade Organisations
ICA reveals new appointments to board of directors
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced its new board of directors, led by president, Damien Cody. The new directors are; Lucas Amelung, Ashoo Sinchawla, Himas Isab, Katherine Kovacs, Manuela Soares, Arun Jain, Captain Ramji Sharma, Saurabh Bansal, Arun Jain and Dacques Nini. Newly elected ICA Directors serve an…
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Jul- 2025 -23 JulyRetailers
Yoko London unveils ‘O By Yoko’ collection
Yoko London has launched a new jewellery collection, O by Yoko, featuring “bold” designs that reimagine pearls through the lens of the brand’s signature motifs. The collection is the centrepiece of the Yoko Icons campaign, which highlights the angular “Y” and circular “O” symbols as key elements in sculptural, architectural…
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15 JulyDesigners
Dior presents second chapter of Rose Des Vents models
Dior has unveiled new additions to its Rose des Vents jewellery line, first introduced in 2015 by artistic director Victoire de Castellane. The collection, which draws inspiration from Christian Dior’s childhood home in Granville, features the compass rose motif seen in the garden of the villa Les Rhumbs. The eight-pointed…
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10 JulyRetailers
Mikimoto unveils Les Pétales high jewellery collection
Mikimoto has launched its new Les Pétales high jewellery collection, drawing inspiration from rose petals “caught in the wind”. The collection aims to capture the “fleeting beauty” of nature through pearls and gemstones. Each piece reflects the “gentle” motion of petals gliding across a breeze, with shimmering stones such as…
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9 JulyRetailers
Tasaki unveils Haute Joaillerie and Ritz Paris collections
Japanese jeweller Tasaki has unveiled its high jewellery collection, Tasaki Haute Joaillerie, during Paris Haute Couture Week. The collection draws on Japanese aesthetics and craftsmanship, with designs inspired by architecture, history and nature. It showcases five key gemstones, including ruby, emerald, sapphire, diamond and pearl. Each piece is crafted by…
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2 JulyDesigners
Tasaki launches new ‘chants’ collection
Japanese luxury jeweller Tasaki has unveiled the latest additions to its “chants” collection, by designer Thakoon Panichgul. “Chants” is a jewellery collection designed with the “rhythmic outlines of flowers, evoking the uplifting harmony of melodies that resonate with the heart”. The line offers 20 versatile pieces, ranging from casual designs…
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Jun- 2025 -24 JuneManufacturers
Raw Pearls to unveil new collection at the Jewellery Show
Raw Pearls is set to unveil a new collection of cultured freshwater and Tahitian pearls at this year’s Jewellery Show at Olympia, London. The company will present a selection of its latest stock, including an exquisite range of large, lustrous nucleated cultured pearl strands that promise to captivate. Large nucleated…
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23 JuneDesigners
UCA student unveils endangered bird inspired collection
Céline Munisso, a student from University for the Creative Arts (UCA) has unveiled a jewellery collection inspired by endangered birds created to raise awareness of the threats they face from hunting and habitat loss. ‘Pay the bill’, a series of jewellery and objets d’art explores the theme of avicide, the…
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11 JuneAuctions
Astor tiara sells for £889,400 at Bonhams London Jewels auction
A turquoise and diamond tiara once owned by Nancy, Viscountess Astor has sold for £889,400 at Bonhams’ London Jewels sale, more than three times its pre-sale estimate. The Cartier-designed piece, dating from around 1930, had remained in the Astor family since it was first purchased by Lord Astor from Cartier…
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2 JuneDesigners
Dior unveils the Diorigami collection
Dior has announced the launch of its latest collection Diorigami, inspired by the Diorama and Diorigami fine jewellery pieces unveiled in 2024. The new collection comprises a necklace and earrings with an asymmetrical design, distinguished by its “vibrant, luminous colors, the fineness of its details”, combination of stones, diamonds and…
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