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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Jan- 2025 -29 JanuaryDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils latest Pharrell collab
Tiffany and Co has revealed the latest designs from the Tiffany Titan collection, a collaboration with musician Pharrell Williams. The new designs are the third phase of the collaboration and feature the titan setting, a Floeting platform that elevates the diamond above the setting without any prongs or bezels. The…
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9 JanuaryRetailers
Mikimoto launches new Snake brooch to celebrate Lunar New Year
Mikimoto has launched a new Snake brooch in celebration of the forthcoming Lunar New Year. Drawing inspiration from traditional Chinese beliefs, the brooch blends cultural symbolising with contemporary designs. Set in 18K yellow gold, the snake, which features a little spinel eye, slithers along the platinum branch decorated with an…
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Dec- 2024 -3 DecemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers adds new lines to Castle Howard pop-up
Bradley’s Jewellers York has added new lines to its fine jewellery concession at North Yorkshire-based stately home, Castle Howard. It has introduced its new Winter Pearls collection to Castle Howard, including freshwater cultured pearls in a trending shade of dove grey. Predicted best-sellers include single teardrop-shaped pearl pendants, drop earrings,…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberAuctions
Rare Kashmir sapphire achieved £260k at Cheffins
A rare Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring was sold for £260,000 at Cheffins’ jewellery, silver and watches sale on 21 November after fierce international bidding led to a “record-breaking” price for a single lot of jewellery for Cheffins. The Kashmir sapphire ring (Lot 171) was from a private source in…
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21 NovemberRetailers
Mikimoto unveils new Christmas range with three new collections
London-based jewellery brand Mikimoto is set to celebrate the festive season with the launch of three new collections namely V Code, M Signature and Lucky Arrows. The V Code and M Signature feature Lustrous feature pearls while Lucky Arrows features the “iridescent” mother-of-pearl. The brand has extended the V Code…
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6 NovemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches Cocktail Collection
Giovanni Raspini has announced the launch of the new limited edition collection, Cocktail. The collection, available from the beginning of November, consists of a large necklace, a ring, a bracelet and a pair of pendant earrings, all limited to 100 pieces each. Each creation is crafted in sterling silver, using…
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Oct- 2024 -15 OctoberDesigners
Tasaki to celebrate 70th anniversary with Selfridges pop-up
Tasaki has announced that it will be hosting a new pop-up store in Selfridges to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The Floating Shell exhibition will run from Wednesday 20 November 2024 to Sunday 5 January 2025 in the Wonder Room pop-up space at Selfridges. Within the pop-up new pieces from the…
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14 OctoberDesigners
Mouawad unveils Wings of Wonder collection
Mouawad has announced the launch of its latest collection, Wings of Wonder, inspired by butterflies. Handcrafted in 18-carat gold, the ‘Wings of Wonder’ collection features butterfly motifs adorned with shimmering diamonds and a moonstone centrepiece. Each piece also includes an array of gemstones, including mother-of-pearl, malachite, carnelian, and turquoise. The…
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9 OctoberDesigners
Ananya launches Magnificent Jewels: Volume 3
Ananya has announced the launch of its latest collection; Magnificent Jewels: Volume 3. The new collection comprises eight unique pieces that represent “unparalleled craftsmanship and culture”. The pieces are designed around the Mogra flower which is an important emblem of goddess-like divinity in Hindi culture. The company stated that each…
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4 OctoberRetailers
Emeralds Brits favourite diamond alternative, Glamira finds
Emeralds are the UK’s favourite diamond alternative with an average of 38,022 Google searches a month, according to data from Glamira.co.uk. The second most popular gemstone alternative to diamond rings is sapphire with an average of 29,810 searches a month. Moissanite rings are in third place with an average of…
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