Ruby
Rubies hold a prized place in the jewellery industry, renowned for their vibrant colour, rarity, and enduring appeal in both fine and fashion collections. For UK jewellers, designers, and wholesalers, rubies offer opportunities to cater to high-end markets and customers seeking birthstones or symbolic pieces.
Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on rubies, including sourcing challenges, market trends, pricing developments, and innovations in treatments and certification. Our reporting helps trade professionals navigate the commercial and technical aspects of working with this sought-after gemstone.
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Aug- 2025 -11 AugustRetailers
Gemfields sells Fabergé to SMG Capital for $50m
Gemfields has announced the sale of luxury jewellery brand Fabergé to US-based SMG Capital for $50m (£37.2m). The company will receive $45m (£33.5m) on completion of the deal, expected on 28 August, and a further $5m (£3.73m) in quarterly royalty payments at 8% of Fabergé’s revenue. According to Gemfields, the…
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Jul- 2025 -30 JulyDesigners
Ottoman Hands launches online with John Lewis
British jewellery label Ottoman Hands has launched a curated range with John Lewis and Partners, marking its debut with the department store chain. The collection, which became available online on 29 July, includes several of the brand’s best-known designs, such as the Zand ruby drop earrings and the Myia hammered…
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11 JulyRetailers
Fabergé unveils limited edition 007 Goldfinger egg objet
Fabergé has released a limited edition egg objet inspired by Goldfinger (1964) as part of its ongoing collaboration with the James Bond franchise. It follows the launch of the Fabergé x 007 egg safe locket with ruby heart surprise in October 2024. The new piece is crafted from 18k yellow…
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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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May- 2025 -23 MayAuctions
Gemfields to expand offering at June 2025 auction
Gemfields has announced that it will offer a broader range of secondary-type material at its forthcoming mixed-quality ruby auction in June 2025. The auction will include rubies recovered from a newer section of its Mozambican mine that has not previously been represented at auction in meaningful quantities and with a…
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1 MayDesigners
Pomellato unveils new additions to Iconica collection
Pomellato has unveiled new additions to its Iconica collection, adding colourful jewels to the line. The collection features a cocktail ring that showcases Pomellato’s “mastery of combining precious gemstones”. The ring features an enchanting array of gems including amethyst, ruby, pink sapphire, blue sapphire, blue zircon, orange sapphire, and green…
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Apr- 2025 -9 AprilDesigners
Gemfields teams up with Āzlee for capsule collection
Gemfields has teamed up with Los Angeles-based jewellery label Āzlee to create Origins, an eightpiece capsule collection inspired by the landscape of Zambia. The new collection comprises rings, necklaces, pendant charms and earrings, all featuring responsibly mined gems from Gemfields’ Kagem mine. Each piece in the collection was crafted in…
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3 AprilAuctions
£78,000 sapphire brooch sells at Anderson and Garland auction
A Victorian Burmese sapphire and diamond brooch, retailed by Wartski, has sold for £78,000 at the Anderson and Garland fine jewellery auction. The brooch, which has a 25-carat sapphire and over 14 carats of old-cut diamonds, had an original estimate of between £60,000-£80,000. Another highlight of the auction was 19th…
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Mar- 2025 -28 MarchDesigners
Atelier VM unveils Carezza charm
Atelier VM has announced the launch of its latest piece Carezza, “a delicate touch of jewellery against your skin”. Carezza is available in three colour variants: yellow gold and white diamond, yellow gold and ruby, and platinum and white diamond. The diamonds are laboratory-grown, identical in appearance and physical composition…
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21 MarchAuctions
Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle
Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…
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