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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Apr- 2015 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Bonhams proclaims 2015 as ‘year of the coloured gemstones’
Coloured gemstones, such as rubies, sapphires and emeralds are this year’s must-have gems, according to Bonhams. The auction house said that this demand was thanks to their being sported by A-list celebrities such as the Duchess of Cambridge, Beyonce, Naomi Watts, Rosamund Pike and Mila Kunis. Jean Ghika, head of…
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Feb- 2015 -6 FebruaryOpinion
COMMENT: A background on birthstones
History of birthstones Each month of the year correlates to a specific birthstone. It is believed that the origins of birthstones date back to the Breastplate of the High Priest written about in the Old Testament. The breastplate had twelve gemstones representing the twelve tribes of Israel. It was thought…
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Dec- 2014 -18 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Coloured stones in high demand, says Bonhams
Following its fine jewellery auction, Bonhams has reported that coloured stones, notably rubies and sapphires, are experiencing high demand and performing better than expected. At the auction, a pair of Cartier Art Deco ruby and diamond clip brooches, circa 1930, smashed its pre-sale estimate of £80,000 to £120,000, selling for…
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10 DecemberEvents
Gemfields reports record-sales at £27m ruby auction
Gemfields has announced the results of its recent higher quality rough ruby auction, which saw an average realised price of $689 (£440) and total sales of $43.3m 27.6m – the highest value achieved at a Gemfields auction. The auction, hosted in Singapore from 3 to 8 of December, saw 62,936…
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Nov- 2014 -4 NovemberDesigners
Deakin & Francis expands into Asia with Lane Crawford
Deakin & Francis has expanded into the Asian market with its products now available in Hong Kong and Chinese department store group, Lane Crawford, as well as on the firm’s website. The move comes after Deakin & Francis visited Hong Kong as part of the UKTI Great Weeks trade mission,…
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Sep- 2014 -30 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
‘Downton Abbey effect’ boosts interest in art deco jewellery
Art deco jewellery has seen increased interest due to the influence of period films and TV shows like Downton Abbey, according to Bonhams. The auction house said the stars of the show have become vintage style icons with customers trying to emulate the style of the characters. Bonham’s, which claims…
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Jun- 2014 -18 JuneEvents
Gemfields success at inaugural ruby auction
Gemfields has generated total revenue of $33.5 million at its first rough ruby and corundum auction held in Singapore. The auction, which was held in Singapore from June 12 to 17, saw over 2.03 million carats of ruby and corundum placed on offer, of which 1.82 million carats were sold,…
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Mar- 2014 -24 MarchTaking Stock
Deakin & Francis launches new collection of lapel pins
High-end cufflink manufacturer, Deakin & Francis, is set to launch a brand new collection of lapel pins due to popular demand. The collection, which consists of over 20 new designs, features ducks, pheasants and bees inspired by the existing cufflinks collection. James Deakin, head designer, said: “My brother Henry and I had…
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Jan- 2014 -4 JanuaryEvents
CARAT* to debut Power Pearls at Spring Fair
The stunning new Power Pearls collection is a real departure from the norm for CARAT* and the first time in the company’s history where the use of synthetic pearls has been introduced. The collection consists of pendants, necklaces, rings and earrings that are set in sterling silver settings and adorned with…
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May- 2013 -9 MayManufacturers
Bouton launches into Heathrow’s World Duty Free
British silver jewellery brand, Bouton, has announced it will launch into World Duty Free (WDF) this month.
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