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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Nov- 2021 -12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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Sep- 2021 -3 SeptemberRetailers
The Alkemistry to stock Gemfields limited edition pendants
The Alkemistry has announced that it has partnered with Gemfields to stock 100 limited edition ‘Jewel of Africa’ pendants. The pendant is crafted in the shape of the African continent and contains a 0.20 carat round Zambian emerald, 0.12 carat Mozambican ruby and a 0.12 carat sapphire all set in…
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Aug- 2021 -10 AugustProduct Launches
Tatty Davine launches David Bowie collection
London-based jewellery company Tatty Devine has launched a new collection that reimagines David Bowie’s “iconic” moments in jewellery. The Tatty Devine x David Bowie pieces are designed to pay homage to the artist by taking inspiration from his lyrics, costumes, makeup, and the man himself. Featuring, brooches, earrings, necklaces, and…
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Jun- 2021 -22 JuneRetailers
Sarah Ho unveils ‘emergence from lockdown’ collection
Sarah Ho jewellery has unveiled its latest collection to celebrate the UK’s emergence from lockdown. The collection which features six pieces of jewellery, includes The Opera Ring, which is a cushion cut blush pink tourmaline with a pearlesque ceramic dotted with multi-coloured sapphires. The ring ecompasses 18ct rose gold, ceramic,…
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May- 2021 -25 MayProduct Launches
Hancocks London launches historic tiara hire service
Mayfair’s Hancocks London has launched a new historic tiaras for hire service offering to its clients for weddings in 2021 and 2022. The initiative allows for Hancocks’ tiaras to be hired at a 1% charge of the retail value plus VAT for 24 hour periods. The deal includes a minimum…
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Apr- 2021 -30 AprilAuctions
Bonhams’ London Jewels sale totals over £2.7m
Bonhams has announced that sales at its most recent London Jewels auction made £2,747,050. The sale, which took place on 28 April, achieved a 76% sold by lot rate and 84% sold by value. The top lot was a 10.04 carats fine emerald and diamond ring by Bulgari, which sold…
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Mar- 2021 -24 MarchAuctions
Christies to hold Magnificent Jewels Auction in April
Christie’s has announced it will be holding the Magnificent Jewels live auction on 13 April and an online sale from 8-20 April which will include 217 lots, with estimates ranging from $10,000 (£7,290) to $2.5m (£1.8m). The auction will include a selection of colourless diamonds, coloured diamonds, and gemstones, along…
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12 MarchAuctions
Victorian necklace to lead Fellows auction
A historic necklace which features 15 different coloured gems is set to go under the hammer at Fellows Auctioneers with an estimate of £2,500 – £3,500. The 15 carat gold multi-gem and enamel necklace from the Victorian era comprises 15 distinct gems, including sapphire, emerald and demantoid garnet. Some of…
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Feb- 2021 -25 FebruaryDesigners
Hancocks names aquamarine ring as ‘Jewel of the Month’
Hancocks London has unveiled its March ‘Jewel of the Month’, an aquamarine, ruby and diamond cocktail ring. Designed by Hancocks, it is one of the latest new additions to its curated collection of fine jewels and gemstones. According to the jeweller, it is in part inspired by the star sign…
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17 FebruaryAuctions
Unique amethyst pieces to be auctioned by Dix Noonan Webb
An amethyst rivière necklace that was formerly owned by Marie-Louise, Countess Manvers will be offered by Dix Noonan Webb in its upcoming online auction of jewellery, watches, antiquities and objects of vertu on 16 March. Born in 1889, Marie-Louise Countess Manvers was an acclaimed artist and the only child of…
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