Sapphire
Sapphires are among the most sought-after gemstones in the jewellery trade, prized for their rich colours, durability, and timeless appeal. For UK jewellers, designers, and suppliers, understanding sapphire trends, sourcing challenges, and consumer demand is key to staying competitive. Jewellery Focus provides expert coverage on sapphires, including market analysis, ethical and sustainable sourcing, design innovations, and insights into global supply chain developments affecting availability and pricing.
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Dec- 2025 -23 DecemberTrade Organisations
GIA to introduce redesigned coloured stone reports
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will introduce redesigned coloured stone reports and expand its country-of-origin determination services from 1 January 2026. The institute said the updated reports will feature a revised layout intended to present key gemological information more clearly. The changes are designed to make it easier for…
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11 DecemberAuctions
Christie’s jewels sale totals $46.5m with record breaking Tiffany necklace
Christie’s Luxury Week continued in New York on 10 December with its Magnificent Jewels sale, which raised $46.5m (£34.6m) and was 95% sold by lot. The top result was a Tiffany and Co tourmaline and diamond necklace from the collection of Max and Cecile Draime, which sold for $4.22m (£3.14m)…
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Nov- 2025 -11 NovemberDesigners
Loquet London launches winter jewellery collection
Jewellery brand Loquet London has unveiled its new Winter Collection, featuring designs inspired by the moon and natural forms. At the centre of the range is the Lunar Cushion Locket, handcrafted in 18-carat gold and illuminated by a single cushion-cut diamond. The circular locket is edged with smaller diamonds and…
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Oct- 2025 -29 OctoberDesigners
Blackacre launches first major collection
British fine jeweller Blackacre has unveiled its first major collection, marking a shift from bespoke-only designs to limited editions inspired by the company’s recent expedition to Colombia. The Origins Collection, released in October, reflects the brand’s commitment to ethical sourcing and transparency, with each piece linked to a documented journey…
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27 OctoberAuctions
Nathalie Kelley launches Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction necklace
Actress and environmental activist Nathalie Kelley has designed a bespoke jewellery piece for Pure Earth’s 2025 Pure Gold Auction, created to raise awareness of mercury-free gold mining and responsible sourcing. The necklace, made from 18-carat Fairmined gold, was produced in collaboration with Peruvian jewellery designer Andrea José. The gold was…
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20 OctoberDesigners
Haute Jewels to debut at LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair
Haute Jewels is set to make its London debut at the LAPADA Berkeley Square Fair later this month, bringing four international brands to the event for the first time. Running from 28 October to 2 November, with a preview day on 28 October, the fair will feature Stenzhorn, Sicis Jewels…
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Sep- 2025 -18 SeptemberDesigners
Mouawad unveils diamond and sapphire Windflower collection
Jewellery house Mouawad has launched a new collection, the Windflower Diamond and Sapphire Suite, inspired by the rarity of blue flowers in nature. The suite features 30.71 carats of blue sapphires and 100.12 carats of diamonds, arranged in designs resembling layered petals and veins. The company said the pieces were…
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10 SeptemberRetailers
Robinson Pelham unveils new pommels to celebrate 10 years of Identity
London jeweller Robinson Pelham is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Identity collection, a chain-link design that has been part of its range since 2015, with the launch of three new connector designs known as pommels. One features a 1.50ct pear-shaped diamond, another combines pink sapphire and diamond pavé in…
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9 SeptemberRetailers
Laings unveils new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty collection
Jeweller Laings has launched its new Whispers of Nature’s Beauty autumn jewellery collection that reflects its “heritage and craftsmanship”. The designs are inspired by the landscape of northern Scotland, including the hills of Glencoe and seasonal changes such as autumn foliage. The range features diamonds, platinum and yellow gold, as…
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Aug- 2025 -1 AugustDesigners
Mappin and Webb launches new Marco Bicego collection
Jeweller Mappin and Webb has unveiled a limited edition collection by Italian designer Marco Bicego to mark its 250th anniversary. The Lunaria range combines hand-engraved 18ct yellow gold with Swiss and London Blue Topaz, a nod to Mappin and Webb’s signature colour. Each piece is designed to reflect natural forms,…
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