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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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustDesigners
Ania Haie to launch debut solid gold collection
Ania Haie, the demi-fine jewellery brand, is set to release its first solid gold collection, Ania Haie 14kt Gold. Due to launch in October 2021, the pieces are crafted from 100% recycled 14kt gold, and will feature conflict-free and full traceable natural diamonds, white sapphires, opals, and turquoise. The collection…
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Jul- 2021 -20 JulyRetailers
Gembridge raises £368k in funding
Gembridge has announced that it has raised $500,000 (£368,000) from professional investors in a second fully funded round of Convertible Note financing. The funds pave the way for further developments that will enable the group to process up to $1bn (£735m) in transactions each year. This is the second time…
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Jun- 2021 -2 JuneProduct Launches
Alex Monroe launches rainbow sapphire collection
Alex Monroe has announced the launch of a new limited edition collection of 20 rainbow sapphires in partnership with Wennick- Lefèvre priced between £320 and £11,000. Alex Monroe will be retailing the selection of loose rainbow sapphires in a variety of carats, cuts, sizes. Wennick- Lefèvre works directly with the…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilAuctions
Christie’s New York Online sales nearly total £2.5m
Christie’s New York Online jewels sale saw sales total $3,407,375 (£2,455,290), as the auction achieved a record level of participation. Some 93% of items were sold by value at the auction which represented a 160% hammer above low estimate. The global participation from 26 countries, with 27% new buyers, contributed…
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Mar- 2021 -30 MarchAuctions
Christie’s Geneva auction to offer imperial jewels
Christie’s Magnificent Jewels auction, set to take place in Geneva on 12 May 2021, will include a collection from the adoptive daughter of Emperor Napoléon I. The parure comprises nine sapphire and diamond pieces, including a tiara, a collier, a pair of earrings, two pendants and brooches, a ring, and…
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26 MarchProduct Launches
Suzanne Kalan launches black sapphire collection
Suzanne Kalan jewellery has announced the launch of its first ever black sapphire collection, which will be available this spring. The collection will be crafted from 18 karat gold and will include roughly 25 pieces with each piece featuring styles of irregular placed baguette black sapphires. Kalan has been creating…
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19 MarchAuctions
Christie’s Michele della Valle sale fetches £574,000
Christie’s has announced the results of its online sale The Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle which achieved a total of $799,125 (£574,000), 193% above its low estimate. The top lot of the sale was a pair of yellow sapphire, tsavorite garnet, and diamond lemon earrings which sold for…
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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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2 MarchAuctions
Christie’s launches Michele della Valle sale
Christie’s has announced the launch of its Colorful Whimsy: Jewels by Michele della Valle online sale, which opens for bidding tomorrow (3 March) and closes on 17 March 2021. The sale will include 65 jewels by Michele della Valle, which highlight the artist’s use of “dazzling” coloured gemstones which “bring…
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Feb- 2021 -18 FebruaryRetailers
‘Diana Effect’ influencing engagement ring choices, report finds
The ‘Diana Effect’ is influencing consumers’ jewellery choices 40 years on, with the diamond and sapphire combination for engagement rings named the “first choice” for couples in the UK, according to new research from money.co.uk. It found that 82% of couples who opt for a combination-stone ring will choose the…
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