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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Oct- 2021 -8 OctoberProduct Launches
Annoushka Ducas and Alice Temperley launch collaboration
Annoushka Ducas and Alice Temperleya have collaborated on a new fine jewellery collection, Annoushka X Temperley Bridal, which is aimed towards the modern bride. The Annoushka X Temperley Bridal collection includes pieces that are set with a single sapphire on the reverse, inspired by British Bluebells and โtreasuredโ vintage pieces…
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberAuctions
Christieโs September Jewels sale reaches ยฃ2.26m
Christieโs has revealed that its September Jewels Online (September 14-23) sale achieved a total of $3.1m (ยฃ2.26m) with 140% hammer above low estimate and 91% sold by lot. The sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 32 countries and attracted 20% first-time registrants. Leading the sale were white diamonds…
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22 SeptemberProduct Launches
Bucherer launches new jewellery set amid Pastello collection extension
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of a new jewellery set and extension to its Pastello collection. The release is designed to celebrate the anniversary of the groupโs original Pastello collection, which โset off pastel sapphires to beautiful effectโ two decades ago. Dubbed the โwaterfallโ set, the new jewellery…
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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 โJewel of Africaโ 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 -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 ยฃ368k in funding
Gembridge has announced that it has raised $500,000 (ยฃ368,000) 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 (ยฃ735m) 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- Lefรจvre priced between ยฃ320 and ยฃ11,000. Alex Monroe will be retailing the selection of loose rainbow sapphires in a variety of carats, cuts, sizes. Wennick- Lefรจvre works directly with the…
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Apr- 2021 -28 AprilAuctions
Christieโs New York Online sales nearly total ยฃ2.5m
Christieโs New York Online jewels sale saw sales total $3,407,375 (ยฃ2,455,290), 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
Christieโs Geneva auction to offer imperial jewels
Christieโs Magnificent Jewels auction, set to take place in Geneva on 12 May 2021, will include a collection from the adoptive daughter of Emperor Napolรฉon 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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