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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Jul- 2020 -24 JulyAuctions
First public Fellows auction totals £1m
The first public auction to be held by Fellows since March garnered a total hammer price of over £1m. The Fine Jewellery sale, which took place at the independent, family-owned auction house in Birmingham on 23 July, lasted a total of six hours from 11am to 5pm. Bidders from all…
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9 JulyAuctions
Christie’s fine jewels sale achieves £4m
A Christie’s fine jewels suction has achieved £4.2m, in a sale that “confirmed the strong interest for fine jewels”, the auction house has said. The top lot of the sale was sapphire, diamond and ruby desk clock by Van Cleef and Arpels that hails from the personal collection of Jacqueline…
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7 JulyDesigners
Christopher Ward unveils digital platform
Christopher Ward has unveiled a new online platform for its customers. The watchmaker’s new website was built by Tryzens and powered by Salesforce, and aims to make it “easier than ever” to configure a watch online. Building on its existing website, which saw an average of 45,000 to 100,000 visits…
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Jun- 2020 -18 JuneDesigners
Maya Gemstones sees 23% rise in engagement ring sales
Jewellers have reported a significant increase in the sales of engagement rings during the lockdown period, according to Maya Gemstones. Olga Pekarevskaia, the founder of the brand, said it has seen a 23% increase in sales of engagement rings during lockdown. In addition, many of its customers are requesting the…
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2 JuneDesigners
Hublot launches Big Bang e timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of the Big Bang e, described as a connected watch equipped with the latest technology. It is the newest embodiment of its previous Big Bang model. The Big Bang e is available in a 42 mm case, made from either titanium or ceramic. The hour…
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May- 2020 -5 MayDesigners
Tayroc Watches acquired by agency
British watch brand Tayroc has been acquired by independent agency Lid Project for an undisclosed amount. The agency now plans to lead the brand into an “exciting growth stage” following the acquisition. Since it was launched in 2014, the Tayroc brand has “grown significantly” through its UK e-commerce and social…
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Mar- 2020 -12 MarchDesigners
Hublot launches limited edition timepiece
Hublot has announced the launch of a new limited edition watch to celebrate the brand’s “special relationship” with the city of London. The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition ‘London’ is described as a “statement piece” which aims to “capture something of London’s fast-paced, high-achieving spirit”. It features a polished, satin-finished…
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Sep- 2019 -5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Okapi launches its first fine jewellery collection
African luxury lifestyle brand, Okapi, is launching The Karoo Collection, their first fine jewellery line, this September. The new collection uses the brand’s signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapi’s evolution into jewellery…
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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneAuctions
Christie’s Important Jewels auction totals £5.6m
Christie’s Important Jewels auction on 12 June 2019 recorded sales totalling £5.6m, drawing London Luxury Week to a close with a combined total of £12,608,796. Highlights included an Important Diamond Necklace, achieving £335,250, a Fine Late 19th Century Sapphire Brooch of 26.49 carats, which realised £237,500 and a Rare Late…
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May- 2019 -23 MayDesigners
Nadine Aysoy updates ‘ancient Chinese-inspired’ Celeste collection
Fine jewellery brand, Nadine Aysoy, has unveiled six new additions to its ‘Celeste’ collection. The collection is inspired by art, sculptures and ancient Chinese tradition, using smooth disks of White Jade, which signifies harmony, courage and unconditional love. The collection features new ring and earring styles, petite designs with smaller,…
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