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 -7 JulyDesigners
Christopher Ward unveils digital platform
Christopher Ward has unveiled a new online platform for its customers. The watchmakerโs new website was built by Tryzens and powered by Salesforce, and aims to make it โeasier than everโ to configure a watch online.ย 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.ย 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 โexciting growth stageโ following the acquisition.ย Since it was launched in 2014, the Tayroc brand has โgrown significantlyโ 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 brandโs โspecial relationshipโ with the city of London. The Hublot Classic Fusion Special Edition โLondonโ is described as a โstatement pieceโ which aims to โcapture something of Londonโs fast-paced, high-achieving spiritโ. 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 brandโs signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapiโs evolution into jewellery…
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Jun- 2019 -13 JuneAuctions
Christieโs Important Jewels auction totals ยฃ5.6m
Christieโs Important Jewels auction on 12 June 2019 recorded sales totalling ยฃ5.6m, drawing London Luxury Week to a close with a combined total of ยฃ12,608,796. Highlights included an Important Diamond Necklace, achieving ยฃ335,250, a Fine Late 19th Century Sapphire Brooch of 26.49 carats, which realised ยฃ237,500 and a Rare Late…
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May- 2019 -23 MayDesigners
Nadine Aysoy updates โancient Chinese-inspiredโ Celeste collection
Fine jewellery brand, Nadine Aysoy, has unveiled six new additions to its โCelesteโ 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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2 MayDesigners
Louise Sinclair launches โExotic Summerโ jewellery collection
Fine jewellery designer Louise Sinclair, has announced the launch of her new collection โExotic Summerโ. According to Sinclair, โcolour is the foundationโ to โExotic Summerโ, and the collection features pave-set hoop earrings in 9ct yellow gold available in amethyst, tsavorites, yellow or pink sapphire and blue topaz. Additionally, it also…
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1 MayAuctions
17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring sold for ยฃ723,062 at auction
A 17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring has sold for ยฃ723,062 at the Bonhams London Jewels sale. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th Century, the cushion-shaped sapphire was formerly owned by a European noble family. It was the first time it had appeared at auction, attracting interest from multiple…
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