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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Apr- 2019 -5 AprilAuctions
17.43ct Kashmir sapphire headlines at Bonhams London auction
A 17.43 carat Kashmir sapphire ring will lead the first Bonhams Jewels sale in London on 30 April 2019. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th Century, the cushion-shaped sapphire displays a โsaturated and vivid blue colourโ and is estimated to be worth between ยฃ300,000-400,000. It will be the…
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Mar- 2019 -1 MarchEvents
ROUNDUP: Hong Kong International Jewellery Show in full swing
Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 36th HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The five-day show (28 Feb to 4 March) has attracted 2,615 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions, among which Jordan, Latvia and…
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Feb- 2019 -26 FebruaryProduct Launches
Yossi Harari launches new 31 piece collection
Jewellery designer Yossi Harari has launched his latest collection comprising of 31 unique, handcrafted, individual pieces of jewellery using Shefa Yamimโs rare and unique suite of gemstones found in the Kishon Mid-Reach area. Harari is a world-renowned jewellery designer and three-time winner of the Couture Design Award. Harari has been…
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8 FebruaryDesigners
Timex Group to develop and distribute CT Scuderia watches
Timex Groupโs Swiss Luxury Division has announced an agreement for the development and distribution of CT Scuderia watches. Designed by Italian watchmaker Enrico Margaritelli, CT Scuderia, founded in 2013, is directly inspired by 1950s Italy and the cafรฉ racer lifestyle. According to the group the watches are a โunion of…
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7 FebruaryDesigners
Raymond Weil launches new Bob Marley-inspired timepiece
Watch brand Raymond Weil has launched a new Bob Marley-inspired timepiece, which the group said celebrates โone of the most influential music and cultural icons in the worldโ. The new Bob Marley tango GMT Limited Edition has been designed in collaboration with House of Marley, and is limited to just…
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Jan- 2019 -30 JanuaryProduct Launches
Fabergรฉ releases limited edition pieces for Chinese New Year
Fabergรฉ has launched two limited edition pieces in celebration of the Chinese New Year and the Year of the Pig. The two new designs are the the โFabergรฉ Lady Levity with Pigโ watch and the โPalais Tsarskoye Selo Red Locket with Pig Surpriseโ. Fabergรฉโs Lady Levity with Pig surprise is…
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Dec- 2018 -12 DecemberFeatures
The rise of fancy coloured diamonds
One in every 10,000 diamonds produced possesses natural colour. For this reason alone, fancy coloured diamonds have long been cherished for their beauty and rare form, retaining value and making prized and valuable jewels within the diamond industry. Over the past 14 years, fancy coloured diamonds (typically blue and pink…
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5 DecemberFeatures
Is the clock ticking for traditional watchmakers?
Apple has form in the game of entering markets very late and changing the game. That much is certain. The iMac was not the first self-contained PC, but it caught the imagination of the late Nineties tech-adopters. The iPod was not the first MP3 music player, but it was somehow…
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Nov- 2018 -27 NovemberFeatures
Focus On: Wedding and engagement rings
Whilst traditions remain strong – at least in the UK – more often than not the groom will choose the engagement ring for the bride. Stolen ยฃ20k gorilla returned to Karma Sanctum hotel But new research, conducted on behalf of Diamonds Factory by OnePoll and reported on JewelleryFocus.co.uk, showed that…
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20 NovemberQ&A Sessions
Company Q&A: Pranda UK
Tell us a bit about the history of Pranda Pranda UK is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pranda Jewelry and was established in Thailand over 40 years ago. It specialises in manufacturing gold and silver gem set jewellery along with high end fashion jewellery. The UK subsidiary is effectively the…
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