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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Mar- 2025 -27 MarchDesigners
Ananya Fine Jewellery launches Mogra Rose capsule collection
Ananya Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of the Mogra Rose capsule collection in celebration of Mother’s Day. The company’s signature Mogra collection is an ode to the jasmine flower, synonymous with celebrating womanhood, the Mogra flower is an important emblem of goddess-like divinity in Hindi culture. In celebration of…
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25 MarchAuctions
Christie’s unveils Jewels Online auction
Christie’s has announced the launch of the Jewels Online auction, open for bidding from 24 March through 2 April. The sale features a curated selection of diamonds and vibrant colored gemstones, with exceptional designs by renowned jewelry houses such as Bulgari, Cartier, David Webb, Van Cleef and Arpels, and more.…
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21 MarchRetailers
Karina Brez expands her Garden Collection with new additions
Equestrian jewellery designer Karina Brez has expanded her Garden Collection, introducing new floral-inspired designs that “celebrate the beauty of nature”. These new jewels feature the garden-inspired aesthetic of the designer’s Palm Beach flagship boutique. A lifelong admirer of gardens, Brez draws inspiration from the landscapes of the Butchart Gardens in…
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21 MarchAuctions
Victorian 27ct sapphire brooch to be auctioned in Newcastle
Anderson and Garland Auctioneers has announced that it is set to auction a Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch retailed by Wartski with an estimated value of £60,000 to £80,000. The brooch features a circular sapphire cabochon weighing approximately 27.35 carats exhibiting a rare asterism effect under bright light. Encircled by…
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Feb- 2025 -27 FebruaryDesigners
Karina Brez expands Lucky Horseshoe Collection
Equestrian jeweler Karina Brez has introduced new additions to her Lucky Horseshoe Collection. Among the highlights is the Pearl and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace, a piece that blends “femininity with powerful symbolism”. The Turquoise and Diamond Horseshoe Necklace includes 0.43 ct. diamonds surrounding 0.99 ct. of round turquoise cabochons in a…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberDesigners
Loquet launches The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket
Loquet has announced the launch of the newest addition to the Heirloom Locket Collection, The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket. The piece is hand crafted in 18k white gold set with a trio of pear cut Top Wesselton G VVS diamonds and a blue sapphire. The brand stated: “The Artemis…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberAuctions
Rare Kashmir sapphire achieved £260k at Cheffins
A rare Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring was sold for £260,000 at Cheffins’ jewellery, silver and watches sale on 21 November after fierce international bidding led to a “record-breaking” price for a single lot of jewellery for Cheffins. The Kashmir sapphire ring (Lot 171) was from a private source in…
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21 NovemberDesigners
Abbott Lyon unveils Molly Smith’s new ‘Spotlight’ collection
Abbott Lyon has unveiled the brand-new ‘Spotlight’ jewellery collection, created in collaboration with brand ambassador Molly Smith. Inspired by Molly’s own signature style, the jewellery range combines “sophistication with sparkle”, featuring Pavé Crystal and Estrella Clovers and bold statement earrings and ear cuffs that Molly is known for. Each piece…
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Oct- 2024 -4 OctoberRetailers
Emeralds Brits favourite diamond alternative, Glamira finds
Emeralds are the UK’s favourite diamond alternative with an average of 38,022 Google searches a month, according to data from Glamira.co.uk. The second most popular gemstone alternative to diamond rings is sapphire with an average of 29,810 searches a month. Moissanite rings are in third place with an average of…
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Sep- 2024 -9 SeptemberDesigners
Giovanni Raspini launches new Fall-Winter 2024 collections
Giovanni Raspini will launch its new Fall-Winter 2024 collections on 11 September. The new range features four collections, namely Eden, Blade, Daisy and Loop. The Eden collection showcases classic nature-inspired creations that already in the past have “defined the brand’s visual identity, now enriched with vibrant colours”. The silver, emerging…
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