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 -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 โcelebrate the beauty of natureโ. 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 ยฃ60,000 to ยฃ80,000. 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 โfemininity with powerful symbolismโ. 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: โThe Artemis…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberAuctions
Rare Kashmir sapphire achieved ยฃ260k at Cheffins
A rare Kashmir sapphire and diamond ring was sold for ยฃ260,000 at Cheffinsโ jewellery, silver and watches sale on 21 November after fierce international bidding led to a โrecord-breakingโ 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 Smithโs new โSpotlightโ collection
Abbott Lyon has unveiled the brand-new โSpotlightโ jewellery collection, created in collaboration with brand ambassador Molly Smith. Inspired by Mollyโs own signature style, the jewellery range combines โsophistication with sparkleโ, featuring Pavรฉ 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 UKโs 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 launchย its new Fall-Winter 2024 collections on 11 September.ย The new range features four collections, namely Eden, Blade, Daisy and Loop.ย The Eden collection showcases classic nature-inspired creations that already in the past have โdefined the brand’s visualย identity, now enriched with vibrant coloursโ. The silver, emerging…
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Jun- 2024 -26 JuneDesigners
Alice Van Cal unveils 8 Faces Diamond Drop Earrings
Alice Van Cal has announced the launch of its latest innovative product the 8 Faces Diamond Drop Earrings. These crafted earrings feature pear-cut white diamonds and can be styled in eight unique ways. They include 18 carat white gold, have a 6.3 total diamond carat weight and are approximately 2.7″…
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21 JuneDesigners
Dior designs unique brooch for Dior Men Show
Victoire de Castellane, the creative director at Dior, has imagined a one-of-a-kind aquamarine brooch for the Dior Men Show. The piece is inspired by both the โDior Printโ collection, with its colourful striped ribbons, and by the new โDiorama and Diorigamiโ collection. One side of the brooch constitutes ribbons in…
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