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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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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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 ‘Dior Print’ collection, with its colourful striped ribbons, and by the new ‘Diorama and Diorigami’ collection. One side of the brooch constitutes ribbons in…
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May- 2024 -23 MayRetailers
Hatton launches Infinity jewellery range as part two of Mad collab
Hatton Labs has announced the launch of its limited edition line of jewellery range, Infinity, as part two of its Mad Paris collaboration. The new collection is sold exclusively at Mr Porter and comprises three pieces, a necklace, a bracelet and a ring each crafted with inlaid baguette and princess…
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21 MayRetailers
Astrid and Miyu launches new Lab Grown Gemstones collection
UK-based jewellery brand Astrid and Miyu has announced the launch of its Lab Grown Solid Gold Gemstones collection. The launch comes as the brand continues to elevate its offering and add to its solid gold jewellery collection. The collection features Lab Grown Emeralds and Pink Sapphires which are crafted in…
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16 MayDesigners
Karina Brez unveils feather ear cuffs
Karina Brez has unveiled new feather ear cuffs, the latest addition to the Fearless Feather collection. This new piece has been created with showjumper Dani G. Waldman, the second collaboration between the company and Waldman. The first design is embedded with white diamonds along the length of the feather with…
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Apr- 2024 -16 AprilDesigners
Alice van Cal unveils Tennis Necklace collection
Alice van Cal has announced its latest collection, the Tennis Necklace, launching in June. The main piece of this new collection is a Rainbow and Diamond Dusk and Dawn necklace. Alongside this, there are four new styles, in an emerald diamond cut, available in Pink, Blue and Yellow Sapphires along…
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