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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Jun- 2023 -8 JuneDesigners
Maya Gemstones launches Scarab and expands existing collections
Maya Gemstones has launched its new Scarab collection and has added new pieces to its existing collections, Out of Office (OOO), The Odyssey and Lilbet. According to Maya Gemstones, the Scarab collection is inspired by the scarabs found in Egypt. It was a symbol of the sun deity Ra and…
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Apr- 2023 -27 AprilDesigners
Jessica Flinn launches re-imagined royal coronation rings
Wedding and engagement specialist Jessica Flinn has launched a line of re-imagined versions of royal engagement rings. The rings included are the rings of Camilla Parker Bowles, Eugenie, Meghan, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton, and Queen Elizabeth. All rings are made to order with a selection of stones to choose…
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12 AprilDesigners
Studex launches Crystal Shimmers collection
Studex has announced the launch of a limited edition collection entitled Crystal Shimmers for Spring 2023. The line of earrings is inspired by the Aurora Borealis effect and the new shimmer styles allow for the earrings to radiate multiple shades of colour. The range includes five different shimmer shades; Light…
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6 AprilDesigners
Mishanto introduces new range featuring spinels
Mishanto has announced its new range of jewellery which aims to bring spinels to the UK market. Spinels are a type of precious stone which have been popular in Asia, the USA, and parts of Europe for a while. They have a hardness of eight on the Mohs scale, close…
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Mar- 2023 -9 MarchDesigners
Maya Gemstone launches The Odyssey collection
Maya Gemstone has recently announced the launch of The Odyssey, a futuristic jewellery capsule collection. Inspired by her interest in technology and micro-mechanics, founder Olga Pekarevskaia designed The Odyssey to be a protective talisman collection with a slick monochrome aesthetic. Each piece has a unique concept, with an encased matte…
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Feb- 2023 -8 FebruaryDesigners
Dior launches Dior Grand Soir Automate watch line
French jeweller Dior has launched its new line of watches titled “Dior Grand Soir Automate”. The line has three different versions of the watch which is part of the overall Dior Grand Soir line. This line has been released every year since 2012. The brand said “creative freedom, aesthetic audacity…
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7 FebruaryRetailers
Steven Stone recreates ‘Titanic’ pendant to mark film’s anniversary
Jeweller Steven Stone has launched a recreation of the Heart of the Ocean pendant from the film Titanic, in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the film. The 50 carat piece features a deep blue sapphire, surrounded by a halo of round diamonds. Worn by Kate Winslet’s character Rose DeWitt…
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6 FebruaryDesigners
Graff unveils new necklace
British jeweller Graff has unveiled a new necklace at Paris Couture, inspired by its Tribal collection. The new necklace features a rare 50 carat D Flawless oval diamond, accompanied by 100 carats of pear shape, emerald cut, oval, round and baguette cut diamonds. The design explores and expands upon contemporary…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberDesigners
Fabergé announces exclusive collaboration with Yorkshire jeweller
Fabergé is set to launch a Yorkshire Rose egg pendant at Easter, designed exclusively by Yorkshire jewellery designer Kay Bradley who runs the independent boutique jewellery business Bradley’s Jewellers in York. The piece features a hand-enamelled Yorkshire Rose with a yellow sapphire centre in homage to the region’s heritage. Bradley…
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22 DecemberRetailers
Lily Gabriella opens first showroom in Burlington Arcade
Jewellery designer Lily Gabriella has opened her first showroom in London’s iconic Burlington Arcade. The new Lily Gabriella showroom takes the pPenthouse position in the Burlington Arcade, overlooking Piccadilly. The two-floor 450 sq.m showroom, has been designed by Lily Gabriella and her vision realised by Mark Alexander Woolnough. To mark…
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