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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May- 2022 -24 MayProduct Launches
Nour By Jahan presents Rainbow Jolie collection
Nour By Jahan has launched its latest Rainbow Jolie collection, comprising multi-coloured sapphires which are set beside a brilliant cut diamond set in 18k white gold.ย Each sapphire comes in a variety of mixed cut stones, and Nour By Jahan said no combination will be the same. Additionally, the sapphires…
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Mar- 2022 -17 MarchEvents
Christie’s unveils headline pieces for April auction
Christieโs has announced its April 13 โMagnificent Jewels auction, which will be headlined by The Fuchsia Rose, an intense purple-pink diamond of 8.82 carats, priced at $4-6m (ยฃ3-4.5m). The auction also includes a selection of coloured and colourless diamonds, along with historic jewels from โrenowned private collectionsโ, and an assemblage…
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Feb- 2022 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers launches York Daffodil collection
Bradleyโs Jewellers has launched its new York Daffodil jewellery collection inspired by the golden blooms of spring flowers along the historic cityโs walls around York minster and at cliffordโs tower. Designed by Kay Bradley, owner of Bradleyโs Jewellers York, the range of fine jewellery comprises radiant yellow sapphires and burnt…
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Dec- 2021 -1 DecemberRetailers
Laings unveils new fine jewellery and diamonds collection
Laings has unveiled a new fine jewellery and diamonds collection which includes โone-of-a-kindโ pieces, designs and gemstones. Amongst the handcrafted pieces are an 18ct white gold diamond necklet with 37 pear cut diamonds (ยฃ78,200), 18ct art-deco inspired emerald and diamond ring (ยฃ27,900) and 18ct white gold sapphire and diamond oval…
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Nov- 2021 -26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches ยฃ52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for ยฃ52,080 at Dix Noonan Webb in its Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu auction in Mayfair this week. Dating from the 1940s, the bracelet was initially expected to fetch between ยฃ12,000-15,000. However, after โintenseโ bidding between two telephone bidders, the bracelet…
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25 NovemberRetailers
Goldsmiths opens first Scottish luxury concept store
Goldsmiths has announced the launch of a new luxury concept showroom at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The store was officially opened by Fraser Brown, Glasgow Warriors co-captain and international rugby player. Goldsmiths said the new store is focused on a โrelaxed, inclusive, and experientialโ in-store experience, and the updated…
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22 NovemberAuctions
Bonhams to sell ยฃ150k sapphire and diamond ring
Bonhams has announced that sapphires and spinels will be auctioned at its London Jewels sale on 2 December at New Bond Street.ย A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of ยฃ150,000-200,000.ย This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christieโs to hold โThe London Editโ online auction
Christieโs is set to present a new auction, โJewels Online: The London Editโ, which will showcase โbeautifulโ period jewels and โstrikingโ contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati.ย The auction will also present a…
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10 NovemberAuctions
Dix Noonan Webb to sell HRH Princess Margaretโs Cartier brooch
Dix Noonan Webb will auction HRH Princess Margaretโs aquamarine and diamond brooch by Cartier in its auction of Jewellery, Watches and Objects of Vertu on 23 November at its Mayfair saleroom. The brooch by Cartier dates from 1932, purchased by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth from Cartier in 1947 for ยฃ175,…
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Oct- 2021 -14 OctoberRetailers
Robinson Pelham adds monochrome pieces to collection
Robinson Pelham has launched its first set of monochrome pieces which features a series of black and white colour-blocked gems. The new pieces will add to the jewellerโs Identity, Barrel, EarWish and WishDishes collections. The current collection of Identity Bars include pavรฉ set green tsavorite, blue sapphire, pink sapphires, white…
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