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- 2021 -26 NovemberAuctions
Cartier aquamarine line bracelet fetches £52k at auction
An aquamarine line bracelet by Cartier has sold for £52,080 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 £12,000-15,000. However, after “intense” 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 “relaxed, inclusive, and experiential” in-store experience, and the updated…
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22 NovemberAuctions
Bonhams to sell £150k 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. A sapphire and diamond ring dating from circa 1920 will lead the sale with an estimate of £150,000-200,000. This will be followed by a sapphire, diamond and natural…
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12 NovemberAuctions
Christie’s to hold ‘The London Edit’ online auction
Christie’s is set to present a new auction, ‘Jewels Online: The London Edit’, which will showcase “beautiful” period jewels and “striking” contemporary designs. Many of the pieces have reportedly been signed by renowned jewellers including Harry Winston, Cartier, Van Cleef and Arpels and Buccellati. The auction will also present a…
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10 NovemberAuctions
Dix Noonan Webb to sell HRH Princess Margaret’s Cartier brooch
Dix Noonan Webb will auction HRH Princess Margaret’s 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 £175,…
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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 jeweller’s Identity, Barrel, EarWish and WishDishes collections. The current collection of Identity Bars include pavé set green tsavorite, blue sapphire, pink sapphires, white…
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8 OctoberProduct Launches
Annoushka Ducas and Alice Temperley launch collaboration
Annoushka Ducas and Alice Temperleya have collaborated on a new fine jewellery collection, Annoushka X Temperley Bridal, which is aimed towards the modern bride. The Annoushka X Temperley Bridal collection includes pieces that are set with a single sapphire on the reverse, inspired by British Bluebells and “treasured” vintage pieces…
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Sep- 2021 -24 SeptemberAuctions
Christie’s September Jewels sale reaches £2.26m
Christie’s has revealed that its September Jewels Online (September 14-23) sale achieved a total of $3.1m (£2.26m) with 140% hammer above low estimate and 91% sold by lot. The sale saw global participation with registered bidders from 32 countries and attracted 20% first-time registrants. Leading the sale were white diamonds…
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22 SeptemberProduct Launches
Bucherer launches new jewellery set amid Pastello collection extension
Bucherer Fine Jewellery has announced the launch of a new jewellery set and extension to its Pastello collection. The release is designed to celebrate the anniversary of the group’s original Pastello collection, which “set off pastel sapphires to beautiful effect” two decades ago. Dubbed the “waterfall” set, the new jewellery…
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3 SeptemberRetailers
The Alkemistry to stock Gemfields limited edition pendants
The Alkemistry has announced that it has partnered with Gemfields to stock 100 limited edition ‘Jewel of Africa’ pendants. The pendant is crafted in the shape of the African continent and contains a 0.20 carat round Zambian emerald, 0.12 carat Mozambican ruby and a 0.12 carat sapphire all set in…
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