Solitaire
Solitaire jewellery remains a cornerstone of the UK jewellery market, symbolising timeless elegance and sophistication. Favoured for engagement rings and statement pieces, the solitaire design highlights a single stone, making cut, clarity and setting critical to its appeal. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage on the solitaire’s enduring popularity, market trends, and innovations in design. We report on retailer strategies, consumer preferences, supply chain developments, and insights from designers and manufacturers creating solitaire collections for independent jewellers and retail chains alike.
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Oct- 2021 -11 OctoberProduct Launches
Natalie Perry Jewellery releases Entwined bridal collection
Independent designer, Natalie Perry, has released her first bridal collection called ‘Entwined’ which is composed of eight pieces. The eight piece collection comprises engagement rings and unisex wedding bands made from 100% recycled gold, set with responsibly-sourced rose cut diamonds and brilliant cut diamonds. The designs are a “unique take…
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Sep- 2021 -21 SeptemberRetailers
Goldsmiths to roll out new store concepts this October
Goldsmiths has announced that this October it will unveil a dynamic new store design concept which will complement its fine-jewellery brands such as Gucci and Fope. The concept will present luxury watches and fine jewellery in a “relaxed and inviting environment”, offering guests the opportunity to discover the collections at…
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1 SeptemberProduct Launches
Chaumet extends ‘Bee My Love’ collection
The House of Chaumet has announced an extension to its ‘Bee My Love’ collection, taking inspiration from the bee motif. Chaumet claimed that additions highlight ‘the Taille Impératrice’ shaped diamonds, allowing the jewels to mix with the collection’s emblematic pieces. Mirror-polished gold and diamonds are used to represent “the graphic…
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May- 2021 -10 MayProduct Launches
Tiffany and Co launches debut male engagement ring
Tiffany and Co has revealed the launch of its debut men’s engagement ring, The Charles Tiffany Setting. Featuring a “bold solitaire diamond”, the ring is named after the group’s founder Charles Lewis Tiffany, who in 1886 created the women’s solitaire diamond engagement ring. The ring will be available in emerald-cut…
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Apr- 2021 -13 AprilAuctions
NAJ members invited to Dawsons online auction
Members of the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) have been invited to view a Dawsons live online auction of fine jewellery. Taking place on Thursday 15 April, viewing of the sale featuring over 500 lots is also available on 13 and 14 April. The lots contain a number of pieces…
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Feb- 2021 -18 FebruaryRetailers
‘Diana Effect’ influencing engagement ring choices, report finds
The ‘Diana Effect’ is influencing consumers’ jewellery choices 40 years on, with the diamond and sapphire combination for engagement rings named the “first choice” for couples in the UK, according to new research from money.co.uk. It found that 82% of couples who opt for a combination-stone ring will choose the…
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Jan- 2021 -15 JanuaryRetailers
Just Diamonds sees 8% year-on-year rise in turnover
Just Diamonds has announced an 8% year-on-year rise in turnover in the second half of 2020 compared with the same period last year. The company supplies high-quality ring mounts, finished jewellery and mainly bespoke items to customers upon request. The Birmingham-based jewellery supplier said it made the decision to supply…
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Aug- 2020 -24 AugustDesigners
Maya Gemstones launches engagement ring collection
Maya Gemstones has announced the launch of a “unique” engagement ring collection, following a rise in bespoke sales of engagement rings during the pandemic. The new ‘Perfect Ring’ collection features options in brushed 18ct white, yellow and rose gold, with Maya Cut stones, including diamond, pink tourmaline and sky-blue topaz. …
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Jun- 2020 -11 JuneE-Commerce
De Beers launches new e-commerce site
De Beers has announced the launch of a new “customer-centric” website, debeers.com, that is set to provide a “unique offering” among the fine jewellery industry. The e-commerce site will be available in English, French and Chinese, and will expand the group’s product selection that is available for purchase, including a…
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3 JuneCoronavirus
Diamond markets begin to regain traction
Diamond trading is once again starting to regain traction, according to the latest data from diamond group Rapaport. Its latest report revealed that polished prices were stable in May despite “minimal” trading, with business limited to online platforms. The latest RapNet Diamond Index for 1-carat diamonds also rose 0.2% during…
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