Tanzanite
Tanzanite—a rare, blue-violet gemstone found exclusively in Tanzania—is prized in the jewellery trade for its vibrant hue and scarcity, resonating strongly in both bridal and statement designs. Its limited supply and grading sensitivity present unique sourcing, pricing, and consumer communication challenges. Jewellery Focus delivers trade-focused coverage of tanzanite’s relevance to the UK market, including grade differentiation, ethical and geopolitical sourcing considerations, pricing trends, design innovation, and marketing strategies. Our reporting supports gem dealers, manufacturers, designers, and retailers with practical insights on managing supply constraints, enhancing consumer education, integrating tanzanite within collections, and leveraging its rarity to create commercial differentiation.
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Nov- 2022 -7 NovemberRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers presents gemstone advent calendar
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York has created a limited-edition advent calendar for Christmas, containing hand-picked precious and semi-precious gemstones. The calendar comprises 24 windows which open to reveal a loose gemstone that has been hand-selected by Bradley’s Jewellers’ owner, Kay Bradley. She has curated a range of gemstones…
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Aug- 2022 -9 AugustProduct Launches
Bernhard H. Mayer unveils nature-inspired jewellery
Qnet’s luxury jewellery brand, Bernhard H. Mayer, has announced new nature-inspired jewellery pieces for its Classics, Elemental and Timeless Tanzanite collections. New pieces to the Classics Collection include Autumn earrings and an Autumn Pendant, featuring precious diamonds and handcrafted 18K gold leaf drops in a pattern inspired by seasonal transformation.…
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Dec- 2021 -15 DecemberRetailers
Andre Michael launches new tanzanite collection
Jeweller Andre Michael has announced the launch of a new collection of premium, responsibly sourced tanzanite jewellery, which is now available to retailers in the UK and Ireland. The evenly saturated deep blue tanzanites, weighing between one and four carats, feature in a wide assortment of fine jewellery items. The…
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Nov- 2021 -19 NovemberRetailers
Mappin and Webb launches new ‘Timeless’ collection
Mappin and Webb has announced the launch of its ‘Timeless Collection’ ahead of the peak Christmas period. The collection includes a necklace that brings together 44cts of different cut diamonds and a 9.97ct tanzanite ring surrounded by diamonds. On display are also classic designs like a set of 2.20ct diamond…
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Jun- 2021 -18 JuneRetailers
Maya Gemstones expands ‘Out of Office’ collection
Jewellery brand, Maya Gemstones, has announced an expansion to its Out of Office collection which includes two new pieces. Originally launched at Paris Fashion Week in 2019, the collection includes gem-encrusted pieces based on pencils and rulers, as well as the newly wearable paperclip earrings that are sold in pairs,…
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Feb- 2021 -2 FebruaryProduct Launches
Maya Gemstones releases mini collection
Maya Gemstones has launched its triangle power mini collection for February 2021, comprising earrings and a pendant. Made with 18ct white gold, the pieces include small round-cut diamonds as well as a “Maya cut” Amethyst. In addition to the new additions, the brand is releasing smaller versions of its Aquamarine…
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May- 2020 -7 MayCoronavirus
Birmingham Assay Office reopens gem lab amid Covid-19 pandemic
The Birmingham Assay Office has re-opened its gem lab and is now fully operational three days a week amid the Covid-19 crisis. Like many other businesses, the Birmingham Assay Office temporarily closed its doors on Tuesday 24 March for three weeks as stipulated by the government, but last month hallmarking…
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Jun- 2019 -7 JuneAnalysis
The changing face of jewellery retail
The world as we know it for jewellery is one of luxury, enticement and wonder – but the UK customer tends to prefer a very middle ground. With diamonds it’s nice and white, clean to the eye – G/H VS/SI – and for coloured gemstones it’s traditional, not too garish…
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Jan- 2019 -24 JanuaryFeatures
Tsavorite: The fight to save a legacy
In 2009 Campbell Bridges, a world-renowned gemstone expert and geologist, was murdered. It shocked and horrified the jewellery and gemstone industry – not just because it represented the death of one of the sector’s most famed personalities, but also because of the heartless manner of his assassination. Bridges, as many…
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Aug- 2018 -8 AugustRetailers
Study finds diamonds are still the favoured gem among female Brits
Research shows diamonds are still the favoured gem for female Brits with tanzanite coming in second according to UK online jewellers Gemporia. The research was conducted amongst 1,866 women across the UK, aged between 18-80, and revealed that nearly a quarter (22%) of respondents chose diamond as their top gem,…
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