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  • Jewellery industry to become sustainability leader, says new report
    The new Jewellery Trend Report by jewellery brand Taylor & Hart has identified that the industry will become a leader in environmentalism and sustainability in the coming years. According to the report, two-thirds of brands are currently monitoring their environmental impact more closely, while consumers are also purchasing jewellery and designs based on sustainability. In […]
    Patrick O'Donnell
  • Lucara recovers 341 carat diamond from Botswana mine
    Lucara has announced the recovery of an unbroken 341 carat top white gem quality diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana. The diamond was reportedly recovered over the holiday period from the milling of ore sourced from the south western quadrant of the South Lobe M/PK(S) unit. The recovery of large gem quality diamonds […]
    Hemma Visavadia
  • Hallmarking down by 12.1% in December
    The total number of pieces hallmarked during December 2020 decreased by only 12.1% compared with the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Birmingham Assay office. Gold hallmarked pieces decreased 4.7% from 290,186 to 276,475 and silver items decreased17.7% from 326,442 to 268,709. Platinum hallmarking also slumped by 20,980 pieces to […]
    Heather Sandlin
  • 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 small diamonds and melee to […]
    Hemma Visavadia
  • Christie’s prepares for La Dolce Vita auction
    Christie’s has announced its La Dolce Vita online auction will take place from 20 January to 3 February. The online sale will include over 75 examples of fine jewellery and iconic designs from the most renowned Italian and international jewellery houses. Among the jewellery represented at the auction will be works by Bulgari, Buccelati, Cartier, […]
    Patrick O'Donnell