De Beers launches Ombré Desert Diamonds and Origin brand

[ad_1] De Beers Group has unveiled its first beacon jewellery concept, Ombré Desert Diamonds, and a new brand, Origin, at the annual JCK Las Vegas Show.  The Ombre Desert Diamonds is inspired by desert landscapes where many natural diamonds are found, and features warm white, champagne...

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Okavango Diamond Company joins Tracr platform

[ad_1] The Okavango Diamond Company (ODC), a Botswana-based rough diamond marketing company, has announced the onboarding of its rough diamond supply onto Tracr. ODC has commenced registering rough diamonds in the 3-6gr and 2-10ct size ranges on Tracr, significantly increasing the availability of traceable diamonds from...

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MASieraad: Digging Holes, Throwing Away Shoes

[ad_1] Thoughts, memories, and explanations from the educational program’s primary board members—the founders Ted Noten, Liesbeth den Besten, Ruudt Peters, Gijs Bakker, and Leo Versteijlen—and some of its alumni How education was structured MASieraad’s plans for the near future Writing an article about MASieraad turned into three months...

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Swarovski launches new Octagon Collection

[ad_1] Swarovski has unveiled its new Octagon Collection, a fine jewellery line centred on its own proprietary diamond cut.  The Octagon Collection draws on 130 years of the company’s expertise in crystal cutting and design.  Each diamond in the range features 57 facets and combines a step...

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Shaun Leane relocates Selfridges concession

[ad_1] Shaun Leane has announced that its flagship concession in Selfridges London has relocated to the Wonder Room. Originally located in the Designer Jewellery Room, the brand will now be housed in the 19,000-square-foot neo-classical hall which has drawn inspiration from the concept of the Wünderkammer. As a...

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Responsible Jewellery Council elects new board members

[ad_1] The Responsible Jewellery Council has elected seven new and returning members to its board of directors following recent elections for the 2025 term. Purvi Shah from De Beers Group and Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO were re-elected to represent the producer and trade association forums respectively....

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Birmingham awarded World Craft City status

[ad_1] Birmingham has officially been recognised as a World Craft City, making it one of just eight in Europe to receive the designation from the World Crafts Council. Led by the Jewellery Quarter Development Trust (JQDT) and co-applicants Birmingham City University, a bid for World Craft...

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UK Protection joins SaferGems as affiliate sponsor

[ad_1] SaferGems, a UK-wide initiative combating crime in the jewellery, pawnbroking, arts and antiques industry, has appointed security specialists of UK Protection Ltd as an affiliate sponsor in a two-year deal.You'll need to subscribe to unlock this content. Already subscribed?...

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