Diamonds were once such a rare item in a jewellery collection that pieces would rarely add anything to diamond jewellery, wanting to ensure that the rare stone was the centrepiece. However, the market penetration of diamonds now dictates that to survive, diamond jewellery and necklace manufacturers must become more inventive. Diamond Connoisseurs looks at the upshot of the newfound creativity in diamond necklaces.
Oxfordshire, England , 31 December, 2009 – Diamonds have historically been one of the rarest and most treasured stones, fetching a high price per carat of gemstone weight than any other stone at most recorded times. This rarity has often led to a singular style of diamond jewellery design, where the focus is on the gemstone.
However, Diamond Connoisseurs, a UK diamond jewellery buying portal, is now seeing ,much more creativity and colour in the diamond jewellery market. The results are especially evident in the diamond necklace arena, according to the company.
“At most times in the past, if you wanted a piece of diamond jewellery that was a bit different, you had to pay through the nose for an actual coloured diamond”, said a Diamond Connoisseurs’ representative.
“Diamonds are now quite a lot more common throughout the Western world, and so we are seeing designers really putting effort into trying to create something individual and unique”.
Among the Diamond Connoisseurs partner stores, according to the company, Astley Clarke and Colored Rocks are two of the market leaders in creativity.
Rue Dauphine’s dragonfly diamond necklace from the current Astley Clarke collection is an excellent example. The dragonfly centrepiece features rose cut oval, brilliant cut and pear shaped diamonds, totalling 1.83 carats of gemstone weight. However, the focus is on the piece as a whole.
The Couture label tourmaline and diamond necklace, also available from Astley Clarke, is another excellent example of the trend, according to Diamond Connoisseurs. “You see the tourmaline used as the showpiece stone, and the diamonds simply adding a little sparkle. That’s certainly a contemporary trend”.
Coloured Rocks is a Connoisseurs diamond necklace supplier that emphasizes colour and uniqueness. Like Astley Clarke, the shop partners with designers for exclusive pieces, however prices are much more affordable. The Aquamarine birthstone pendant by Jacque Christie shown is an excellent example. Ten brilliant cut diamonds surround the aquamarine, yet leave the centre stone as the showpiece.
“I think the design diversity is excellent for the industry, as well as the combination of affordable diamond necklaces and luxury items”, Diamond Connoisseurs commented.
About Diamond Connoisseurs:
Diamond Connoisseurs weighs up the cut, colour, clarity and colour of a huge range of diamond stores and their collections for you.
- You’ll be delighted to find sources for diamond pendants for everyday wear that are within your budget, as well as unique pieces that have never graced a décolletage before.
- Diamond rings need to be sturdy as well as sweet and special – we bring you stores that sell the best.
- The cool luxury of a diamond necklace doesn’t need to blow your budget – we’ve assembled a range of stores that stock the inexpensive to the lavishly iridescent.
- Men are coming to love the glint of diamond jewellery, and the way it accents their features just as much as women, and we incorporate a special section for men’s diamond jewellery.
For those of you feeling overwhelmed by the science of a diamond, we also present all that you need to know in our Diamond Buyer’s Guide.
For more information please contact:
Liam Brandon
Marketing Manager
Diamond Connoisseurs
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.diamondconnoisseurs.co.uk
