Eco-conscious
Coverage examines how sustainability and environmental responsibility are shaping jewellery design, manufacturing, and retail strategy. Stories include initiatives in ethical sourcing, recycled materials, low-impact production, and sustainable packaging, alongside profiles of brands leading eco-driven innovation. Content highlights how environmental awareness is influencing consumer demand, supply chain transparency, and long-term business strategy across the UK jewellery trade.
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Jun- 2023 -27 JuneFeatures
Jessica Flinn on changes, challenges and trends in the jewellery industry
Can you tell me about yourself and the history of Jessica Flinn? I started Jessica Flinn Designers Limited straight out of university in 2010, so it has been 13 years now, which is absolutely bonkers. I initially started out making stainless steel and silver jewellery, and I would sell it…
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Nov- 2022 -14 NovemberRetailers
Pineapple Island launches eco-friendly Black Friday alternative
Jewellery brand Pineapple Island has launched Green Friday, a new initiative aimed at giving consumers an eco-conscious choice this Black Friday. In a move also aimed at supporting the cost-of-living crisis, the brand is also offering discounts across all of its products and climate positive orders, which will offset 100%…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustRetailers
Pineapple Island to present new eco collection
Pineapple Island has announced that it will be presenting its latest collections of eco-conscious handmade jewellery and accessories at the Autumn Fair. The fair will take place between 4 September and 7 September, with every product being made to โbreak the cycle of extreme povertyโ through sustainable job creation for…
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Jun- 2022 -22 JuneRetailers
Diamonds Factory Ireland defaults to lab-grown diamonds
Diamonds Factory Ireland, a bespoke jewellery manufacturer, has announced it will default 70% of its online products to lab-grown diamonds to help consumers cut costs. The announcement came as the global cost of diamonds rose by 30% over the past three months. By purchasing lab-grown, shoppers could save up to…
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May- 2022 -6 MayRetailers
Rebekah Ann Jewellery launches Brighton Jewellery Collective
Rebekah Ann Jewellery has announced the launch of its new sustainable and eco-conscious jewellery workshop, the Brighton Jewellery Collective, which will open in June. The new workshop will be designed using as much recycled, reclaimed, and repurposed materials, furniture, and equipment as possible.ย Moving on from the current workshop, the…
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Jan- 2022 -12 JanuaryAdvice
2022 trends that will influence the jewellery industry
Many of us see the new year as the perfect time for a style refresh, and consumers who are finding a new sense of style will no doubt be interested in updating their jewellery boxes too. This means it’s a particularly important time for businesses in the jewellery industry to…
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Nov- 2020 -19 NovemberCelebrities
Indria Scott named as face of De Beers’ ReSet Collective
Indria Scott has been named as the new face of De Beers Groupโs ReSet Collective campaign. The โeco-consciousโ model will front the campaign that will showcase five pendants created to celebrate sustainability in the diamond industry. The ReSet Collective includes five leading US jewellery designers โ Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon,…
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Sep- 2020 -11 SeptemberFeatures
Edge of Ember: Forging a sustainable future
As we enter the age of the unknown following the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, industries are finding themselves at a crossroads and looking for change. While consumers and creators begin to look beyond traditional norms, more and more brands have turned towards diamondsโ much younger cousin: the lab-grown variety.ย …
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri.ย As the first jewellery designer…
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