Ethical Sourcing

Watcho Richmond unveils Pandora partnership

Watch retailer Watcho has welcomed Pandora to its Richmond boutique, bringing a shop-in-shop experience to its customers. Through this collaboration, Richmond customers can explore Pandora’s collections in a specially curated space and through personalised consultations. According to Watcho, beyond design, what truly makes this collaboration meaningful is “a shared vision…

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De Beers to provide country of origin data for its diamonds

De Beers Group has announced that it will provide data on country of origin for all De Beers-sourced rough diamonds above 1.25 carats that are newly registered on the Tracr platform, the digital platform for tracing natural diamonds from source at scale. From the start of 2025, this will be…

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Ethica Diamonds unveils Senara Collection

Cornish jeweller Ethica Diamonds has announced the launch of its new Senara Collection. The new collection is inspired by the “breathtaking beauty” of Cornwall and exemplifies the company’s commitment to ethical sourcing and passion for supporting good causes. It features ethically sourced semi-precious gemstones, carbon-neutral laboratory-grown diamonds, and 100% certified…

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Ingle and Rhode to enter liquidation

Ethical jewellery business Ingle and Rhode has announced that the business is preparing for liquidation as a result of recent rising costs and lower turnover. The company was incorporated in 2007 and traded from premises at 14 Gees Court (just off Oxford Street) London W1 and via their website. The…

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RJC officially launches first ESG toolkit

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has officially launched its first ever ESG toolkit to members after it was exclusively launched on 23 June 2023 at Harvard University. The “State of the Art Jewellery” summit hosted by RJC, the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard…

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Otiumberg achieves B-Corp certification

British jewellery brand Otiumberg has achieved B Corp certification following two years of dedicated work towards the accreditation by founder and brand director Rosanna Wollenberg. By becoming B Corp certified, Otiumberg is “reinforcing” its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability. Otiumberg has achieved a B Impact…

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Lucy Quartermaine secures RJC Certification

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that silver jewellery brand, Lucy Quartermaine, has achieved Certification against its 2019 Code of Practices (COP). The RJC COP is the global standard for the responsible jewellery and watch industry, focusing on business ethics and responsible supply chains. Lucy Quartermaine’s COP covers all…

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Fenton achieves B corp status

Fenton, the direct-to-consumer jewellery brand, has become the third UK jewellery brand to achieve certified B corporation status. To reach the level of recognition, a firm must meet specific high standards regarding verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Launched in 2015, the aim of the B…

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From the Bench: HEAVEN & HELL by Arabel Lebrusan at Lebrusan Studio

Sometimes my work treads a fine line between art and jewellery design. Merging traditional craft with modern-day narratives, I create one-of-a-kind jewels that serve as social commentaries, telling the stories that tend to fall through the cracks of our capitalist society. For decades, the international media has called for attention…

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Lebrusan Studio joins London Diamond Bourse

Lebrusan Studio has announced its membership to the London Diamond Bourse. The sustainable jewellery brand will use the space at the historic institution as an open showroom for visiting clients, having previously operated remotely for the last six months. The move comes after the brand’s launch of a new range…

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