Ethical Sourcing
Ethical sourcing is a growing priority across the UK jewellery industry, influencing how materials are mined, traded, and marketed to an increasingly conscientious customer base. From responsibly mined gemstones and Fairtrade gold to transparent supply chains and sustainability certifications, ethical practices are reshaping both design and retail strategies. Jewellery Focus covers the latest developments in ethical sourcing, including regulatory updates, brand initiatives, supplier standards, and market trends. Our coverage provides jewellery retailers, designers, and manufacturers with the insights needed to align commercial goals with responsible sourcing practices.
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Sep- 2025 -3 SeptemberProduct Launches
Edinburgh Assay Office launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot
The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to bring hallmarking into the digital era by linking it with blockchain technology and Digital Product Passports. The new scheme creates a unique physical and digital identifier at the point of hallmarking, allowing each item to be tied…
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Aug- 2025 -20 AugustDesigners
Lucy Quartermaine consolidates two brands into one
British jewellery designer Lucy Quartermaine has announced the merger of her two brands, Lucy Quartermaine and Quartermaine. The Lucy Quartermaine brand has built a reputation for its contemporary sterling silver designs and sculptural forms, while Quartermaine has specialized in Italian-made 18ct gold and rare, top-clarity diamonds. The merger now brings…
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8 AugustRetailers
Lily Arkwright unveils new flagship store in Marylebone Square
Lily Arkwright has announced the opening of its first-ever London flagship store, located in the Marylebone Square development. Opening this month, the Marylebone flagship will showcase Lily Arkwright’s full range of engagement rings, wedding bands and fine jewellery, alongside a London-exclusive collection designed especially for the store. Customers will also…
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Mar- 2025 -24 MarchRetailers
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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Oct- 2024 -22 OctoberManufacturers
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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Apr- 2024 -18 AprilDesigners
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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Jan- 2024 -29 JanuaryRetailers
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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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyNews
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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3 JulyRetailers
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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Sep- 2022 -12 SeptemberNews
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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