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- 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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Mar- 2021 -23 MarchRetailers
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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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryFeatures
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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Oct- 2020 -13 OctoberRetailers
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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Jul- 2020 -8 JulyInternational
GemFair to deliver regional training programmes
GemFair has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Mano River Union (MRU) in a bid to develop and deliver a capacity building programme in West Africa. The partnership will see them jointly deliver a regional training programme that aims to…
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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. As the first jewellery designer…
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Jun- 2019 -10 JuneAppointments
Women’s Jewellery Network announces new ambassadors
The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN) has announced its new cohort of ambassadors. It follows an extensive process which saw more than 100 applicants and 28 days of interviews. Commenting on the launch, MD Victoria McKay said: “This has been a truly humbling, inspiring and challenging process. We were overwhelmed by…
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Apr- 2018 -27 AprilInternational
Jewellery leaders announce blockchain initiative with IBM
IBM and a consortium of gold and diamond industry leaders have announced the first cross-industry initiative to use blockchain to trace the provenance of finished pieces of jewellery across the supply chain. Asahi Refining, Helzberg Diamonds, LeachGarner, The Richline Group and UL have launched the TrustChain Initiative, powered by the…
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Mar- 2018 -7 MarchFeatures
A question of integrity
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader for responsible business in the jewellery industry, but a piece of research published in February by the non-governmental human rights organisation, the Human Rights Watch (HRW), takes issue with the RJC’s governance, standards, and certification systems.…
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Dec- 2017 -13 DecemberCurrent Affairs
Cartier boycotts Myanmar ‘genocide gems’, pressure mounts for Signet, Bulgari
Cartier will stop trading in precious stones from Myanmar following pressure from consumers to stop selling ‘genocide gems’. The International Campaign for Rohingya (ICR), advocates for the Rohingya people, called on its 70,000 supporters to lobby the jewellery brand through text messages, calls and emails. The Rohingya are a Muslim…
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