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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Nov- 2017 -15 NovemberEvents
International Jewellery London launches IJL Talks
As part of its #withyou campaign and 365-commitment to the industry, International Jewellery London, has launched a new initiative – IJL Talks – a year-round platform for educational content. Starting with content drawn from speakers at the IJL 2017 Seminar Programme, essential learnings, insight, experience and advice will be available…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustEvents
Fair Luxury announces debut exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Centre
Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX), will host ‘Fair Luxury Presents’ – an exhibition of luxury jewellery that focuses on issues of ethical provenance – at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell from 18 September to 27 October 2017. The exhibition will set out to demonstrate a new view of…
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Jul- 2016 -11 JulyManufacturers
De Beers CEO highlights importance of partnerships
The new chief executive officer of De Beers, Bruce Cleaver, has highlighted the importance of relationships with the company’s partners, saying they are the “cornerstone of the business”. In a blog for the company’s website, Cleaver, who was recently appointed to the position, said: “De Beers holds a unique position…
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Jan- 2016 -20 JanuaryAppointments
NAJ to propose Simon Johnson as chairman
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) says its current vice-chairman and co-owner of retail jeweller Marmalade, Simon Johnson, will be proposed as its new chairman at the next annual general meeting. At the association’s first meeting of 2016 – held on 14 January at the Birmingham Assay Office – current NAJ…
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Gold Paper launch calls for jewellers to take the lead on CSR
The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) and British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) Gold Paper has called for the UK’s jewellers to lead the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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Jun- 2012 -19 JuneCurrent Affairs
Responsible Jewellery Council certifies three new members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announced that Sheetal Manufacturing Company Private Ltd, Accurist Watches Limited and Metalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd have all been certified.
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