Responsible Sourcing
Responsible sourcing is a growing priority across the UK jewellery trade, as consumers, regulators, and industry bodies demand greater transparency and ethical standards. From traceable diamonds and conflict-free gold to supplier audits and ESG reporting, responsible sourcing affects every stage of the supply chain. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth coverage of sourcing standards, certification frameworks, brand initiatives, and regulatory shifts. Our reporting helps jewellers, designers, and suppliers implement best practices, reduce risk, and align with evolving consumer expectations and global trade requirements.
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Jul- 2025 -1 JulyManufacturers
Royal Mint crafts new Mappin and Webb 250th anniversary collection
The Royal Mint has produced a new collection for British luxury retailer Mappin and Webb to mark its 250th anniversary, using gold recovered from electronic waste. The 15-piece range was designed and made by The Royal Mint’s craftspeople and draws on traditional techniques alongside contemporary styling. The collection is being…
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May- 2025 -23 MayRetailers
Chaumet commits to traceability with new Bee de Chaumet pendant
Chaumet has launched its new Bee de Chaumet pendant, crafted entirely from 100% responsibly sourced gold that is fully traceable from mine to finished piece, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to “exemplary” environmental responsibility. The pendant illustrates Chaumet’s desire to drive enhancements to ethical jewellery standards,…
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15 MayRetailers
Loquet launches new Lemon Charm collab with Skye McAlpine
Loquet has announced the launch of a limited-edition Lemon Charm as part of its latest Charms for Change collaboration with chef and author Skye McAlpine. Drawing inspiration from her own Tavola tableware collection and sun-soaked Venetian lemon recipes, together the duo have created this piece. Crafted in 18k yellow gold,…
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Apr- 2025 -28 AprilDesigners
Gemfields partners with PureJewels on emerald-themed collection
Gemfields has announced that it has partnered with PureJewels on the emerald-themed Zariya collection to combine emeralds from Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia with designs inspired by the fresh buds of May. Taking its name from the Hindi word ‘Zariya’, meaning a medium, source, or pathway, the collection was inspired…
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Jan- 2025 -7 JanuaryRetailers
Tom Wood to launch Snakeskin Rings for Lunar New Year
Tom Wood has announced it will launch its new Snakeskin Rings on 13 January 2025 in celebration of the Chinese Zodiac’s Lunar New Year. Expertly crafted in three of the brand’s signature shapes – Cushion, Kay and Oval – the Snakeskin rings showcases a “unique” variation of the jasper stone,…
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers’ GemFair purchases its 10,000th diamond
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, its programme focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached the key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018. GemFair aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchDesigners
Louis Vuitton unveils LV Diamonds collection
Louis Vuitton has launched its new LV Diamonds collection, featuring the LV Monogram Star cut diamond, which recreates Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram flower. The group said the new diamonds draw on “unique” mastery of traditional techniques to give them their “distinctive and perfectly symmetrical shape and unparalleled multifaceted radiance”. With…
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8 MarchRetailers
Queensmith acquires ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators
Queensmith has announced the acquisition of ingleandrhode.co.uk from administrators. According to Queensmith, the acquisition marks a “significant milestone” in its commitment to sustainability and ethical practices in the jewellery industry. Ingle and Rhode has been a “pioneering” force in ethical jewellery since 2007, distinguished by its B-Corp certification and dedication…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Facet launches The Timeless Classics Collection
Facet has announced the launch of its first fully traceable range, The Timeless Classics Collection, ensuring responsible sourcing and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain through the certified and audited traceability offered by Tracemark. It said that amid a complex global scenario of geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions, the diamond…
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Jan- 2024 -8 JanuaryRetailers
Loquet opens new flagship boutique
British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgravia’s Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…
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