Sustainability
Sustainability has become a defining priority for the UK jewellery trade, influencing consumer choices and shaping business practices across the supply chain. For jewellers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers, staying informed on sustainable materials, ethical sourcing, and environmental initiatives is critical to meeting market expectations and regulatory demands. Jewellery Focus offers in-depth coverage on sustainability, including case studies, industry innovations, certifications, and insights into how businesses are adapting to a more responsible future.
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Jul- 2025 -17 JulyDesigners
Goldsmiths’ Company partners with National Saturday Club
The Goldsmiths’ Company and the National Saturday Club have announced a three-year partnership aimed at ensuring more young people across the UK have free access to vital creative education. As headline subject partner of the National Saturday Club Art&Design programme, the Goldsmiths’ Company will play a key role in supporting…
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4 JulyManufacturers
The Betts Group partners with Goldsmiths’ Fair to support businesses
The Betts Group has partnered with Goldsmiths’ Fair, supporting the recipients of its 2025 Emerging Business Bursary programme with a gift of four kilograms of AgAIN silver bullion, which is made from reclaimed silver from medical X-ray films. The 10 recipients of the 2025 Emerging Business Bursary will each receive…
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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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Jun- 2025 -5 JuneAppointments
Responsible Jewellery Council elects new board members
The Responsible Jewellery Council has elected seven new and returning members to its board of directors following recent elections for the 2025 term. Purvi Shah from De Beers Group and Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO were re-elected to represent the producer and trade association forums respectively. Meanwhile, Antonio Samaniego of Minera…
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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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Apr- 2025 -24 AprilRetailers
Dinny Hall unveils La Maison Couture collab
Dinny Hall has announced that it will showcase an exclusive edit of fine fashion and jewellery brands curated exclusively by La Maison Couture. These collections will be on display and available to purchase at Dinny Hall’s flagship Notting Hill store. La Maison Couture is an online platform dedicated to showcasing…
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23 AprilManufacturers
Jewelex and Ultrahuman unveils world’s first luxury smart ring
Diamond and jewellery manufacturer Jewelex has partnered with Ultrahuman, a wearable technology health tracking platform, to launch the Ultrahuman Rare ring, the world’s first luxury smart ring. Rare launched with the Desert Collection, which includes three designs: Desert Rose, Dune, and Desert Snow. Dune and Desert Rose are made from…
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22 AprilRetailers
80% of Gen Z ditch fast fashion jewellery, Azora finds
Eight in 10 Gen-Z consumers now shop exclusively for everyday or investment pieces, according to a survey from demi-fine brand Azora. The nationwide survey found that 25–34-year-olds buy jewellery nearly four times more often than those aged 65+, yet they favour quality over quantity and versatility over trend. The research…
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16 AprilRetailers
Monica Vinader to open first Manchester boutique
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the opening of its first boutique in Manchester on 2 May 2025. Located at 58 King Street, M2 4LY, the new store marks an important milestone in the brand’s UK expansion, offering an immersive shopping experience for the local community. The decision to…
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14 AprilRetailers
Hockley Mint MD awarded honorary doctorate
Hockley Mint managing director Gary Wroe has been awarded an honorary doctorate from the University of Birmingham. It has been awarded in recognition of his “outstanding contributions” to the jewellery industry, particularly within the city of Birmingham, and his dedicated support for future generations through education. Wroe has led Hockley…
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