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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Nov- 2025 -5 NovemberAppointments
De Beers reshuffles executive team as COO steps down
De Beers Group has announced senior management changes as chief operating officer Burger Greeff prepares to retire at the end of the year after more than 30 years with the company. Kevin Smith, currently executive vice-president of corporate affairs and strategy, will become interim chief operating officer from 1 December…
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3 NovemberDesigners
Sarah Jessica Parker joins Astrea London as creative director
Astrea London has announced the appointment of actor and entrepreneur Sarah Jessica Parker as global creative director and founding partner. The company, founded in 2023 by chief executive Nathalie Morrison, said Parker will help shape its creative direction and global brand strategy while promoting its social impact initiatives. Parker is…
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Oct- 2025 -30 OctoberManufacturers
Merrell Casting adds Single Mine Origin gold to ethical range
Merrell Casting has introduced Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold to its range of ethically sourced metals, expanding its offering for the jewellery sector. The Birmingham-based casting specialist, a sister company of Hockley Mint, said the addition supports its commitment to traceable and responsibly sourced materials. Its existing range includes Fairtrade…
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29 OctoberProduct Launches
Royal Mint unveils limited-edition sustainable jewellery collection
The Royal Mint has launched a limited-edition jewellery collection made entirely from recycled precious metals, combining its heritage in metalworking with modern sustainability techniques. The new 886 by The Royal Mint collection includes 400 pieces, featuring signet rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants. Each design contains a solid gold 1/40oz Britannia…
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24 OctoberE-Commerce
The Diamond Store achieves Butterfly Mark certification
The Diamond Store has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by sustainability certification body Positive Luxury, recognising its performance across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The independent assessment measured the companyโs impact on climate, nature, water, and its treatment of workers and communities.ย The Diamond Store achieved scores of 59%…
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23 OctoberDesigners
Tiffany and Co unveils new Paloma Picasso designs
Tiffany and Co has introduced new designs to its Paloma Picasso collections, including Olive Leaf, Olive Leaf Amethyst and Graffiti. The collections were created by designer Paloma Picasso, daughter of artists Pablo Picasso and Franรงoise Gilot, who has worked with the New York jeweller since the 1980s. Her pieces are…
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16 OctoberDesigners
Smiling Rocks joins Responsible Jewellery Council
Lab-grown diamond brand Smiling Rocks has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking a new stage in its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The New York-based company said membership aligns it with the RJCโs standards on responsible sourcing, social impact and environmental performance. It is among the first…
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10 OctoberDesigners
Liberty partners with Wolf to mark 150th anniversary
Luxury British accessories brand Wolf has launched a collaboration with Liberty to mark the London department storesโ 150th anniversary. The collection, named Wolf x Liberty, features two of Libertyโs archival designs โ Ianthe, an Art Nouveau-inspired motif, and Julia, a 1930s floral print reimagined in bespoke colours for the range.…
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7 OctoberDesigners
Gemporia marks 21 years with employee-owned milestone and live events
Employee-owned jewellery specialist Gemporia is marking its 21st anniversary with a series of live broadcasts and online events celebrating more than two decades in the gemstone trade. Founded in 2004 as a family-run jewellery channel, Gemporia has grown into a global retailer known for its ethically sourced and handcrafted gemstone…
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Sep- 2025 -23 SeptemberDesigners
Astrea London names Sarah Jessica Parker as new creative director
Actor and businesswoman Sarah Jessica Parker has been appointed global creative director and founding partner at Astrea London, the luxury jeweller specialising in lab-grown diamonds. Parker, who is also known for her work as a producer and philanthropist, will collaborate with Astrea founder and chief executive Nathalie Morrison. The company…
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