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- 2022 -16 NovemberRetailers
Richemont sees jewellery sales surge 24%
Richemont has reported strong sales and profits from its jewellery business as sales increased 24% in the year ended 30 September 2022. The company, which owns brands such as Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen, made nearly €9.7bn (£8.5bn) this half year up from nearly €7.8bn (£6.8bn) last year. It also reported…
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8 NovemberManufacturers
Curteis Ltd becomes RJC certified member
UK jewellery manufacturer Curteis Ltd has recently become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s standard-setting agency for the global jewellery and watch industry. Curteis said its membership reflects the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and the wider sustainability agenda, aimed at creating positive impacts…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberAppointments
De Beers Group bolsters executive committee
De Beers Group has announced new appointments to its Group Executive Committee (ExCo) following a number of internal promotions, with Riaan Burger, Rasila Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry joining the ExCo. Burger joins the ExCo as CEO of Namdeb, while Vaghjiani is promoted from her role as senior vice…
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10 OctoberAppointments
De Beers Group names new CEO
De Beers Group has announced that its chief executive officer (CEO), Bruce Cleaver, will be succeeded by Al Cook, effective early next year. Cleaver will become co-chairman of De Beers Group, alongside De Beers Group chairman and Anglo American chief executive Duncan Wanblad. Overall, Cook brings over 25 years of…
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Sep- 2022 -30 SeptemberDesigners
Cartier International joins CIBJO as commercial member
Jewellery maison Cartier International has joined the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) as a commercial member. Cartier operates over 200 boutiques in more than 60 countries, and three flagship stores, known as temples, in Paris, New York and London. Its revenues stood at approximately $12.4bn (£1.11bn) in 2022. The company, which…
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26 SeptemberDesigners
Vrai and Brides launch collaboration
Vrai, the sustainable fine jewellery and engagement ring brand has announced its first collaboration with Brides, launching on 27 September. The collaboration will feature pieces created as romantic heirlooms meant to be worn beyond the wedding day. The 14 fine jewellery designs are designed to be worn by the couple…
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22 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Sheffield Assay Office achieves RJC recertification
The Sheffield Assay Office has announced that it has achieved re-certification to the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking Sheffield as the only UK Assay Office to be a certified member. The RJC now has over 1,600 members worldwide and is the world’s “leading” standard setting organisation for the jewellery and…
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21 SeptemberAppointments
John Hardy appoints first creative chairman
John Hardy has appointed Reed Krakoff, former chief artistic officer at Tiffany and Co, to the newly created role of creative chairman, as well as strategic advisor to L Catterton, John Hardy’s majority shareholder. In his new role, Krakoff will oversee the creative and artistic direction of the business with…
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14 SeptemberManufacturers
Dimexon joins the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030
Dimexon has joined as a member of the Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030, a global initiative founded by luxury groups Kering and Cartier. The Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030 was launched in October last year, and its mission is to unite companies in the industry to work collaboratively towards ethical…
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13 SeptemberManufacturers
Petra Diamonds FY22 revenues jump 44% to $585m
Petra Diamonds has announced its revenues grew 44% year-on-year from $406.9m (£347.5m) to $585m (£499.6m) for the year ended 30 June 2022 (FY22). This comprises revenues from rough diamond sales of $584.1m (£498.8m) and additional revenues from profit share agreements on partnership stones of $1.1m (£939k). The increase in revenues…
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