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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Apr- 2022 -6 AprilFeatures
Start small with sustainability
There can be no doubt that the world is under enormous environmental and social pressure, and we all need to act now to reduce our collective impact and protect the planet for future generations. I believe this change will come if we each take personal responsibility for our actions and…
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1 AprilRetailers
Lubrusan Studio calls for Russian diamond boycott
Lebrusan Studio has called on the jewellery industry to join in taking an active stance against Russian conflict diamonds. The global diamond industry is worth tens of billions of dollars, and Russia – the world’s leading diamond producer – accounts for around 30% of that market. The majority of Russian…
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Mar- 2022 -31 MarchRetailers
Lily Arkwright sales surge amid ‘strong demand’ for lab diamonds
Lily Arkwright, the ethical and sustainable lab grown engagement ring retailer has reported it has experienced “strong” demand for ethical jewellery and its lab diamond engagement ring collections in the face of slowing UK online retail sales in February 2022. The company said it is mindful of supply chain issues…
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23 MarchEconomy
De Beers unveils ‘advanced’ diamond recovery vessel
The world’s most advanced diamond recovery vessel, the Benguela Gem, has today been officially unveiled in Namibia at an inauguration ceremony attended by President Hage Geingob, Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo and De Beers Group CEO, Bruce Cleaver. The vessel will commence operations from next week, well ahead…
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11 MarchEvents
Programme of events unveiled for Vicenzaoro this March
Vicenzaoro is set to rally sector institutions, thought leaders and key influencers for five days of talks and conferences on the evolution and prospects of the gold and jewellery industry. The event will take place in Vicenza from 17th to 21st March 2022 during the International Jewellery Show organised by…
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7 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa steps down from Responsible Jewellery Council board
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Alrosa has voluntarily stepped down from its position as vice-chair, temporarily leaving the board of directors. The decision was communicated to the RJC board of directors during the meeting on March 3rd. The RJC said Alrosa “stays committed” to the RJC’s standards…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers named accredited retailer of sustainability rated diamonds
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York, has been named an accredited retailer under the SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard by SCS Global Services, making it the first female-owned retailer in the UK to achieve such status. Led by Kay Bradley on Low Petergate, this new accreditation authorises…
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7 FebruaryFeatures
Spot the difference: lab-grown vs. mined diamonds
When we think of diamonds, it’s rarely in a negative light. Their beauty is infamously captivating, making them the most popular gemstone used in jewellery, and distracting us of their darker past. The lifetime of a diamond isn’t quite as beautiful as the end result. Pertaining to their label of…
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Jan- 2022 -13 JanuaryAdvice
How to create a jewellery brand with purpose at its core
We have never lived in a more exciting time for purpose. The rise of social impact brands is transforming the landscape of business, with consumers increasingly looking for brands who put purpose before profit and align with the values and issues that matter most to them. The Trust Barometer reports…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Natural Diamond Council on global sustainability campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has partnered with The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) on a new global sustainability campaign ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign, which also includes the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to show the impact that consumer purchases have on producing countries and local…
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