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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Dec- 2021 -21 DecemberDesigners
Nadja Swarovski to step down from company role
The board of Swarovski International Holding AG and Nadja Swarovski jointly announced that she will step down from the company at the end of December 2021. Swarovski was a member of the company’s executive board and spearheaded the brand and sustainability strategy of the 126 year-old family business, as well…
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20 DecemberManufacturers
HB Antwerp launches Signum diamonds in the metaverse
HB Antwerp has announced the release of Signum, the new rough diamond brand, into the Metaverse community of Buns.land, NextDecade, with the launch of 12 diamond bunnies which sold out in under 3 minutes. Each bunny is also depicted next to a high-carat rough diamond, from which owners can reap…
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14 DecemberRetailers
De Beers Group appoints managing director
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Thembinkosi Moses Madondo as managing director of De Beers Group Managed Operations, effective from 1 January 2022. The appointment follows the announcement that Nompumelelo ‘Mpumi’ Zikalala will leave the business to take up the position of CEO of Anglo American’s Kumba Iron…
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10 DecemberManufacturers
Alrosa and AWDC renew cooperation agreement
Alrosa has announced a renewal of its cooperation agreement with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the official representative of the Antwerp diamond industry. The objective of the agreement is to improve the scope and efficiency of the ties between Alrosa and AWDC, and to commit to supporting the diamond…
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8 DecemberUncategorized
The future of luxury jewellery
Keeping up with the changing moods and values of consumers can be a challenge for jewellery businesses, particularly since the pandemic acted like an accelerator for changes in consumer buying habits and values. Dr. Federica Carlotto, Program Director for the MA in Luxury Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London,…
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Nov- 2021 -29 NovemberRetailers
De Beers unveils new London flagship store
De Beers Jewellers has announced it has opened its new flagship store on Old Bond Street, following a concept redesign. The store has two floors and it is set over 250 square meters of space, located next to De Beers’ previous store on Old Bond Street which opened in 2002.…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Younger consumer attitudes shift towards sustainability, research reveals
Consumer attitudes towards products are changing as younger generations value ethics and sustainability assurances, according to new research published by De Beers Group’s latest Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report. The report found that while consumers aged 50 and above cited quality factors as being their most important considerations relating to provenance…
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Oct- 2021 -27 OctoberRetailers
Sustainability a ‘top priority’ when purchasing diamonds, report finds
Sustainability considerations now rank alongside price and design for global consumers when purchasing diamonds, according to new research by De Beers Group. In the company’s eighth annual Diamond Insight Report, it takes an in-depth look at the topic of sustainability in the diamond sector, including how sustainability considerations are influencing…
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7 OctoberProduct Launches
Matilde Jewellery debuts new collection for men
Matilde has announced the debut of its latest offering, Matilde Mens Collection. Matilde uses recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds to create elegant, timeless, and sustainable fine jewellery. According to the brand, the range is made up of rings, necklaces, earrings, cuffs and bracelets, all crafted from recycled 14k gold and…
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5 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Paola De Luca on sustainability programme
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a new collaboration with luxury analyst Paola De Luca, to deliver three complementary course programmes about sustainability, recycling and responsible materials management to jewellery designers around the world. The webinar modules, endorsed by the RJC, will take place on 20 October, 3 November and…
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