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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May- 2021 -4 MayRetailers
CGWG launches new sustainability platform
The Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG) has announced the launch of the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform. The platform, developed by sustainability consulting firm TDI Sustainability together with the CGWG, is an open and available resource centre for the entire gemstone and jewellery industry. The platform is freely available to…
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Apr- 2021 -21 AprilRetailers
LVMH and Richemont to develop luxury blockchain platform
LVMH has joined forces with rivals, Prada and Cartier, both part of the Richemont group, in order to develop Aura Blockchain Consortium, a global luxury blockchain. The firms said Aura represents a new way for luxury brands to communicate directly to consumers to share updates on the quality of their…
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Mar- 2021 -24 MarchProduct Launches
Lark and Berry launches new Omnis collection
Lark and Berry, a fine jewellery brand that provides cultured diamonds and stones, has revealed the launch of its Omnis collection, a modern meets vintage 90’s era re-invention. The unisex 18k white and yellow gold collection features an array of pieces from the brand’s lab-grown diamonds and stones. Inspired by…
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18 MarchTrade Organisations
WDC and RJC announce cross-membership partnership
The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced a cross-membership partnership. The organisational cooperation is intended to increase knowledge sharing, pilot new initiatives, and extend the positive impact of both parties on communities involved in jewellery production. As part of the deal, an RJC official will…
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8 MarchInternational
De Beers extends UN Women partnership
De Beers Group has announced the extension of its global partnership with UN Women for a further five years, as it works towards achieving gender parity across its workforce by 2030. The group will now join the newly-formed HeForShe Alliance and said it is committed to increasing the representation of…
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Feb- 2021 -5 FebruaryEvents
Jewellery World Awards opens for entries
Organisers of the 2021 Jewellery World Awards (JWA), formerly known as the JNA Awards, have announced that the award show is now accepting entries through its website. This year, JWA has launched three new categories to its roster, all of which were introduced to “cover a wider scope” of companies…
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2 FebruaryProduct Launches
De Beers Group launches ReSet Forever Love collection
De Beers Group has announced it is to launch a new collection named ReSet Forever Love designed by three emerging jewellery designers later this year. The jewellery collection, which includes rings, necklaces and a brooch, incorporates rough and polished diamonds from the group, ranging from 0.3 to 1.3 carats. Each…
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Jan- 2021 -28 JanuaryFeatures
From the Bench: HEAVEN & HELL by Arabel Lebrusan at Lebrusan Studio
Sometimes my work treads a fine line between art and jewellery design. Merging traditional craft with modern-day narratives, I create one-of-a-kind jewels that serve as social commentaries, telling the stories that tend to fall through the cracks of our capitalist society. For decades, the international media has called for attention…
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25 JanuaryManufacturers
HB Antwerp hires Eco-Age for sustainability strategy
HB Antwerp has appointed Eco-Age, sustainability and communications agency, as its retained agency for 2021 to manage strategic partnerships and communications for the business. Established in 2020, HB Antwerp specialises in the procurement of high value rough diamonds and has set up “exclusive partnerships” with some of the world’s leading…
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19 JanuaryManufacturers
Alrosa to maintain zero buyout obligations
Alrosa has announced it will maintain its zero buyout obligation on goods allocation for the seventh consequent month. Seeing the diamond industry’s long-term health and stability as a priority, the company said it will keep fully flexible trading conditions for its long-term clients during the first trading session of 2021.…
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