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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Oct- 2020 -13 OctoberRetailers
Lebrusan Studio joins London Diamond Bourse
Lebrusan Studio has announced its membership to the London Diamond Bourse. The sustainable jewellery brand will use the space at the historic institution as an open showroom for visiting clients, having previously operated remotely for the last six months. The move comes after the brand’s launch of a new range…
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5 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers launches ReSet initiative
De Beers Group has announced the launch of Reset, a new initiative by the diamond company to engage in conversations with jewellery designers around sustainability and to promote the positive impact of natural diamonds. The ReSet Collection launches today (5 October) and is a collaboration with five leading US designers,…
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1 OctoberEvents
Alkemistry to have Kumachi event at London Craft Week
Alkemistry has revealed it will have a presence at London Craft Week, with an event promoting their Kumachi bracelet. The brand is hosting a workshop at its jewellery store which will allow customers to learn about how to make their own Kumachi bracelets. The Kumachi bracelet, which was created during…
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1 OctoberFeatures
The new ‘conscious consumer’ and how brands can impress them
Locking down the world for months was bound to leave a lasting legacy on society. One of the most positive outcomes is the increased awareness of our impact on the environment. Carbon emissions fell drastically, the water in Venice ran clear and wild animals began to roam in locked-down cities[1].…
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Sep- 2020 -28 SeptemberCoronavirus
£3bn tariff ahead for UK retailers and consumers, warns BRC
Supermarkets and their customers could face £3bn a year of tariffs on food and drink if a free trade deal is not agreed between the UK and the EU before 1st January 2020, The BRC has warned In its report the association said an average increase in tariffs of 20%…
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23 SeptemberInternational
De Beers outlines upcoming trends in flash report
De Beers has announced that diamond jewellery design trends for the upcoming gifting season are expected to be influenced by how “consumers are feeling in response to the events of this year and the impact of lockdowns”. Its fourth Diamond Insight ‘Flash’ Report was published alongside London-based fashion trends consultancy,…
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11 SeptemberFeatures
Edge of Ember: Forging a sustainable future
As we enter the age of the unknown following the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, industries are finding themselves at a crossroads and looking for change. While consumers and creators begin to look beyond traditional norms, more and more brands have turned towards diamonds’ much younger cousin: the lab-grown variety. …
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Aug- 2020 -21 AugustFeatures
The enjoyment of in-store shopping is a culture we must not forget
Before the pandemic hit, we were already inching closer to the death of the High Street. But with lockdown restrictions and now, new COVID containment measures in place, its demise seems that much more daunting. “Consumer sentiments have well and truly changed,” warns Robert Lockyer, CEO and founder of Delta…
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20 AugustE-Commerce
Two-thirds of consumers look for ethical features in online purchases
Some 64% of UK and Irish consumers are now “actively looking” for ethical or sustainable features when making a purchase, according to new research by PFS and LiveArea. A further 76% of consumers felt that online retailers and brands have an “obligation” to protect, conserve and benefit” the environment, reflecting…
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Jul- 2020 -23 JulyE-Commerce
E-commerce platform for independent retail launches
Retaissance, a new global platform for independent brands and buyers, is set to unveil its soft launch this week. Independent brands will be able to use Retaissance to build a “comprehensive” online profile, which highlights their key features and brand values. It can also showcase a chosen selection of standout…
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