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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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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18 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Jewellery industry to become sustainability leader, says new report
The new Jewellery Trend Report by jewellery brand Taylor & Hart has identified that the industry will become a leader in environmentalism and sustainability in the coming years. According to the report, two-thirds of brands are currently monitoring their environmental impact more closely, while consumers are also purchasing jewellery and…
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7 JanuaryEvents
CuleM Watches launches January ‘Unsale’
Celem Watches has launched its January ‘Unsale’ this week which, in lieu of discounts, sees the brand doubling its donations to charity partners and accelerating the expansion of its CuleM Forest for each watch sold. The Swiss watch manufacturer has the initiative to set a new, sustainable standard for the…
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Dec- 2020 -21 DecemberNews
RJC sets out ten year plan for SDG
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched ‘The Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond’ to help the organisation realise its sustainable development goals (SDG). The Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond will reportedly set out a clear pathway for the RJC and its members as well as find candidates for the SDG…
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15 DecemberQ&A Sessions
Interview: Jennifer Georgeson, founder and CEO of So Just Shop
So Just Shop is a jewellery, accessory and homeware marketplace working directly with women-led artisans from some of the most vulnerable communities around the globe. Jewellery Focus sat down with the business’ founder and CEO, Jennifer Georgeson, to discuss empowering women, sustainability in business and navigating the difficulties resulting from…
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1 DecemberNews
De Beers announce 12 sustainability goals
De Beers has announced 12 sustainability goals for the coming decade, which includes achieving “gender parity” throughout its workforce, and being carbon neutral within its own operations by 2030. As part of the 2030 goals, the diamond group said it aims to support 10,000 women entrepreneurs in its diamond producing…
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Nov- 2020 -30 NovemberDesigners
CuleM Watches launches sustainability mission
CuleM Watches has launched a “bold” sustainability pledge in order to set a new environmental standard for the luxury watch industry. Some 3% in sales will be donated to conservation and humanitarian causes, allowing customers to “protect the planet” through purchasing its timepieces. The watch designer has also protected 65…
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19 NovemberCelebrities
Indria Scott named as face of De Beers’ ReSet Collective
Indria Scott has been named as the new face of De Beers Group’s ReSet Collective campaign. The “eco-conscious” model will front the campaign that will showcase five pendants created to celebrate sustainability in the diamond industry. The ReSet Collective includes five leading US jewellery designers – Jade Trau, Jennie Kwon,…
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