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- 2025 -8 AprilRetailers
Gecko Jewellery and Laura Ashley launch new Wildflower collection
Gecko Jewellery has announced the launch of Wildflower, its second jewellery collection in collaboration with British textile company Laura Ashley. Launching just in time for the summer the new collection is inspired by original Laura Ashley prints. Some of the highlights of the collection from Gecko’s in-house designers include the…
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3 AprilFeatures
The Gen Z and millennial luxury shoppers demanding exceptional service
Consumer shopping preferences often mirror bigger themes at play, whether that’s conversations around the environment and sustainability or budget concerns and cost-of-living constraints. Often, these preferences and non-negotiables change from generation to generation and depend on the product category. For Gen Z and millennial shoppers, quality, sustainability and security are…
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Mar- 2025 -10 MarchAppointments
British Hallmarking Council appoints three new members
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has appointed Kerry Gregory, Sally Leonard and Frederick Toye as the three new members to the British Hallmarking Council from January 2025 for a period of three years. They will work with the chair Noel Hunter, OBE and existing members of council…
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6 MarchRetailers
Pandora appoints new GM in British Isles
Global jewellery brand Pandora has announced the appointment of Nicole Clayton as general manager of the British Isles as of 1 April 2025. Clayton’s appointment comes as former general manager Sonia Lopez Delgado steps down from the role due to personal reasons. Clayton, who has experience working with global consumer…
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Feb- 2025 -26 FebruaryBrand Profiles
Wolf CEO Simon Wolf on celebrating 190 years of the brand and the future of luxury storage
Luxury watch and jewellery box brand Wolf celebrated its 190th anniversary last year and in December was also awarded the prestigious Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. It all began when Wolf’s great-great-grandfather, Philipp Wolf I, who was a silversmith in Hanau, Germany, an area still renowned for silver and goldsmithing…
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4 FebruaryManufacturers
De Beers and Botswana secure rough diamond sales agreement
The Government of the Republic of Botswana (GRB) and De Beers Group have agreed a deal establishing a new sales agreement for Debswana’s rough diamond production. Alongside this, the deal has extended Debswana’s mining licences in the country beyond 2029. This development is in alignment with the heads of terms…
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Jan- 2025 -16 JanuaryRetailers
Wolf awarded Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark
Wolf has announced that it has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by Positive Luxury. The company has spent the last 12 months undertaking an ESG+ 2.0 framework assessment across its global operations. Wolf joins over 170 brands, retailers and suppliers in being awarded with the Butterfly Mark. Simon Wolf, CEO,…
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Dec- 2024 -10 DecemberFeatures
Welcome to the future of hallmarking
Complete In-House Services Enhanced By State-Of-The-Art Laser Technology Discover By Appointment’s Heathrow Assay Office, created in partnership with the prestigious Edinburgh Assay Office and Ferrari Express Ltd, making your hallmarking experience effortless. Our unique in-house service means you can avoid unnecessary travel, saving time and simplifying the entire process. From…
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Nov- 2024 -25 NovemberRetailers
Jessica Flinn unveils new fine jewellery range ahead of Christmas
Jessica Flinn Fine Jewellery has unveiled its latest collection of fine jewellery, featuring ready to wear bracelets, necklaces and earrings with new designs. The new range includes both lab grown and mined diamonds. From bezel set diamond bracelets to constellation-inspired necklaces and earrings, the collection is suitable for both every…
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18 NovemberDesigners
Kering launches sustainability award
Kering has partnered with The World Jewellery Confederation CIBJO and the education platform Poli.Design – Politecnico di Milano to unveil the ‘Kering Generation Award X Jewelry’. The new award aims to “champion innovation and sustainability” within the jewellery industry by engaging students and start-ups from around the globe. The award…
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