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- 2019 -6 DecemberFeatures
Innovative ways to bring people into your jewellery store
Running a jewellery business is no mean feat, not least because the advent of e-commerce means enticing customers into store is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Yet despite the popularity of online shopping, when it comes to the luxury jewellery sector a physical presence is still crucial, and valued. According…
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3 DecemberAdvice
Innovative ways to bring people into your jewellery store
Running a jewellery business is no mean feat, not least because the advent of e-commerce means enticing customers into store is becoming an increasingly difficult challenge. Yet despite the popularity of online shopping, when it comes to the luxury jewellery sector a physical presence is still crucial, and valued. According…
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Nov- 2019 -14 NovemberDesigners
Lebrusan Studio to offer recycled diamonds across its collections
Sustainable jewellery brand Lebrusan Studio has announced it will now offer recycled diamonds across its collections. The ethical jewellers said the offering forms “a conscious movement” towards greater use of recycled materials, as well as an “overall realignment and focusing” of their brand. The vintage diamonds will date back more…
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Oct- 2019 -15 OctoberEconomy
BRC ‘disappointed’ with business rates relief in Queen’s speech
The British Retail Consortium has responded to the Queen’s speech, praising its approach to crime and sustainability but was “surprised and disappointed” at its approach to business rates. Commenting on the speech, which tackled issues such as immigration, crime, business rates and brexit, The BRC said: “The Government should implement…
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11 OctoberAnalysis
Embracing supply chain traceability
The jewellery sector has traditionally been an old-fashioned industry with few tech innovations. A large amount of purchases involving high-value products are typically done in person with established and trusted relationships. But this appears to be changing, slowly but surely. The industry is embracing new technology advances such as blockchain.…
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8 OctoberRetailers
Ingle & Rhode crowdfunds as demand for ethical Jewellery booms
Ethical fine jeweller, Ingle and Rhode launched a crowdfunding campaign earlier this week to help cater for the high demand of ethical wedding bands and wedding rings from millenials. Launched on Seedrs, the funding round has a minimum target of £150,000, representing 4.6% of the business. The investment will be…
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Sep- 2019 -30 SeptemberFeatures
The SDGs are our path to sustainable growth
We live in a world of changes so profound and rapid that no one can stand alone. The 2030 Agenda – the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) play an important leadership role for the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) in driving progress on the implementation of the goals, building positive impact…
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13 SeptemberInternational
Vicenzaoro show reports increase in foreign visitors
The September 2019 edition of Vicenzaoro saw a 10% increase in foreign trade members, who arrived from 117 nations worldwide. Overall the rise in foreign trade members was led by the Middle East (+23%), North America (+22%), Russia and Ukraine (+19%) and Asia (+18%) with a particular increase by Japan…
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5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Carat London launches new lab grown diamond platform
Carat London has launched Gentle Diamonds, its new lab grown diamond platform. Carat London said it is “proud” to be the first national retailer to offer this product in the UK. In 2004, Scott Thompson, founder of Carat London first invested with Gemesis, one of the early pioneers of diamond…
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5 SeptemberProduct Launches
Okapi launches its first fine jewellery collection
African luxury lifestyle brand, Okapi, is launching The Karoo Collection, their first fine jewellery line, this September. The new collection uses the brand’s signature Springbok horn, an African talismanic charm believed to bring good luck to those who wear it, as the foundation for the range. Okapi’s evolution into jewellery…
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