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- 2017 -15 MayCurrent Affairs
Tiffany Faces Backlash Over ‘Political’ Trump Letter
Tiffany & Co faced a backlash from some of its customers after publishing a letter addressed to US president Donald Trump on its Facebook page. The letter – laid out in the Tiffany brand colours – read: “Dear President Trump, We’re still in for bold climate action. Please keep the…
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Jun- 2015 -11 JuneCurrent Affairs
Gem-A members call for emergency EGM
Members of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) are calling for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to question the board. The online petition says that there has been concerns raised that the charity trustees are not fulfilling the charity’s “aims and objectives”, and that the charity is not being…
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Oct- 2014 -28 OctoberUncategorized
COLLECTION: Little Wondrous Monkeys
PRICE: £100-150 Little Wondrous Monkeys is a truly striking, innovative and iconic jewellery artist, designing pieces with a unique reversible feature allowing two stunning styles in one captivating piece. The featured BEE Design is probably my first design. I made a ceramic piece exactly like this when I was 11.…
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Aug- 2014 -29 AugustNews
Businesses back Fairtrade foundation’s bridal campaign
Retailers, jewellers, designers, goldsmiths and casting houses have signed up to take part in the Fairtrade Foundation’s bridal campaign ‘I Do’ next spring 2015. Encouraging British couples to choose Fairtrade gold when they get married, it is hoped the campaign will drive traffic to an online hub where they can…
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Jul- 2014 -24 JulyAppointments
Gem-A appoints Vivien Johnston as new ethics manager
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed luxury ethical retailer and chair of the Jewellery Ethics Committee (JECUK), Vivien Johnston, as its new ethics and CSR manager. The news follows the latest, ethics-focused World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) congress in Moscow with Gem-A taking the lead on corporate social…
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Jun- 2014 -13 JuneEvents
IJL KickStarter, Kristjan Eyjolfsson wins People’s Choice award
IJL KickStarter, Kristjan Eyjolfsson, has been unanimously voted by the industry as the winner of the KickStart ‘People’s Choice’ award. Eyjolfsson’s fine jewellery is inspired by the energy of his London surroundings along with his Nordic heritage, crafted using sustainably-sourced gold, silver, platinum and precious gems. His work is often…
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May- 2013 -24 MayDesigners
The Queen debuts Kristjan Eyjolfsson brooch at Chelsea Flower Show
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wore a specially-commissioned brooch designed and handmade by Icelandic jewellery designer and maker Kristjan Eyjolfsson at her annual private visit to the Chelsea Flower Show.
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Mar- 2013 -8 MarchEvents
Summer Open Studios 2013 announced
Cockpit Arts will this June showcase 165 independent designer-makers as part of its summer Open Studios events.
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryCelebrities
Mila Kunis announced as Gemfields global brand ambassador
Gemfields has delightedly announced actress Mila Kunis as the company’s new brand ambassador.
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Jul- 2012 -17 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto achieves RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Rio Tinto, an international mining group, has become the first mining group to achieve RJC certification.
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