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.
-
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
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…
Read More » -
4 NovemberRetailers
Monica Vinader unveils new Edinburgh boutique
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader is set to open its first Scottish boutique, a flagship store in Edinburgh. This location marks the brand’s 25th directly operated store and concession across the UK, US, Hong Kong and Singapore. The Edinburgh boutique, located on George Street, will welcome its first customers on…
Read More » -
Oct- 2024 -29 OctoberRetailers
Gecko launches new Christmas collection with Laura Ashley
Gecko Jewellery has announced a new partnership with lifestyle brand Laura Ashley for the launch of its new Christmas collection. The collection features a diverse range of jewellery, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings, each piece exuding a “unique charm and elegance” all inspired by Laura Ashley’s heritage designs. The…
Read More » -
22 OctoberRetailers
Astella opens new boutique in Birmingham
Astella has announced the opening of its second boutique store in Birmingham’s renowned Jewellery Quarter. The new site is located in the historic former Barclays Bank building on Frederick Street. This building has been restored following a £100,000 refurbishment to create a sophisticated, modern space. Astella’s founder and director, Sunny…
Read More » -
22 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers to provide country of origin data for its diamonds
De Beers Group has announced that it will provide data on country of origin for all De Beers-sourced rough diamonds above 1.25 carats that are newly registered on the Tracr platform, the digital platform for tracing natural diamonds from source at scale. From the start of 2025, this will be…
Read More » -
14 OctoberRetailers
Astrea London to open new boutique in Fairmont Windsor Park
Luxury jewellery brand Astrea London is set to open a stand-alone boutique within the entrance lobby of the Fairmont Windsor Park. The boutique will be the first store in the world located within a luxury hotel dedicated to sustainable and lab-grown diamonds. Set to open in mid-October 2024, the boutique…
Read More » -
11 OctoberNews
SCS and iTraceiT to launch new sustainability and traceability certificate
SCS Global Services, a third-party sustainability certification provider, and iTraceiT, a provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewellery sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewellery. It will combine SCS Sustainability Rated Diamonds Certification data with iTraceiT’s traceability technology…
Read More » -
Aug- 2024 -28 AugustDesigners
Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember merge leadership
Aeternum Holding, owner of Astley Clarke and Edge of Ember, has announced that the two brands will merge under one leadership. As part of this transition, Scott Thomson, who has served as CEO of Astley Clarke since 2013, will be stepping down As a result of this Lynette Ong, founder…
Read More »
