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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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Facet launches The Timeless Classics Collection
Facet has announced the launch of its first fully traceable range, The Timeless Classics Collection, ensuring responsible sourcing and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain through the certified and audited traceability offered by Tracemark. It said that amid a complex global scenario of geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions, the diamond…
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Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberDesigners
Bradleyโs Jewellers joins the Responsible Jewellery Council
Bradleyโs Jewellers has announced that it has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council. The York-based small business will now prioritise RJC Certification, with the goal of achieving Certified Membership Status in 2024. Bradleyโs is being supported on its journey towards RJC Certification by Jewelbuild director Sarah North, who has professional experience…
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5 DecemberRetailers
De Beers unveils changes to executive committee
De Beers Group has announced that David Prager, executive vice president and chief brand officer, and Ryan Perry, acting executive vice president of Strategy and Innovation, have decided to step down from their roles in 2024. Both Prager and Perry will continue to serve on the executive committee while overseeing…
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Nov- 2023 -27 NovemberNews
Baekke partners with B-Corp platform Wolf & Badger
Baekke, the Danish sustainable jewellery brand, has announced its partnership with Wolf and Badger, the B Corp-certified platform curating over 2000 independent brands globally.ย Baekke’s jewellery, featuring interchangeable coloured beads, aligns with Wolf and Badger’s commitment to sustainability and ethical craftsmanship.ย Baekke said the collaboration marks a โsignificant stepโย as…
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20 NovemberRetailers
Lightbox partners with Roseate and The Future Rocks
Lab-grown jewellery brand Lightbox has announced its new design-driven partnerships with Roseate, pearl fine jewellery brand and The Future Rocks, the global online marketplace fully focused on lab-grown jewellery. According to Lightbox, its partnerships with Roseate and The Future Rocks will enable it to โbroaden its product assortment, retail visibility…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Considered Jewellery launches debut โCreated in the UKโ collection
Considered Jewellery, a new online jewellery brand, has announced the launch of its debut signature collection. The premium range of responsibly produced jewellery is made from recycled sterling silver with Fairmined gold vermeil and has been created entirely in the UK. The debut range has been produced in Hatton Garden…
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6 NovemberRetailers
Kiki McDonough receives RJC certification
Kiki McDonough Ltd has been recently certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). As an RJC member, the brand commits to operating its business in accordance with the RJC Code of Practices Standard by integrating ethical, human rights, social and environmental considerations into its day-to-day operations, business planning activities and…
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Oct- 2023 -20 OctoberAppointments
Sandrine Conseiller appointed CEO of De Beers Brands
De Beers Group has announced the appointment of Sandrine Conseiller as CEO, De Beers Brands. Conseiller’s appointment follows Marc Jacheetโs decision to leave De Beers and she will join De Beers and become a member of the groupโs executive committee on 1 December 2023. In her new role, Conseiller will…
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6 OctoberRetailers
Pandora raises revenue guidance amid strong store sales
Pandora has upped its revenue guidance for the year to between DKK 34-36bn (ยฃ4.2-4.5bn) after seeing a spike in store sales. As part of its Phoenix strategy, Pandora plans to scale up its investments to accelerate revenue growth, brand desirability and store network. This will include building its position as…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberDesigners
Chupi launches three new bracelets
Chupi has announced a new bracelet collection that includes three new signature fine jewellery bracelets. After four years in development, the collection is made up of The Hawthorn Twig Bracelet, North Star Bracelet and Lost Without You Bracelet. The Hawthorn Twig Bracelet, which retails for ยฃ489, comes in 14k recycled…
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