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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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers reaffirms commitment to sustainable diamonds
Bradley’s Jewellers York has reaffirmed its commitment to certified sustainability rated diamonds in response to the rise in greenwashing tactics and lab-grown diamond misinformation. Since 2022, Bradley’s Jewellers has been an accredited Retailer of Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard developed by SCS Standards and…
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17 MarchRetailers
Monica Vinader receives investment from Bridgepoint
Bridgepoint has announced that Bridgepoint Development Capital IV, has agreed to make a strategic investment in the luxury jewellery brand Monica Vinader. As part of the transaction, Piper, one of the UK’s specialist investors in consumer brands, and Winona Capital, the US consumer specialist, will sell their stakes in Monica…
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3 MarchDesigners
British jewellery brand 7879 posts first year revenues of £1.5m
British jewellery brand 7879 has announced revenues of £1.5m for its first year of trading, with revenues set to hit £3m in year two. The company’s quarterly revenues jumped 977% from Q1 to Q4 in the first year’s trading and average order values increased linearly to £500. Repeat customers have…
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Jan- 2023 -26 JanuaryProduct Launches
Tateossian launches Utopia collection
Luxury British jeweller Tateossian has announced the launch of its new collection named Utopia. The collection’s themes centre around sustainability, bright and bold pieces, modern updates and “superior quality”. The jeweller’s signature styles have been reworked and expanded alongside new additions in the form of new stones and new materials.…
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Dec- 2022 -7 DecemberRetailers
Signet Jewelers reports ‘unusually heightened’ Q3 sales
Signet Jewelers, the parent company of Ernest Jones and H Samuel, has announced “unusually heightened” total sales of $1.6bn (£1.3bn) for Q3. This increase of nearly 3% has been attributed partly to government benefit programs and the company’s strategic transformation. The company reported a gaap operating income of $48m (£39m),…
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Nov- 2022 -29 NovemberNews
Birmingham Assay Office teams up with Aston University for KTP
Aston University has teamed up with hallmarking specialists Birmingham Assay Office (BAO) through a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) aimed at developing a sophisticated intelligent business system. The system will aim to improve operational efficiency and increase BAO’s competitiveness, leading to significant improvements in customer experience. A KTP is a three-way…
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28 NovemberFeatures
Vicenzaoro January set to return next year
The 2023 world calendar of B2B events for the jewellery and gold sector opens in Vicenza, Italy: Vicenzaoro January (VOJ), the industry’s most eagerly awaited international exhibition organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, will be back from 20th to 24th January. A not-to-be-missed appointment for the jewellery community, Vicenzaoro…
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16 NovemberRetailers
Richemont sees jewellery sales surge 24%
Richemont has reported strong sales and profits from its jewellery business as sales increased 24% in the year ended 30 September 2022. The company, which owns brands such as Cartier and IWC Schaffhausen, made nearly €9.7bn (£8.5bn) this half year up from nearly €7.8bn (£6.8bn) last year. It also reported…
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8 NovemberManufacturers
Curteis Ltd becomes RJC certified member
UK jewellery manufacturer Curteis Ltd has recently become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s standard-setting agency for the global jewellery and watch industry. Curteis said its membership reflects the company’s commitment to responsible business practices and the wider sustainability agenda, aimed at creating positive impacts…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberAppointments
De Beers Group bolsters executive committee
De Beers Group has announced new appointments to its Group Executive Committee (ExCo) following a number of internal promotions, with Riaan Burger, Rasila Vaghjiani, Malebogo Mpugwa and Ryan Perry joining the ExCo. Burger joins the ExCo as CEO of Namdeb, while Vaghjiani is promoted from her role as senior vice…
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