Transparency
Transparency is increasingly important in the UK jewellery trade, with consumers and regulators demanding greater visibility across supply chains and business practices. For jewellers, suppliers, and manufacturers, embracing transparency can build trust, strengthen ethical credentials, and support long-term growth. Jewellery Focus explores transparency initiatives, including traceability technologies, responsible sourcing frameworks, and case studies of businesses leading the way in open, ethical trading practices.
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May- 2024 -13 MayRetailers
Lightbox lowers lab-grown diamond retail prices by up to 40%
De Beers Groupโs lab-grown diamond brand Lightbox has announced it has lowered the retail price of its lab-grown diamonds by up to 40%. The brand’s colourless DEF stones, featuring an excellent cut and VS clarity, are now $900 (ยฃ716.7) a carat, down 40% from $1,500 (ยฃ1194.6). The price of lab-grown…
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1 MayRetailers
Under Her Eyes debuts first jewellery range
New British brand Under Her Eyes has announced the launch of its first jewellery range. The new launch features three collections, namely The Daryl, The Astrid and The Cressida. The Daryl collection is inspired by the sharp heart shaped edges of antique jewellery boxes and the concept of โhard loveโ,…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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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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Jan- 2024 -18 JanuaryDesigners
Pomellato unveils Free Gems
Pomellato has unveiled its latest collection, the โPomellato e le pietre libereโ or Free Gems collection. The collection is Pomellatoโs distinctive approach to diamond jewels notable for the organically irregular pavรฉ setting developed by the house. Pomellatoโs gem setters select diamonds in different sizes and shades and carefully set them…
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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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Nov- 2023 -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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Oct- 2023 -16 OctoberNews
Tracr and Sarine to collaborate on diamond traceability solution
Tracr Limited and Sarine Technologies Limited have announced a partnership to collaborate on a scalable, โcost-effectiveโ solution for use in tracking diamonds from their source to the point of entry into G7 countries. The solution combines the complementary benefits of both the Tracr platform and Sarineโs Diamond Journey traceability solution.…
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberRetailers
Finematter secures ยฃ2.2m in seed round
Finematter, the circular marketplace with over 150 independent jewellers, has announced the successful second close of its seed round, bringing the total raised to ยฃ2.2m. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in London, the company empowers customers to order, repair, remodel, and recycle real jewellery, giving them access to work with…
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Jul- 2023 -26 JulyNews
RJC officially launches first ESG toolkit
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has officially launched its first ever ESG toolkit to members after it was exclusively launched on 23 June 2023 at Harvard University. The โState of the Art Jewelleryโ summit hosted by RJC, the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) and the Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard…
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