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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Apr- 2022 -8 AprilProduct Launches
VRAI launches Blossom collection
Vrai has launched its Blossom collection comprising necklaces and studs to celebrate spring. The Vrai Blossom necklace features five sustainably-created marquise diamonds which form a spring flower in bloom, which match the Blossom Studs to create a matching jewellery for a โspring lookโ. The pieces are available in 14k recycled…
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6 AprilFeatures
Start small with sustainability
There can be no doubt that the world is under enormous environmental and social pressure, and we all need to act now to reduce our collective impact and protect the planet for future generations. I believe this change will come if we each take personal responsibility for our actions and…
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Mar- 2022 -28 MarchDesigners
Christies to offer โhighest ever valuedโ jewel at online auction
Christies has announced that its highest valued jewel to be offered in an online-only sale, the flawless star, a d-colour diamond valued at $4-6m (ยฃ3-4.5m), will be for sale in its new auction. The auction will take place from March 28 to April 7, and includes over 200 lots with…
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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers named accredited retailer of sustainability rated diamonds
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradleyโs Jewellers York, has been named an accredited retailer under the SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard by SCS Global Services, making it the first female-owned retailer in the UK to achieve such status. Led by Kay Bradley on Low Petergate, this new accreditation authorises…
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16 FebruaryRetailers
VRAI launches Devotion and Tapered Baguette rings
Vrai has announced the launch of its customisable range of diamond rings, including a Tapered Baguette and Devotion band, to โreflect the diversity of loveโ. The newly launched Tapered Baguette setting is part of Vraiโs Three Stone engagement ring collection. The lines frame two side stones that support the centre…
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Dec- 2021 -10 DecemberManufacturers
Alrosa and AWDC renew cooperation agreement
Alrosa has announced a renewal of its cooperation agreement with the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the official representative of the Antwerp diamond industry. The objective of the agreement is to improve the scope and efficiency of the ties between Alrosa and AWDC, and to commit to supporting the diamond…
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Oct- 2021 -7 OctoberProduct Launches
Matilde Jewellery debuts new collection for men
Matilde has announced the debut of its latest offering, Matilde Mens Collection. Matilde uses recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds to create elegant, timeless, and sustainable fine jewellery. According to the brand, the range is made up of rings, necklaces, earrings, cuffs and bracelets, all crafted from recycled 14k gold and…
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Sep- 2021 -23 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC to launch lab-grown materials standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that it is set to develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs). The standard is designed to establish best practice, such as the requirement for full disclosure for materials when used in jewellery products. Acting separately from the RJC code of practices, the…
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Aug- 2021 -5 AugustRetailers
Gembridge unveils new ethical policies
Gembridge has revealed new policies for listing coloured gemstones on its digital trading platform. The policies cover disclosure, ethical practices and responsible sourcing, to support online purchasing and improve transparency within the trade. The new policy โTrade With Trustโ also aims to ensure that the attributes of each stone are…
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3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
โThey are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,โ said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the groupโs first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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