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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Aug- 2020 -18 AugustDesigners
Gemfields supports Walk with Giants initiative
Gemfields has announced its support for Walk with Giants, a new campaign that aims to promote and raise funds for wildlife in Africa. The new campaign is led by conservation charity Space for Giants, and will see a group of the charity’s global ambassadors trek through one of Kenya’s “most…
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5 AugustE-Commerce
MarketOrders launches blockchain solution
MarketOrders is set to launch the UK’s first end-to-end blockchain solution in a bid to “combat inefficiencies and minimise fraud” in the jewellery industry. The blockchain technology will enable independent retailers to source products “quickly and cost-effectively” directly from global manufacturers, as well as digitalise all aspects of the supply…
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Jul- 2020 -24 JulyCoronavirus
Retail sales boosted in June
The volume of retail sales rose by 13.9% in June against May figures, as non-food and fuel stores continued their recovery in the wake of the pandemic. According to the latest figures from the ONS, the two monthly increases of retail sales in May and June have brought total sales…
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15 JulyE-Commerce
Everledger reveals revamped blockchain platform
Everledger has announced the launch of a new version of its blockchain platform, with features that match the supply-and-demand of diamonds based on the customer criteria. The group said the renewed platform will bring “additional transparency” to the diamond industry by highlighting key characteristics of stones, such as diamond quality,…
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1 JulyAuctions
Jewel sells for world record price in an online auction
Christie’s has announced that its 28.86 carat, D colour diamond was the highest valued lot ever offered in a Christie’s online sale. The stone was estimated at $1m (£806k) to $2m (£1.6m), and received bids immediately upon the sale going live on 16 June. After a “fierce competition” of 31…
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Mar- 2020 -20 MarchFeatures
Waste not, want not: the designers driving ethical change
Last month marked a watershed moment as Rosh Mahtini became the first ever jeweller to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design. Mahtini received the esteemed award based on her commitment to sustainability and ethical practices, exemplified by her innovative jewellery brand, Alighieri. As the first jewellery designer…
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3 MarchAppointments
Royal Asscher president resigns after 50 years
Royal Asscher Diamond Company has announced that Edward Asscher, the firm’s president and fifth generation of the company, has retired from his role. He worked within the family company for exactly 50 years, and upon his departure, his children Lita and Mike Asscher will serve as co-presidents for the business.…
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Jan- 2020 -29 JanuaryTips
Important factors to consider when buying gold jewellery – What to know
Considered as the ultimate when it comes to luxury, gold will never run out of fashion. The mere mention of this elegant metal is already enough to catch anyone’s attention. After all, who doesn’t adore or love shining pieces of gold jewellery? They make an elegant fashion accessory for people…
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Nov- 2019 -20 NovemberDesigners
Kimaï secures $1.2m in seed funding
Fine jewellery brand Kimaï has received $1.2m (£920k) in seed funding to invest in its use of ethical jewellery. The London-based jewellers, whose handmade pieces are crafted in Antwerp, champion “ethical and transparent” practices through the use of lab-grown diamonds and 18k recycled gold. Having grown up in diamond-trading families,…
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Oct- 2019 -11 OctoberAnalysis
Embracing supply chain traceability
The jewellery sector has traditionally been an old-fashioned industry with few tech innovations. A large amount of purchases involving high-value products are typically done in person with established and trusted relationships. But this appears to be changing, slowly but surely. The industry is embracing new technology advances such as blockchain.…
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