RESPONSIBLE/ETHICAL RETAIL NEWS
Cred launches Jubilee collection
Cred Jewellery is tapping into the fervour for all things Brit with the launch of its Jubilee collection.
Jacobs and Foundation Jewellery sells most expensive piece of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold jewellery to date
The piece is worth £40,000 and was an individual commission from a long-standing customer to mark his retirement
Lapponia introduces its latest launches and asserts its ethical credentials
Finnish brand Lapponia will introduce three diamond rings designed by artist and Lapponia designer Björn Weckström this spring, while also focusing on ensuring the ethical nature of its supply chain.
Chopard achieves RJC certification
Chopard has achieved certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) for meeting the ethical, social and environmental standards established by the RJC’s Member Certification system.
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold celebrates its first birthday
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold is celebrating its first anniversary this fortnight.
Winner of £6,000 Clive Ranger Welsh Cake revealed
Mary Sullivan from Canton has been revealed as the winner of the Clive Ranger Welsh cake, valued at over £6,000.
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RJC launches its Chain-of-Custody Standard for precious metals
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Chisholm Hunter to sponsor charity Heather Ball
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F Hinds raises £18,140 for Macmillan Cancer Support
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Robinson Pelham designs penguin egg for Fabergé Big Egg Hunt
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Trollbeads launches charitable charm for Royal Air Force
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Brown & Newirth collaborates with Cred Jewellery
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Exelco certified by RJC
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Founding party Global Witness leaves Kimberley Process
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Stoners presents charity diamond to quadriplegic girl
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Ute Decker among the female makers supporting the National Museum of Women in the Arts
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Tresor Paris designs special edition bracelet for CWAC
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Chamilia poppy bead to support Royal British Legion
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Garrard designs £25,000 poppy brooch
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QVC raises £100,000 for Royal British Legion with sales of Buckley poppy pin
RESPONSIBLE/ETHICAL RETAIL ARTICLES
Scratching the surface: Ethical jewellery
As ethical jewellery finally starts to seep into the public consciousness, Laura McCreddie reports on the issues facing retailers and designers
What's the story?: Stories behind brands
A brand’s most powerful selling tool is its background story, which can capture the consumer’s imagination to form a lasting bond. Kate Donovan shares some brand stories with happy endings
Editor's choice
Going for Gold: A gold focus
Gold has certainly been the metal dominating the headlines. Retail Jeweller takes a look at what’s going on with the prices, how that is affecting the industry and what is happening in the ethical sector a year on from the launch of the Fairtrade Fairmined mark
Rising star: Johnny Mirpuri
Former banker Johnny Mirpuri ditched the City to go back to the classroom and follow his dreams
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One to One: Stephen Urquhart
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Retail Jeweller management special
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Management theory: Follow the leader
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Management tips: Tips for the times
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Management people: Getting to know you
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Management legal issues: Law and order
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Rising star: Firouzeh by Touran Reddaway
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One to one: Barry Cohen
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Baselworld men's watches: Retro reigns supreme
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Valentine's Day: Love is...
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Watches and Art: Not just a pretty face
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Keeping it in the family: Zoe and Morgan
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Shop the show and more articles: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Show me the money: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Point of difference: The Jewellery Show 2012
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Best of British: The Jewellery Show 2012
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The year that was
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In-depth: Highs and lows of 2011
