EDITOR’S LETTER
CONTRIBUTORS
Ethics beyond a trend
CONTRIBUTORS
JANET FITCH
Janet is a veteran
JF columnist, and
has written for
both magazines
and newspapers
including the Sun
and the Daily Mail,
later owning her own
jewellery shops
TIM INGLE
Tim is co-founder
and director of Ingle
& Rhode Ltd, the
UK’s leading ethical
fine jewellery brand.
REBECCA
SHARE
Rebecca is
gemmologist
and jewellery
manager for The
Fine Jewellery
Company based
in Birmingham,
the city renowned
for its historic
Jewellery Quarter
JAMES VEALE
James is the
founder and
designer of Veale
Fine Jewellery
which specialises
in designing and
creating client’s
jewellery based
on their own
imagination and
creativity.
ON THE
COVER
As corporate social responsibility increasingly
plays on the mind of businesses and
consumers alike, Tim Ingle, founder of ethical
fine jewellery brand Ingle and Rhode looks
at ethical concerns as being more than a
‘preachy’ trend but rather a way of ensuring
the planet and the people living on it are
looked after and not damaged by a business’
actions. Read what he has to say on page 20.
Those who set trends are also explored in this issue - The Fine
Jewellery Company’s jewellery manager Rebecca Share speaks
about the celebrities and public figures who have helped to create
a demand for certain pieces and brands through what they wear
during public appearances. Find out what she has to say on page 16.
Continuing on from what’s trending and selling, in our talking
point feature we speak to you about what your most popular
jewellery pieces are right now.
In this month’s retail advice features, the influence of lighting
in retail is explored as is the effectiveness of the retail sector’s
communication with its Gen Z customers. Read more on pages 24
and 27.
I hope you enjoy this issue.
MICHAEL NORTHCOTT
Editor, Jewellery Focus
[email protected]
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TRENDSETTERS
A look at how celebrities, royalty and prominent
trendsetters throughout history continue to
influence jewellery tastes today
THE ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT OF DIAMONDS
Trendsetters
Page 16
RETAIL ADVICE
How the Millennial generation is taking
positive steps to fall on the right side of
history when it comes to the diamond industry
28
Is retail communicating with
Generation Z in the right way?
33
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JANET FITCH TAKING STOCK YOUR VIEWS
Our columnist’s take on the
month’s jewellery trends A look at the latest product releases
and business services We hear from Joshua James
Jewellery about its business
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