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Summit at Harvard University on sustainable jewelry

Published on June 8, 2023

Jewelery and the environment, society, sustainability. By now, even the world of luxury is paying attention to the issues of equity and solidarity. An Answer is the first collaboration between The Responsible Jewelery Council (RJC), The Mineralogical and Geological Museum of Harvard University (MGMH), and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The collaboration is reflected in an event scheduled for June 23 at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Three leaders come together to explore the challenges, opportunities and future of responsible practice at the State of the Art Jewelry Summit.

Metamorphosis, spilla by Wallace Chan. Courtesy of the artist — Metamorphosis brooch by Wallace Chan. Courtesy of the artist

Climate change and its implications on the supply chain, the business of technology and evolving consumer expectations: this unique day of panel discussions and presentations from global experts, academics and artists will share valuable insights into the value and desire they fuel the responsible jewels. Human rights, risk and conflict are also present and the day will conclude with representatives of the Young Diamantaires project discussing the future of the sector through the eyes of those who will inherit it.

Expertise al laboratorio Gia di Bangkog — GIA Laboratory Bangkok, Field Expedition

Three women will host the summit: Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, Susan Jacques, President and CEO Gia, and Raquel Alonso-Perez Ph.D, Curatrix, MGMH at Harvard University. The line-up of speakers includes artist-jeweler and inventor Wallace Chan, Lucara Diamond president and CEO Eira Thomas, Harvard environmental science and engineering professor Dan Schrag, who will deliver the keynote address.

Miniera di Chivor, in Colombia — Chivor mine, Colombia

RJC will launch its first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) toolkit at the summit, which will be available free of charge to all attendees. It is a project for applying concepts such as environment, social and governance to jewelry companies globally. The summit will bring together all sectors of the gem and jewelery industry to shape a collective approach and understanding of responsible jewellery. There will be a chance to network, brainstorm, listen and learn from current and future leaders at one of the world’s premier centers of learning, Harvard University.

Analisi al laboratorio Gia di Bangkok — Analysis at the Gia laboratory in Bangkok

I am thrilled that MGMH at Harvard University is hosting its first Responsible Jewelry Summit in partnership with RJC and Gia. Our mission is to unite art, science and industry so that we can face the future together. Growth must be more than economic.
Raquel Alonso-Perez, curator, Mineralogical and Geological Museum, Harvard University

Collana di by Charlotte Ehinger-Schwarz, 1876. Courtesy of the Tanzanite Foundation — Necklace by Charlotte Ehinger-Schwarz, 1876. Courtesy of the Tanzanite Foundation

Boccadamo is increasingly green

Published on March 7, 2023

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Is it possible to create green jewels even if they are other colors? It is the path that more and more companies are taking, convinced and aware that the aspect of environmental impact is no longer secondary, even in the choice of who buys. Boccadamo, a company specialized in affordable bijoux based in Frosinone, has also decided to follow a green path. Pushing on a decisive turn towards sustainability is the owner of the company, Tonino Boccadamo, who claims attention to the green ahead of its time, that is, already present for several years. Now the company has decided to underline the stages of the journey that began in 2013, with the decision to invest in photovoltaic systems.

The panels were used to use clean energy and make production self-sufficient, limiting energy supplies and reducing carbon dioxide emissions during plant operation, with minimal environmental impact. Then, Boccadamo also decided to use recycled silver and bronze, choosing certified suppliers, companies of reference in the trade, recovery and refining of precious metals, which have accreditations and certifications obtained from the main national and international authorities, concerning product quality , process, attention to the environment and safety.

Gold and silver are materials that can be recycled indefinitely, without losing their quality. The use of recycled silver and bronze, underlines the company, for Boccadamo jewels involves a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption and other impacts on the environment, since the use of recycled metals requires a much lower amount of resources than those extracted. Furthermore, the percentage of extracted silver still used for Boccadamo creations comes from transparent extractive mines, which respect and protect workers’ rights and encourage responsible commercial practices. The Chain of Custody and Code of Practice (CoP) certifications of the Responsible Jewelery Council (RJC), held by Boccadamo suppliers, constitute a guarantee of the integrity of the products and materials used, allowing the company to know the complete history of how they have been sourced, tracked and processed, from mine to retail. Finally, the crystals and semi-precious stones used do not contain lead and are all certified nickel free.

Anello in argento e cristallo della collezione Zoe

Artigiani al lavoro nel laboratorio Boccadamo

Tiffany goes green

Published on November 24, 2022

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Lo store di Tiffany all'angolo tra la 57a Strada e Fifth Avenue, New York

Tiffany gold will be green. In a proactive sense, that is, more sustainable. The American Maison controlled by the French group Lvmh announces an ecological turning point, with the aim of “accelerate its commitment to the fight against climate change with the commitment to achieve zero net emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) in all its operations (Scope 1 and 2) and supply chain (Scope 3) by 2040 in compliance with the Net-Zero Standard of the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). It’s not an easy goal. On the other hand, with the arrival of the French group on the bridge, the company has taken on connotations that are increasingly sensitive to social issues. And consumers, especially the younger ones, have expressed their appreciation for environmental protection policies.

Tiffany & Co., with this in mind, has set a short-term GHG reduction goal for 2030 in line with SBTi’s Net-Zero Standard. By 2030, the New York City company is committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 70 percent: emissions generated by Tiffany operations, such as stores, distribution centers, manufacturing and offices. Not only that: the brand wants to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 40%, i.e. those generated in the supply chain, which represent the vast majority of the Maison’s ecological footprint. The commitment to zero the climate footprint by 2040 precedes the Paris Climate Agreement by ten years. Additionally, Tiffany is responding to climate scientists’ call to keep warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius to prevent climate change from worsening.

Alexandre Arnault. Stefanie Keenan e Jon Kopaloff/ Getty Images per Tiffany & Co

But that’s not all: the next step is the net-zero goal, which will include a 90% reduction of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions by 2040. The remaining 10% of emissions will be neutralized by 2040, with removals of carbon thanks to Tiffany’s investments in nature-based solutions. Usually this translates, for example, into a policy of planting trees in some areas of the Earth. Tiffany also summarized her next moves, which we report below:

• Towards 100% sourcing of precious metals (gold, silver and platinum) from known recycled sources. Sourcing of recycled precious metals could reduce carbon emissions associated with metal sourcing by up to 90%, resulting in significant advances in Tiffany’s Scope 3 purchased goods and services category.
* This emissions reduction was calculated based on 2021 gold, silver and platinum procurement volumes and assumes 2022 procurement volumes will be consistent with 2021 volumes.

• Investing in sustainable transport, including a new partnership with Toshi, winner of the sixth Lvmh Innovation Award and last mile luxury delivery and services company. Founded in 2017, Toshi offers customer-scheduled 60-minute deliveries for luxury customers online and executes all deliveries with zero carbon emissions. Tiffany & Co. will launch with Toshi in New York and London in 2022, with plans to expand to other cities in 2023.

• Construction and renovation of more sustainable buildings across its retail, manufacturing, office and distribution sites. All major new construction, expansions, renovations and interior fittings are in the planning stage for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver or higher certification.

• Use 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and invest in operational energy efficiency initiatives. In 2021, 89 percent of Tiffany’s global electricity consumption came from clean, renewable sources, including power generated by solar panels at Tiffany & Co. locations and purchased renewable electricity credits. Tiffany & Co. will continue to invest in energy efficiency improvements such as LED lighting, HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling) upgrades, and improved building management systems.

• Expand investment in nature-based solutions, building on the House’s long heritage in protecting natural ecosystems. Tiffany & Co. will continue to prioritize projects that protect and restore natural ecosystems, reduce carbon emissions, and strengthen local communities.

Diamante nel laboratorio Tiffany di Anversa

The fair jewels of Brilliant Earth

Published on October 17, 2022

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If you have noticed that a competition is underway among jewelers to see who is more respectful of the environment and uses ethical principles in the procurement of gold and gems, know that there are also those who have thought about it before the others. Brilliant Earth, based in San Francisco, sells jewelry and even single gems, natural or laboratory that it guarantees are ethically sourced. And given that over the years the trend of sustainable and environmentally sensitive jewelry has begun to appeal to the general public, in 2021 the company also decided to go public on Wall Street.

Anello in oro giallo e diamante taglio brillante

Brilliant Earth was founded in 2005 by Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg. According to many, the example of the Californian company has prompted many other jewelers to imitate its philosophy. Brilliant Earth uses natural diamonds that come from the Diavik and Ekati mines in Canada, Namibia and Botswana. Sapphires, on the other hand, come from Australia or Malawi. Gold, silver and platinum are either recycled or by cooperatives that meet the standards set by the Alliance for Responsible Mining. In addition, they are Certified Carbonfree Business Partners and use certified sustainable wood for their jewelry packaging boxes as well. Obviously the company is certified by the Responsible Jewelery Council and, as if that were not enough, it uses a blockchain platform to guarantee the traceability of the gems.

The list of good deeds also includes funding a mobile school in Lungudi, Democratic Republic of Congo, and collaboration with Rainforest Alliance, an international non-profit organization. Oh, yeah, what about the jewels? They are quite traditional. Through the website it is also possible to create a ring by choosing the type of setting, shape and quality of the diamond. This too is an act of goodness (for those who buy).

L’elenco delle buone azioni comprende anche il finanziamento di una scuola mobile a Lungudi, nella Repubblica Democratica del Congo, e la collaborazione con Rainforest Alliance, un’organizzazione internazionale senza scopo di lucro. Ah, già, e i gioielli? Sono piuttosto tradizionali. Attraverso il sito internet è possibile anche creare un anello scegliendo il tipo di impostazione, forma e qualità del diamante. Anche questo è un atto di bontà (per chi acquista).

Anello in oro bianco e diamanti Petite Twiste Vine

Anello Lunette Luxe in oro bianco e diamanti

Who buys laboratory diamonds?

Published on September 4, 2022

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Un diamante grezzo emerge dal reattore al plasma CVD di De Beers

Who buys factory-made diamonds? Synthetic diamonds, from a chemical point of view completely identical to natural ones, are a recent bet on the jewelry market. While until a few years ago these diamonds, produced with different methods, were confined for industrial use (for example, for cutting machines), now artificial diamonds are also more widespread in jewelry. Those who sell them define these stones as “grown” or “grown” in the laboratory. Pay attention to it: the two terms, chosen for marketing, suggest that the stones are like plants that grow or are cultivated in a kind of greenhouse. An idea that has thus been associated with the concept of sustainability: the diamonds that come out of a production plant are green, those extracted from the earth are not. An idea that does not all agree with. Certainly, however, they are cheaper diamonds.

Controllo del reattore al plasma CVD che produce diamanti in laboratorio

In any case, marketing and advertising are powerful tools, as certified by a market research conducted in the United States by The MVEye. The research identified the buyer groups who, according to the analyst firm, are driving explosive global growth in the lab-grown diamond industry. The company has divided the customers of these synthetic diamonds into several groups. The first group is defined as In the Know (i.e. informed) and is made up of millennials between the ages of 25 and 38. In short, young people who have established that laboratory diamonds are truly green. The group, the survey specifies, includes multiple ethnic groups and non-traditional couples.

Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio Lightbox di De Beers

The second group, on the contrary, has been described as In the Dark (that is, they are in the dark). This segment of people is also made up of millennials between the ages of 25 and 38 who, however, have not heard of lab-grown diamonds. On the other hand, according to The MVEye they can easily be persuaded to buy synthetic diamond jewelry. This group also includes multiple ethnicities and non-traditional couples.

Punto luce di Lightbox — Punto luce con diamante di laboratorio Lightbox

The third group detected is that of Upgraders (ie those who like to update themselves on news). They are more mature consumers, aged 55 or over, but ready to buy engagement rings (if they are sprightly) or more easily for some anniversary. They often don’t have much knowledge about lab-grown diamonds, but they might be motivated to buy a larger size diamond if they find that man-made ones are cheaper. In short, it is a question of budget. Finally, another group has been defined as SPF, which stands for Self-purchasing females, that is, women who buy jewelry for themselves. According to the research, they too would be a type of customer ready to buy an artificial diamond thanks to the price advantage.

Kering and Cartier focus on sustainability

Published on July 17, 2022

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The French group Kering, which controls brands such as Gucci, Boucheron, Qeelin, Pomellato, Dodo and Girard-Perregaux (as well as those in the fashion sector) focuses on sustainability, a value increasingly appreciated by those who buy jewelry and watches. Together with Cartier, which is part of the Swiss Richemont group, the company has created the Watch & Jewelery Initiative 2030, an initiative that aims to promote the sustainability of watches and jewelry. And now he has called the former executive director of the Responsible Jewelery Council, Iris Van der Veken, to the top.

The manager will serve as executive director and general secretary of the Watch & Jewelery Initiative 2030. Iris Van der Veken’s involvement was foreshadowed, but has only now become operational. The manager has more than 20 years of global experience across the world of industry, jewelry and fashion and is also a member of the board of Iseal and Diamonds Do Good. Watch & Jewelery Initiative involved brands such as Chanel Horlogerie Joaillerie, Montblanc, Pandora, Rosy Blue and Swarovski.

Henry Francois Pinault, patron di Kering

Johann Rupert, Ceo e azionista di Richemont

With Aether Diamonds the zero environmental impact diamond

Published on February 26, 2022

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Synthesis diamonds that have zero or negative environmental impact. Aether Diamonds is the first company that can boast true environmental sustainability for its laboratory-produced stones. A goal that is not, as many believe, easy to achieve. Diamonds produced in the laboratory, that is, in high-tech factories, are always offered as gems that have no impact on the environment, unlike those extracted in mines. Too bad it’s not true: producing diamonds consumes a lot of energy. And the energy is produced in many cases with coal (for example in China most of the power plants are still of this type), or gas and petroleum derivatives. Only a small part of energy is produced thanks to the wind or the sun. In short, synthetic diamonds or, according to marketing storytelling, “grown in the laboratory” (as if they were vegetables) are not zero-impact.

Diamante di laboratorio prodotto da Aether Diamonds

Aether Diamonds, which is based in New York, appears to be different. It is, in fact, the first company in the world that produces diamonds to obtain the B Corp certification. The acronym, also referred to as B Corporation or B Lab, is a certification issued to virtuous companies for their social and environmental performance. It is awarded by B Lab, a global non-profit organization with offices in the United States, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and a partnership in Latin America with System B. To obtain and maintain certification, companies must receive a minimum score and pay an annual fee based on annual sales. Companies must also repeat the certify every three years.

Orecchini con diamanti di laboratorio di Aether Diamonds: sono venduti a quasi 40.000 dollari

The B Lab has assigned Aether Diamonds an impact score of 96.5 (the minimum is 80) after a long evaluation of the company’s business. Aether has committed to removing 20 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere for every carat sold, effectively offsetting the carbon footprint of the average American customer of 1.25 years. According to Ryan Shearman, co-founder and CEO of Aether, the B Corp certification reassures customers that by purchasing an Aether diamond they are helping to create a better future for themselves and the planet.

The jewels of Aaron Henry that love nature and are born in California

Published on January 16, 2022

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Anello Honeycomb in oro 18 carati e diamanti

Jewels and nature, jewelry and the environment, jewelry and sustainability: Aaron Henry is a Californian jeweler who puts green philosophy first. But without giving up luxury. Perhaps Greta Thunberg, the young champion of the climate cause, would like it. Most of the jewels of the American designer have leaves and flowers as their subject (and not only). Of course, it is not the only one who has chosen this theme, but his is not just a formal choice.

Aspen and Brier Leaf Necklace in oro 19,2 caratiAaron Furlong was born in California and represents the third generation in a family of jewelers and gemstone dealers. The designer also attended the classical training of training: degree in gemology at the Gemological Institute of America, Bachelor of Arts of the University of California, Davis. He then did a six-year apprenticeship with a master jeweler, until he created his brand. He was successful, witnessed by a series of awards. For his jewelry he uses platinum or various shades of gold at least 18 carats, together with stones with certification that certifies the highest quality.

Orecchini a forma di rami in oro 19,2 carati

Collana Aspen and Southerne Oak Leaf in oro 19,2 carati

Anello Olive Branch in oro bianco 18 carati e diamanti

Orecchini Jacaranda in oro, zaffiri viola e blu, diamanti

Orecchini Mosaic in oro e diamanti — Orecchini Mosaic in oro 18 carati e diamanti

anello tanzanite — Anello in oro bianco, diamanti e tanzanite

BaYou with Love offers jewelry with gold hidden in computers

Published on January 3, 2022

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Orecchini Ocean Totem in oro 14 carati, turchese, diamanti di laboratorio

BaYou with Love also offers jewelry made with gold hidden in computers.

Do you want to know the most important word for jewelry in the coming years? Sustainability. Using gold and gems of sustainable origin is the goal for all brands, but there are those who have chosen an original way to reach the goal. This is the case, for example, of BaYou with Love, a Los Angeles-based brand focused on sustainable fashion and production in the fields of jewelry, clothing, home and beauty. BaYou with Love was founded by actress and environmentalist Nikki Reed. Unlike other jewelry brands, BaYou with Love also uses gold that has a surprising provenance: computers.

Anello in oro giallo 14 carati con diamanti creati in laboratorio

BaYou with Love and Dell, in fact, have collaborated in the creation of 10-18 carat gold jewelry collections designed by Nikki Reed and made in Los Angeles from recycled gold, mostly from that hidden inside old computers, recovered and responsibly extracted through Dell’s recycling programs. Only around 12.5% of electronics are recycled responsibly globally. For example, Americans throw away more than $ 60 million in gold or silver every year on phones alone. For this Dell extracts the gold from the old motherboards contained in computers. It is an example of a circular economy applied to jewelry. The other materials used for the jewelry are also of sustainable origin.

Collana con perle di variscite verde e oro 14 carati

For example, Bayou most of the diamonds used are produced in the laboratory by Diamond Foundry, but 100% zero emissions: the machines that create the synthetic stones are powered 100% by hydroelectric sources supplied by the Columbia River, Washington State. . In addition, Nikki Reed partnered with Morgan Bogle, founder of Freedom of Animals, an organization for the protection of animal rights, and spent a year with him developing Bayou with Love.

Orecchini in oro 14 carati e diamanti sintetici

Collana con pendente in oro 14 carati e diamanti sintetici

Orecchini Ocean Totem in oro 14 carati, turchese verde rame, diamanti di laboratorio

Anello in oro 14 carati e diamante creato in laboratorio di 2 carati

Anello in oro giallo 14 carati con 13 zaffiri di differenti sfumature

The Green Blue Days with leBebè

Published on October 12, 2021

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Jewelry and sustainability: leBebè, a brand born in 2007 on the initiative of the brothers Paolo, Fabrizio and Mariana Verde, takes part in Green Blue Days, the first edition of the event on sustainable development that will take place in Naples from 13 to 15 October.

Green Blue Days is a project on systemic sustainability. A forum in the form of a talk structured over several days, where you can listen and share experiences, propose solutions, study action plans to integrate the culture of Green-Blue into every aspect of life.

We have welcomed the proposal to take part in this cultural project as it aims to communicate the values of our brand: sustainability, in its three main forms, economic, environmental and social. In fact, in 2019 we embarked on a reforestation project with Treedom, which we are carrying out and which now has two leBebé forests with a total of 400 fruit trees. The goal is, at first glance, that of environmental sustainability, but it is an initiative aimed mainly at female communities, the main players in the project, to support their emancipation and independence.
Andrea Pennacchioni, Marketing & Sales Director of leBebé gioielli

The company has also decided to support the Telefono Rosa in the fight against violence against women: a collaboration that will last over time “in order to make a tangible contribution, both economically and socially”.

Homi returns and focuses on the environment

Published on June 15, 2021

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Jewelery and bijoux must also be made with a focus on environmental impact. The next Homi Fashion & Jewels Exhibition, which returns to the Fiera Milano space from 18 to 20 September, has decided to focus on the environmental impact aspect. Objective: to spread the concepts concerning recycling, using waste or ecological materials, using renewable sources, adopting vegan and cruelty free solutions, also in the world of goldsmith and artisan production. And the brands that have made sustainability their trump card will be among the protagonists of the Milan show to express, once more, all the versatility of their variations.

Among these, Nedumo Jewels, which uses the woods of the hulls of dismissed ships to create imaginative jewels, in which the signs of the time of the material blend with precious and unique details. Or Thais Bernardes, a model Brazilian company who lives and works in Milan, who among her special projects aimed at social and territorial protection, has created a jewelry capsule inspired by the indigenous people of the Amazon whose part of the proceeds from the sale will go to their support. The event in attendance will follow the necessary safety protocols, offering the industry community a place to meet and discuss, giving an important sign of recovery to the whole market.

More sustainability for Tiffany

Published on October 2, 2020

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Una serra in argento che, dice Tiffany, ha richiesto oltre mille ore di lavoro

While the battle with Lvmh, guilty of having evaded the marriage proposed a year ago, continues with the blows of lawyers, Tiffany & Co. looks ahead. The New York Maison has long identified the concept of sustainability as one of the guidelines to follow: a policy which, among other things, seems to meet the approval of its customers. Furthermore, the goals also reflect the heated debate (to put it mildly) about ethnic and gender equality within American society.
This is why Tiffany has just announced its 2025 Sustainability Goals. It is a program that outlines the company’s priorities in terms of sustainability for the coming years. Together with this strategic manifesto, the company has published its latest Sustainability Report, the tenth since 2011.

The 2025 Sustainability Goals, explains the Maison, are based on the results of a rigorous assessment of the social and environmental effects and opportunities associated with Tiffany’s business, developed in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Tiffany’s 2025 Sustainability Goals will serve as our north star and guide us on our sustainability journey over the coming years,” said Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Chairman & President, The Tiffany & Co. Foundation. “The bar for Sustainability leadership continues to rise, and we cannot rest on our laurels. It is critical for us to have a strong plan in place to guide our actions and show how we are continuing to work towards creating a positive impact on people and the planet.
Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer of Tiffany & Co

Here in summary, here are Tiffany’s main 2025 Sustainability Goals.

Products

Tiffany is committed to ensuring that every step in the journey of its products contributes to the well-being of people and the planet.
By 2025, achieve 100% traceability of individually registered diamonds, tracing back to the source mine or the supplier’s approved mines.
By 2021, obtain 100% traceability of all the gold, silver and platinum we use for our jewels, going back to the mine or to those involved in recycling.
By 2025, responsibly acquire all essential materials for products, product packaging and store interiors, following our Materials Guide.

Analisi in un laboratorio Tiffany — Analisi delle gemme in un laboratorio Tiffany

People

Priority to diversity, inclusive environments and growth in order to have a positive effect on our employees, consumers and communities.
By 2025, to be the most inclusive luxury brand and to be recognized for this by consumers in the most important markets.
By 2025, the ethnic diversity of executives in the US will more closely reflect that of the US workforce.
By 2023, all executives and their superiors will have participated in leadership development initiatives.

Planet

Tiffany is committed to protecting the natural world with decisive action on climate change and the conservation of the planet.
By 2025, achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions and increase climate resilience.
Starting from 2021, all new constructions, extensions, renovations and interior fittings will have to obtain the Leed Silver certification or higher.
By 2025, eliminate single-use plastic packaging and materials that contain plastic.

Tiffany makes diamonds traceable

Published on August 19, 2020

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Ethically correct jewelry: it is a need that is increasingly requested by those who buy a precious object. In short, gold and diamonds must not come from mines that ruin the environment or exploit those who work there. With this premise, in October Tiffany & Co. will take a further step forward in terms of diamond traceability. The jewelry giant that passed under the insignia of the French group LVMH will disclose the entire processing path of its recently procured individually registered diamonds (starting from 0.18 carats).

In practice, those who buy a Tiffany jewel with diamonds will also know the country in which each stone is worked and mounted. This transparency, Tiffany points out, represents a first in the sector and follows what was announced a year ago, namely that the company would become the first luxury jeweler globally to indicate the origin (region or countries of origin) of its registered diamonds individually.

Diamante Tiffany nel laboratorio alle Mauritius

Today, our commitment to diamond traceability takes it one step further. Our customers deserve to know that a Tiffany diamond meets the highest standards, not only in terms of quality, but also in terms of environmental and social responsibility. We believe that diamond traceability is the best way to guarantee both.
Anisa Kamadoli Costa, Chief Sustainability Officer of Tiffany & Co

Selezione dei diamanti nel laboratorio di Antwerp (Anversa)

Information relating to the region or country of origin, the place where each diamond was cut, polished, graded and certified and then mounted on a piece of jewelry, will be shared with customers for each newly procured individually registered diamond (obviously this is not is possible for jewelry made in the past). This information may be disclosed by any Tiffany & Co. expert and will also be contained within the Tiffany Diamond Certificate.

Among the luxury jewelers on a global level, adds the American Maison, Tiffany & Co. is the only brand to own and manage five diamond processing laboratories around the world, where over 1,500 artisans work to enhance the maximum brilliance. scattering and sparkling of the stones, not just the carat weight. Thanks to these proprietary laboratories in Belgium, Mauritius, Botswana, Vietnam and Cambodia, as well as the Tiffany Gemological Laboratory in New York and five jewelry manufacturing laboratories in North America, the company is able to guarantee that its standards are met. superlatives.

Telling the Tiffany diamond processing journey reflects decades of investment in our supply chain. Among the luxury jewelers, Tiffany is the only one to directly source rough diamonds extracted in a responsible way, to work and mount such diamonds, respecting its own standards in its own laboratories.
Andrew Hart, Senior Vice President Diamond and Jewelry Supply at Tiffany & Co

Sustainability choice for Pandora: only silver and recycled gold

Published on June 2, 2020

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It is a choice that some large Maison already have done, to which Pandora is now added: by 2025 the Danish brand will completely stop producing its jewels using freshly extracted gold and silver and will only purchase recycled resources. This will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by two thirds for silver and over 99% for gold.

The choice is important, also because the quantity of precious metals used by Pandora is more impressive than that of high jewelery brands, which sell few pieces at a higher price. Pandora, on the other hand, distributes thousands of charms, bracelets, rings and earrings all over the world.

Gold and silver are splendid materials that can be recycled indefinitely, without losing their quality. The metals extracted centuries ago are still as good as new. They will not oxidize and will never be ruined. We hope to help develop a more environmentally friendly processing method and prevent these precious metals from ending up in landfills. We want to help build a more circular economy.
Alexander Lacik, CEO of Pandora

Today, to tell the truth, 71% of gold and silver from Pandora jewelry already comes from recycled sources. But a complete use of unextracted gold and silver will reduce carbon dioxide emissions, water consumption and reduce other environmental impacts, since the recycling of precious metals uses less resources than the extraction of new metals. The carbon dioxide emissions generated by the supply of recycled silver are one third of those generated by the extracted silver, while the recycling of gold is equivalent to a quantity of carbon dioxide emissions 600 times less than that derived from the extraction of gold , according to life cycle assessments.

Silver is the most used material in Pandora jewelry and, based on weight, it represents more than half of the materials purchased. Pandora also uses in smaller quantities gold, palladium, copper and artificial stones such as nano-crystals and cubic zirconia. The decision to use only recycled gold and silver involves all the uses of these metals in Pandora jewelry, such as the use in grains, in semi-finished products such as necklaces and in other parts that come from third party suppliers.

These Anabela Chan earrings are made with an amazing material

Published on February 20, 2020

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Alluminio arcobaleno riciclato, oro 18 carati, vermeil in oro giallo 18 carati, gemme sintetiche

Spring, nature, sustainability: three ideas that made the new Anabela Chan collection flourish. The series of earrings and brooches from the Blooms collection were created with a revolutionary idea: they are made with recycled aluminum. The metal is that of the beverage cans. Reused, and combined with gold and gems created in the laboratory, it becomes a material for refined jewelry. Judge for yourself: just look at these images to understand that recycling even the most humble materials can turn into sustainable luxury.

Orecchini della collezione Bloom, con tormalina paraiba creata in laboratorio

The project, explains the London-based Hong Kong designer, has lasted two and a half years, since 2017. Before arriving at this exceptional result, Anabela Chan experimented with many attempts in the melting and refining processes of aluminum cans, expired at a temperature of 600 degrees centigrade. And then, after being transformed into metal bars, used in combination with the traditional artisanal method of lost wax casting. The metal takes on intense colors, sometimes iridescent.

The jewels then took the form of exuberant flowers, with the addition of synthetic, but quality gems, often with an unusual cut, such as the trilliant one. The elements were worked by hand, individually. Even the choice of using synthetic gemstones was really decided out of respect for the nature and conditions of those working on the extraction. Indeed, Anabela Chan says she was shocked after a visit to the mines of Sri Lanka.

Orecchini in alluminio color bronzo rosa

VicenzaOro will open in the name of sustainability

Published on August 31, 2019

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Sustainability is the theme core of the new VicenzaOro edition (7-11 September) ♦ ︎

Countdown to VicenzaOro September (7-11 September), which will still be dedicated to the theme of sustainability in the world of jewelry. The underlying theme, in fact, is Spreading Sustainability, which will be developed on the occasion of Visio.Next, the inaugural round table of international experts, scheduled for Saturday 7 September at 10.30 at the Tiziano hall (Hall 7.1) of the Vicenza Fair. Objective: to spread the culture of sustainability, to communicate its importance and to look at the most effective best practices for undertaking an entrepreneurial path in this direction will be the themes at the center of the debate that will see representatives of the fashion world, journalists and international influencers, representatives of the government and major companies in the jewelery sector, which are already developing Corporate Social Responsibility projects.

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Among the topics addressed are the supply of stones and minerals, the growth in the demand for sustainable raw materials, the need to be informed about the new codes that are soon in place for companies and the story of how the storytelling of brands and brands has evolved media in communication with the consumer, up to a practical reflection on risks, costs and benefits for companies that choose the path of sustainability.
Simonetta Di Tommaso, officials at the Ministry of Economic Development, Will Kahn, Market Director for Fashion Jewelery Operandi and Contributing Editor of Town and Country Magazine, Cristina Squarcialupi, vice president of Unoaerre, Matteo Ward, CEO and Cmo Wråd , coordinated by the director of Sole 24 Ore, Fabio Tamburini.

Booth di Nanis a VicenzaOro September 2018 ©Gioiellis

Booth di Palmiero a VicenzaOro September 2018 ©Gioiellis

L'area Design Room a VicenzaOro September — L’area Design Room a VicenzaOro September

An anti-pollution ring

Published on July 2, 2019

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For all lovers of nature and sustainability: here is the ring that imprisons smog ︎

Excessive heat, torrential rains, seasons that rebel: it is the climate that changes. And for those who love nature, here is an anti-pollution ring. The Dutch artist Daan Roosegaarde invented it. He was wondering how to remedy the particles of pollution, mostly made up of carbon, which are released into the air. He decided to compress the particles. And, since the diamond is an allotrope (ie a variant from a chemical point of view) of carbon, it is almost (almost) like having a diamond on your finger. Very almost, in fact. The extraction device of this pollution fruit is called Studio Roosegaarde’s Smog Free Tower, an air purification system almost 7 meters high, in Rotterdam, which aims to clean up parks and other public spaces.

The Smog Free Ring, on the other hand, contains smog collected by Beijing and Rotterdam. In case you ask, it has already been chosen as an engagement ring and wedding ring by couples from all over the world, obviously lovers of nature and the environment. The profit from sales of the Smog Free Ring is used to develop eco-sustainable solutions. If you want to support the cause and buy compressed smog, know that it costs 2000 euros plus taxes and shipping costs. Margherita Donato

Lo Smog Free Ring indossato da Miss Yoko

Sustainable jewels in VicenzaOro January

Published on January 16, 2019

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VicenzaOro January in an edition dedicated to sustainable jewelery. With many new features ♦ ︎

VicenzaOro January it’s back (Friday 18 – Wednesday 23). For the main italian fair dedicated to jewelry is, this time, the first appointment completely organized by the new management of Italian Exhibition Group, that is without the presence of former manager Corrado Facco and former vice president Matteo Marzotto. Not only that: it will also be the first time, after 25 years, without an important exhibitor like Pasquale Bruni, but with the presence of new brands and some returns, like Chantecler. But this does not changes the importance of the appointment, a firm reference point for the gold industry and for jewelry lovers. Easy to summarize the official data of VicenzaOro January.

More than 59,000 square meters gross of spaces set up, 36,000 expected visitors, including international buyers, producers and designers from more than 130 countries: 60% of visitors come from abroad.

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As usual, the exhibitors are divided into homogeneous areas: Icon, Look, Creation, Expression, Essence, Evolution, to which is added the Design Room with 12 invited brands. For companies, in conjunction with Vicenzaoro, also returns T.Gold, the exhibition dedicated to machinery and innovative technologies applied to jewelery and precious objects. And for visitors, following the Milan Design Week model, the program outside the Fair is back: Vioff Golden Wood edition (from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 January).
The program of initiatives will be dedicated, among other things. fundraising for the reconstruction of a wood on the Asiago plateau after the flood last autumn. The Fuori Fiera created by the City of Vicenza to promote the city and its excellences includes a program of initiatives dedicated to art, culture, entertainment and sporting exhibitions, widespread crafts & design shows, products of local businesses.

In addition to the stands with the new collections, VicenzaOro January also offers a series of training events as usual.

Booth di Tirisi a VicenzaOro September 2018 ©Gioiellis

The Club degli Orafi Italia, for example, has organized a conference on the hot topic of sustainability: Sustainable (R) evolution: creating value through social purpose, scheduled for Sunday morning, January 20th, with Gabriele Aprea, president of the Club degli Orafi Italia and Chantecler , and by Marco Carniello, director of Ieg’s Jewelery & Fashion division, Eleonora Rizzuto, director of Sustainable Development for Bulgari and Lvmh, Aram Shishmanian, CEO of the World Gold Council, Enzo Liverino, president of Enzo Liverino 1894, Gaetano Cavalieri, president of Cibjo . In fact, the fil rouge of the appointment is sustainable creativity. Starting from the conference of Visio.Next, to continue in the Digital Talks, in the Gem Talks and in the presentation of Trendvision, will be the main theme in the six days of Vicenza.

Laura Bicego e una prova gioielli nell'area di Nanis. ©Gioiellis.com — Laura Bicego e una prova gioielli nell’area di Nanis. ©Gioiellis.com

Vetrina di Casato a VicenzaOro. ©Gioiellis.com

Bracciale con diamanti e zaffiri in vetrina a VicenzaOro

Chopard always greener

Published on March 22, 2018

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Orecchini Happy Hearts con madreperla thaitiana, oro rosa e diamanti

At Baselworld Chopard becomes even greener (and renews the Happy Hearts collection) ♦ ︎
Baselworld is not just an opportunity for the big Maison to present new collections. Chopard, for example, has chosen the stage of the watch and jewelery fair to announce a green turning point. Or better yet again, to underline the philosophy that was embraced five years ago by the Swiss brand of fine jewelery and watchmaking and which is now further strengthened.
Protection of the environment, social responsibility and sustainability are, in fact, the themes that Chopard’s co-president, Caroline Scheufele, has decided to deal with the media. Gold and stones increasingly traceable, extracted so as not to cause harm to people and limit the impact on the environment: the project The Journey to sustainable Luxury by Chopard brings the date of 2013. At the Cannes Film Festival Chopard has already presented the first Green Carpet Collection to respect these intentions to the letter. And in 2014 presented the world’s first watch made with fairmined gold.
Now Chopard wants to take even bigger steps towards sustainability.
An example is the Happy Hearts collection, one of the Maison’s blockbusters. Now to this line of jewelry is added a new version with Tahitian mother of pearl, with a dark tinge tending to green (in theme with the green philosophy of Chopard), which is added to the existing variants in red, pink, blue, green and turquoise , as well as diamonds, onyx, malachite and tiger’s eye. Chopard hearts with Tahitian mother of pearl are mounted on 18-carat rose gold and take the form of earrings and a matching bracelet, with a diamond moving in a little heart. Giulia Netrese

Chopard, bracciale Happy Hearts con madreperla thaitiana, oro rosa e diamante

Bracciale con malachite, oro rosa e diamante

I co-presidenti di Chopard, Karl Friedrich e Caroline Scheufele al Festival di Cannes

That’s what will be VicenzaOro 2017

Published on December 21, 2016

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Anticipations of what will be VicenzaOro January 2017 in the version of Italian Exhibition Group: the main theme is sustainability.
Gold, yes, but with responsiblity to those who extract and to the environment. The concept is the underlying theme of VicenzaOro January 2017. On the other hand, The Responsible Gold, the theme of the event, has Already Been addressed in previous editions, for the promotion of Corporate Social Responsibility in gioielliero gold industry. With this philosophy politically correct Italian Exhibition Group, the fair trade company formed by the integration between Rimini Fiera and Fiera di Vicenza, has started to warm up the engines ahead of the new edition of the event, Which has as its slogan the International Jewellery Boutique . VicenzaOro is scheduled in Vicenza 20 to 25 January 2017, as usual, with products, new collections and innovations for more than 1,500 brands from 36 countries.
A secure machine
The Exhibition, founded over 60 years ago, this year reinforces the role of IEG as a top player and his commitment to the promotion of corporate social responsibility in gioielliero gold sector, thanks to a rich calendar of events, conferences and many dedicated to the news issue, Involving the expected visitors, including buyers, journalists, opinion leaders and trend setters, coming from 120 countries.
“In recent years VicenzaOro has evolved to position itself among the first International Trade Show dedicated to the jewelery industry”, is the comment of Corrado Facco, director general of Italian Exhibition Group. “A transformation Implemented by configuring a single format in the world, to integrate the role of performance of the Event business platform With That of influential think tank of jewelery, providing quality content and information on the trends and dynamics of the market. With the edition of January 2017, this route opens important new VicenzaOro page signed Italian Exhibition Group. the new company inherits the extraordinary work done by Fiera di Vicenza with the aim to Further Enhance the Show, improve the supply of services and increasing time the presence of international operators , creating value for all of the industry players. ”
All fruits plus one
As in the last four editions, the fair is divided into six formats: Icon, Look, Creation, Expression, Essence and Evolution, That is, That areas bring together companies in the same field. These are Supplemented by the project Now, Not Ordinary Watches, Launched for the first time last September in VicenzaOro September and dedicated to the world of Independent Watch Brands. In January will be the turn of Now Next: area dedicated to product advances of exhibitors who will be present at the next edition of Now VO During September 2017 (23-27 September).

L'ingresso a VicenzaOro January 2016 — L’ingresso a VicenzaOro January 2016