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Essential Tools of the Trade: Building Your Permanent Jewellery Kit

In very recent years, a new trend has emerged in the jewellery industry, gaining traction in renowned retailers and pop-up shops across the country. This trend known as Permanent Jewellery, also referred to as welded jewellery or bonded jewellery, is the art of laser welding chain to create bracelets and anklets directly onto the body removing the need for clasps and creating a permanent piece of jewellery which can only be removed by being cut off. Originating in the USA and this is now gradually starting to make its mark in the UK, Permanent Jewellery offers a novel approach to accessorising. It has swiftly evolved from a simple concept into a robust business model for many retailers, indicating its potential for widespread acceptance.

The Issue with the Promise of ‘Ethically Mined Gemstones’

The phrase “ethically mined gemstones” is increasingly used across the jewellery industry. On the face of it, it sounds reassuring. But after more than 50 years buying and supplying gemstones, we think it is a term that needs to be treated with some caution. The issue is not that ethical mining does not matter. It absolutely does. The issue is that, for much of the semi-precious gemstone market, it is extremely difficult to prove that a stone has been ethically mined from source all the way through to the finished bead, cabochon or cut stone.

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