![]() ![]() Now, inspiring change in an industry that has a devastating impact on some of the planet’s most fragile ecosystems and communities is MATILDE, the eponymous new sustainable fine jewellery brand by Matilde Faria Mourinho Felix, daughter of head coach of Roma, José Mourinho.Īt the heart of MATILDE is the belief that producing and buying fine jewellery shouldn’t have to cost the earth - or be out of reach for those who want to make a statement about their values with the accessories that they choose to wear. Whether it' s caring for your pieces at home, or taking them to be professionally cleaned, ensure to invest in your pieces long after you've made the purchase.īelow, we round up 10 of the best brands to shop now and wear forever, which only use lab-grown diamonds.From buying pre-loved and vintage, to actively seeking brands with sustainability at their core, more of us than ever are changing the way we shop to help protect the planet we share. In the same way as caring for your wardrobe in the right way is so important, looking after your jewellery box is too. Whenever we are making a new purchase – whether that's jewellery or clothes – if you aren't looking after your item in the right way so that they last a lifetime, then all your efforts to become more of a conscious shopper will go to waste. The process of creating a diamond in a lab is also more cost-effective, meaning that the pieces can be retailed for less. ![]() While lab-grown alternatives are better for the environment, they are also good for your bank account too. But we had more and more people coming to us, both individually and in couples, to enquire about bespoke engagement-ring designs – and we realised there was an opportunity to speak to a more modern, consciously-minded customer.” “Traditionally, there are a lot of ‘rules’ around shopping for one, from how much you should spend to where and how to choose a ring and that women aren’t a part of the process. “The engagement ring market is really ripe for modernisation,” Warch previously told us. Co-founder Jessica Warch, who launched Kimaï with Sidney Neuhaus, notes how the industry lends itself to a much-needed refresh. ![]() Kimaï is one of many lab-grown diamond brands gaining popularity, even with the royals as the Duchess of Sussex is a fan of the brand. With a less harmful impact on our planet, it's no wonder that many celebrities are choosing lab-grown diamond brands, as these labels are prioritising responsibility. Many jewellers are opting to use lab-grown diamonds in their designs, rather than their natural counterparts, in an effort to have a more ethical and sustainable footprint. While leading jewellery houses such as Chopard, Tiffany & Co and Cartier promote responsible mining – using known sources, recycled materials and certified mines – outside of those recognisable houses, there can be questionable methods of production and links to conflict. Just as with every other part of our wardrobes, there are more opportunities than ever to be sustainable and environmentally friendly when it comes to purchasing jewellery.ĭiamonds, thanks to their vast heritage and reputation as the most-prized precious stones, will doubtless always be a girls’ best friend – and so the luxury jewellery market continues to boom. ![]()
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