Fair Luxury, the pioneering movement for responsible jewellery, in collaboration with the Goldsmiths’ Centre, is set to host an unmissable event: The State of Sustainability in the Jewellery Industry, on 9 June 2025 at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in London. Almost a decade after their inaugural conference in 2016, Fair Luxury is once again rallying the jewellery, silversmithing, and allied industries to pause, reflect, and reignite the conversation around sustainability. In a world where ‘eco-friendly’, ‘sustainable’, and ‘ethical’ have become commonplace buzzwords, this conference invites the sector to dig deeper and ask the tough questions: How ethical are we, really?
The jewellery world stands at a crossroads. While significant progress has been made in promoting responsible sourcing, ethical production, and transparent communication, there is still a long journey ahead. Fair Luxury believes that jewellery, when produced responsibly, has the power to create sustainable livelihoods for all involved—from the miners who extract precious materials to the designers and retailers who bring exquisite pieces to life. They envision an industry that redistributes wealth fairly and respects our planet’s fragile ecosystems, offering beauty without compromise.
The upcoming conference will spotlight the industry’s successes over the past decade and act as a catalyst for continued change. It will feature an exceptional line-up of speakers, each passionately committed to building a fairer jewellery future. Among the confirmed names are:
- Joanna Hardy, jewellery advisor and celebrated lecturer
- Aastha Sethi, Head of Sustainability at Boodles
- Kerry Saunders, Operations Director at Weston Beamor
- Greg Valerio MBE, Founder & Director of PeaceGold
- Cristina Villegas, Director of Sustainable Jewellery at Pact
- Jamie Moore, Marketing Director at Positive Luxury
- Emma Beckett, Founder of EBPR
- Chris Hocknell, Director at Eight Versa and Natural Carbon Solutions
- Charlie Cotton, Founder of ecollective
- Jos Skeates, Founder of EC One and Trustee of the Goldsmiths’ Centre
- Alex Monroe, renowned designer and sustainability advocate
- Saskia Shutt, ethical jewellery designer
The day will be packed with panel discussions on responsible mining, human rights, carbon emissions, sustainable manufacturing practices, and the evolving role of marketing and communications in promoting genuine change. Each session is crafted to inspire, challenge, and equip attendees with the knowledge they need to drive positive action within their own businesses and beyond.
The setting for this vital gathering, the Goldsmiths’ Centre, plays a crucial role in supporting the jewellery and silversmithing industries. Dedicated to fostering lifelong learning, technical excellence, and community spirit, the Centre offers education, business support, workspace, and funding opportunities, helping close the industry’s skills gap and ensuring that creativity and craftsmanship continue to thrive.
This conference is deliberately designed as a live, non-recorded event to create an environment of open, candid dialogue. As Victoria Waugh, a member of the Fair Luxury team and co-founder of responsible fashion consultancy V&V, explains:
The Fair Luxury conference is a crucial opportunity to reflect on what we, as an industry, have achieved over the last decade, review learnings, and importantly recognise the significant efforts still needed to ensure the jewellery supply chain is a fair and safe place for all involved.
With tickets priced at just £35 per person, this is an unmissable opportunity to be part of a passionate, committed community that is redefining the future of jewellery.
Date and Time: 9 June 2025, 1 PM – 8 PM
Venue: The Goldsmiths’ Centre, 42 Britton Street, London EC1M 5AD
Now is the time to act. Join the movement. Shape a future where jewellery tells a story not just of beauty—but of fairness, responsibility, and hope.
