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Ingle & Rhode predicts 2012 trends

2011 was quite a year at Ingle & Rhode. We designed so many beautiful rings for our clients, and because they were bespoke, there are so many varied designs to showcase on our website. 

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Global Witness Leaves the Kimberley Process

One of the few ‘saving graces’ of the Kimberley Process (KP) – the scheme set up to break the link between diamonds and conflict – was the active involvement of Non- Governmental Organisations (NGOs). Read More >>

Dismay at decision to allow the export of rough diamonds from Zimbabwe

The recent news that Zimbabwe will once again be included within the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme is hugely disappointing.

Winner of Divine Women Awards announced

We are delighted to announce that Carline Ikoroha was selected as the winner of the inaugural Divine Women Awards. Carline was one of six amazing finalists, but was chosen as the winner by the judging panel for  “demonstrating a dedication to helping families that knows no bounds”. Read More >>

The Divine Women Awards 2011

We're off to the Gore Hotel in London this morning to present the prize for the winner of the Divine Women Awards 2011 - a bespoke fairtrade fairmined 18ct gold pendant.  All of the nominees are amazing ladies! Very exciting! Read More >>

Fairtrade grows despite the downturn

According to figures from the Fairtrade Foundation, sales of fairtrade goods and services in the UK continued to grow in 2009 despite the economic downturn, exceeding £799m at retail, which was 12% up on 2008. Read More >>

Fair Trade Rubies

We are delighted to announce that Ingle & Rhode can now offer fair trade rubies from Tanzania. These are sourced through Ruby Fair, a company established in 2008 by Pete Brown and Gary Roberts. Their stones are entirely natural, and are not heat-treated or enhanced in any way. We will be holding a selection of these rubies in stock, and will also be able to source specific stones to order for use in pieces of bespoke jewellery. Read More >>

The Ethical Wedding Guest

As the costs of weddings rocket there are more couples questioning the cost not only to their pockets but also to the planet.  There is a steady increase in wedding websites and magazines devoting space to ethical and environmental issues such as ethical jewellery and minimising the carbon footprint of your honeymoon.

If you’re doing your share of caring for the environment having bought an engagement ring with ethical diamonds and asking guests to reply to their invitations by email, you may be wondering what else can be done. Read More >>

Use Jewellery to Revitalise Your Look

In the credit crunch, updating your image can sometimes go on a back burner as we cut back on treats and indulgences.  However, when it comes to looking great and revitalising old and tired outfits, new jewellery is a wonderful way to use accessories to create a new look.

When buying jewellery, it is wise to select a style that can be adapted so the piece can be used with a variety of outfits.  Alternatively, you may choose a piece of jewellery that makes a statement on its own and therefore needs a subtle canvas in order to work best. Read More >>

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