BBC Radio 4 interviews Ingle & Rhode

Mar 22, 2010

David Rhode of Ingle & Rhode was interviewed by BBC Radio 4 for the "You and Yours" programme broadcast on 18th March 2010.

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Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standards launched

Mar 17, 2010

Ingle & Rhode congratulates Fairtrade Labelling Organisations International (FLO) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) on their announcement of a historic partnership for gold from artisanal and small scale miners by launching Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standards.

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Fairtrade grows despite the downturn

Mar 11, 2010

According to figures from the Fairtrade Foundation, sales of fair trade 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.

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Understanding Platinum Jeweller

Dec 15, 2009

Platinum's characteristics make it a much sought-after material for bespoke jewellery. Its silvery-white, almost luminous surface make it an attractive choice to look at, and its smooth, silky feel and unexpected weight - platinum is half as dense again as 18 carat gold - make it a pleasure to wear. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Fair Trade Rubies

Nov 03, 2009

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.

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The Ethical Wedding Guest

Oct 14, 2009

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.  Read the rest of this entry >>

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Use Jewellery to Revitalise Your Look

Oct 08, 2009

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. Read the rest of this entry >>

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The principles of ethical jewellery

Sep 26, 2009

Women and many men love beautiful jewellery, and none more so than jewellery created from precious metals and diamonds. Humans, unfortunately, are not always ethical and do not deal fairly with others. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Ethical jewellery – it’s more than just a ring

Aug 25, 2009

When a client makes the decision to get engaged and decides to have a bespoke engagement ring created, we believe we can offer them the finest service. Read the rest of this entry >>

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Our standards - the client’s choice

Aug 13, 2009

Buying bespoke engagement rings is the opportunity to make a statement of love by creating a piece of truly ethical jewellery. Read the rest of this entry >>

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New bespoke jewellery brochure

Mar 02, 2009

In response to the strong demand for our bespoke jewellery service, and in particular for our custom made ethical engagement rings, we are pleased to announce that we have produced a short brochure which describes how our bespoke jewellery service works - from developing a unique design to your specifications, to producing the finished piece of jewellery.

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Change of Location

Jul 23, 2008

We are pleased to announce that Ingle & Rhode will be moving into new offices just off Bond Street.

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11 Ridiculous Gold and Diamond Accessories

Mar 25, 2008

At a time when the jewellery industry is troubled by serious ethical problems, there seems to be no limit to some consumers’ appetite for bling. More and more designers use precious stones and metals to add a sense of luxury to what used to look like sensible, everyday items.

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The World’s Most Famous Engagement Rings

Mar 24, 2008

It is more than five centuries since Archduke Maximilian I of Austria gave the first recorded diamond engagement ring to Mary of Burgundy, and since then rich and famous men have indulged their fiancés with some quite incredible gifts.

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Good As Green Gold

Jan 16, 2008

Recently ‘Ingle & Rhode’ visited several alluvial mines in the Jujuy province of Argentina – that’s up north, close to the high Andes at 12,000 feet and light years away from the glamour of a fine jewellery showroom. 

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Luxury Brands Failing On Ethics, Says WWF Report

Nov 29, 2007

Of ten high-end brands surveyed in this week’s ‘Deeper Luxury’ report by the WWF, none scores higher than C+ for ethics.

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Green Gold is No Myth

Nov 05, 2007

Recently there have been articles posted on environmental sites suggesting that, since all gold mining is inherently damaging to the environment, consumers should boycott gold products. Both these views are wrong. 

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London Jeweller Profits by Trading with Junta

Oct 26, 2007

At a time when Burma's brutal military dictatorship is ruthlessly crushing pro-democracy protests, you wouldn't expect British businesses to be boasting about their links with this regime.

Amazingly though, a number of jewellers are doing just this. 

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Welcome

Oct 26, 2007

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