SPOTLIGHT 市场聚焦 30 | JNA May/June 2024 A tale of two sustainable jewellers The drive towards sustainability in the gem and jewellery world truly gained momentum during the pandemic, which sparked public consciousness of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) values. Not all companies, however, needed to rush to build their ESG credentials as some had already made these the core pillars of their operations early on. JNA examines the practices of two jewellery manufacturers that place sustainability at the heart of their business. Green vision Founded in 2000, Jewelarc International Ltd embarked on a sustainable path pre-pandemic in 2018, continually going the extra mile in its well-thought-out initiatives. The Thailand-based company produces a wide spectrum of jewellery, from high-value bespoke gem pieces for top jewellery brands to cubic zirconia-studded silver earrings for volume clients. Among its notable creations are The Thalassa necklace with 600 carats of tanzanite; and the Zimbaqua whose aquamarine rough came from the world’s first all-women-run aquamarine mine. “From the get-go, we have been conscious of our environmental footprint and cognizant of our impact on the planet,” said company managing director Matthew Triglone. “Sustainability came natural to us and always shaped our corporate philosophy.” Jewelarc operates out of a spacious plastic-free compound that incorporates greenery and al fresco activity and rest areas for employees. Having measured and studied its power consumption, the company has reserved land in the compound to plant trees for carbon sequestration. All its shipments are sent in home-compostable packaging as opposed to bio plastic. The premise is, if the packaging finds its way to a landfill, it will break down completely in eight to 12 weeks with no impact on the environment. Material concerns Jewelarc’s environmental stewardship extends to raw materials. Its main objective is not necessarily traceability through blockchain but knowing the source of the materials used in its jewellery. After extensive research on precious metal options, Triglone opted for gold from Single Mine | Olivia Quiniquini 程爱莉 | Thailand’s Jewelarc International Ltd and India-based Fine were relatively early proponents of the sustainability agenda. As the market increasingly moves towards sustainable options, the jewellery manufacturers strengthen their case with distinctive initiatives and perspectives. 泰国的Jewelarc International Ltd和印度的Fine 是珠宝业界相对早期的可持续发展提倡者。 随着市场对可持续珠宝兴趣渐浓，两家制造商也 透过独特的举措和观点巩固地位。 可持续珠宝之双城记
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