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Fair trade principles in jewellery

fair trade/ˌfɛː ˈtreɪd/noun ‘trade between companies in developed countries and producers in developing countries in which fair prices are paid to the producers’   Though paying a ‘fair price’ f...

Why I Make Filigree Jewellery

This is an archive article from 2017. As a designer, I have a passion for all aspects of fine jewellery creation – from engagement rings to custom bespoke projects, each work of art represents my l...

Create your Moral Compass: The Ethical Jewellery Manifesto Masterclass

What do you stand for as a jeweller? Designed for jewellers, designers and other industry professionals, the Ethical Jewellery Manifesto Masterclass is an invitation to pause, contemplate and cons...

“How do I make informed decisions in a shiny world?”: Your guide to finding the right jewellery brand for you

In a world awash with captivating options, how can we differentiate between what glitters and what truly shines? At Lebrusan Studio, we’re very fortunate to work with clients whose personal values ...

What Are Art Objects? Blurring the Line Between Jewellery and Fine Art - An Introduction to Arabel Lebrusan’s Practice

Discover the meaning of art objects and how they blur the line between jewellery and fine art. Through the ethical and feminist practice of Arabel Lebrusan, explore how materials like Fairmined Gol...

How to tell if an old cut diamond is real?

There’s something irresistible about an old cut diamond. Maybe it’s the soft shimmer beneath candlelight. Maybe it’s the slight wonkiness that hints at a human hand. Maybe it’s the knowledge that t...

Who gets to eat? Decolonising jewellery by examining who has access to it

In a recent interview, chef and activist Asma Khan reflected on the simple but profound question: “Who gets to eat?” Food, she reminds us, is never neutral. Access to food is shaped by power, histo...

It is possible to tell a natural diamond from a lab-grown diamond?

In the world of diamonds, two categories now coexist: natural diamonds formed over billions of years deep within the Earth’s mantle, and lab‑grown diamonds created in weeks under controlled cond...

What are reclaimed diamonds and gemstones?

For those seeking a beautiful ethical engagement ring or bespoke heirloom that aligns closely with their moral compass, reclaimed diamonds and gemstones offer a responsible and compelling alterna...

What is slow jewellery?

At Lebrusan Studio, ‘slow jewellery’ is a philosophy that informs everything we do – from the materials we source to the way we work with our clients and the legacy of our pieces many years into th...

The Beauty of Craft v. the Horrors of History: Buying antique jewellery through a decolonising lens

Antique jewellery can captivate us with its poetry and stories of the past, reminding us of human ingenuity, cultural expression, and generations of skilled craftsmanship. But for those of us begin...

What is art jewellery?

The term art jewellery often evokes questions about the line that separates jewellery and art; and whether there is a line at all. Is jewellery inherently an art form, or does it become art through...