I am beyond honoured to announce that I have been revealed as a finalist in the “Ethical/Sustainable Business of the Year” category at the Retail Jeweller UK Jewellery Awards 2023, the jewellery industry’s longest-running and most-prestigious trade awards event!

Sustainable and ethical working practices have always been at the heart of my craft, and since I started my business I have made it my mission to minimise my impact on the planet in every way that I can - whether that’s reusing silver dust scrap to create beautiful new designs, meticulously sourcing one-of-a-kind conflict-free gemstones, developing cruelty-free workshop processes, or designing my own plastic-free packaging made right here in the UK. I want everyone who wears a piece of Lilac Tree jewellery to feel proud that they own a contemporary heirloom, which will stand the test of time.

As a finalist, my entry entry will now be reviewed by the UK Jewellery Awards judging panel, made up of industry experts, with the winners of each award being revealed at the UK Jewellery Awards ceremony on 6 September.

If you’d like to fid more about what being an ethical and sustainable jeweller means to me and to Lilac Tree, there are a number of resources available on my website that you can have a read of.

• My FAQ page summarises Lilac Tree’s ethical policy.

• If you’d like a more in-depth read, and to see what I’ve achieved over the past year and committed to for the next year, , you can take a read of my 2023 Ethical Strategy.

• My recent blog, Is Your Jewellery Vegan? describes what to look out for when looking for cruelty-free jewellery.

• And if you’d just like to ask a question about sustainable jewellery, I’d love to hear from you! Email me at hello@lilactreemakes.co.uk and let’s chat!

• And to buy your very own piece of ethical and sustainable, please check out my online shop!

I’m so excited be a part of such a prestigious event, and to share the happy news with you all!