Your Harlequin stones are responsible, traceable and very, very beautiful!

Sourcing Ethical Gemstones for the Harlequin Collection

The Harlequin Collection is a celebration of vibrantly coloured gemstones beautifully sprinkled into your favourite Lulu and Boo designs. Importantly,  I want to tell you how I ensure all stones used in Lulu and Boo jewellery are ethically sourced. As a designer, I believe that beauty should never come at the cost of fairness, sustainability, or transparency. That’s why I am working with trusted gem stone supplier Stuart from Nineteen48, who is dedicated to providing responsibly mined and fully traceable gemstones from select sources around the world.

Ethical Sourcing and Full Traceability

Nineteen48 works with carefully selected mines, primarily in Sri Lanka and Tanzania, to ensure that every gemstone is mined under fair and sustainable conditions. Their mission aligns perfectly with my values—offering exquisite, responsibly mined coloured gemstones while maintaining a traceable and honest supply chain.

For the Harlequin Collection, I have selected a stunning array of stones, primarily sapphires but also aquamarines, amethysts, tourmalines, citrines, and topazes. Each gemstone is fully traceable, allowing me to confidently share its journey with my customers. Did you know Sapphires are not just blue? In my new collection you will find the most gorgeous array of pinks, purples, greens, yellows, blues and brilliant whites. 

Why Ethical Sourcing Matters

Many conventional gem suppliers operate with little transparency, making it difficult to know where and how gemstones are sourced. By working with Nineteen48, I ensure that:

• Miners and cutters are fairly rewarded for their craftsmanship and labor.
• The environmental impact is minimised through responsible mining practices.
• Every gemstone’s origin is known, offering full traceability.
• Sustainable practices are continuously improved to protect both people and the planet.

Transparency and Fair Trade in Every Piece

With this collection, my goal is not just to create stunning, one-of-a-kind rings but also to make a positive impact on the gemstone industry. By sourcing responsibly, I am helping to support fair wages, ethical working conditions, and sustainable mining practices. This means that when you wear a piece from the Harlequin Collection, you can do so knowing that it carries a story of integrity and care.

Looking to the Future

As I continue to explore new designs and collections of my sustainable jewellery, ethical sourcing will remain at the heart of my business. As you know, I only used recycled silver and gold and ensure even the filings I create in the workshop are recycled and reused. Nothing goes to waste!

The Harlequin Collection is more than just jewellery; it’s a statement of values, a celebration of beauty with a conscience, and a step toward a more sustainable future in fine jewellery. I hope you love it as much as I do.