At E.C.One, we are committed to continually deepening our relationships and building a more responsible supply chain for our sapphires. To better understand the journey of a gemstone - from mine to customer - members of our team recently travelled to Copenhagen and Sri Lanka, witnessing first-hand how stones move through the supply chain.
Seeing this process up close has had an extraordinary impact on us, reshaping how we think about transparency, responsibility, and connection in jewellery making.
BUILDING A RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN
Many of you will already know that we are incredibly proud to be a certified B Corp. This reflects our ongoing commitment to improving our business for both people and planet, and to holding ourselves accountable through action rather than vague promises.
One of the biggest challenges we face as jewellers is not having direct access to the jewellery-making process from start to finish. Stone sourcing, in particular, is complex. The industry has a long history of conflict, environmental degradation, and geographical distance between the jeweller and the mine, creating a disconnect.
Traditionally, miners, stone dealers, and jewellers have operated as separate elements. At E.C.One, we believe there is a better way - one rooted in collaboration and closer relationships.
WORKING WITH STONE DEALERS
Our desire to become more involved in our sourcing story is what led us to visit one of our trusted stone dealers, Wennick Lefèvre.Brogan and Elise travelled to their offices in Copenhagen, while Jos visited Sri Lanka to gain insight into gemstone sourcing closer to the mines themselves.
Every gemstone supplied by Wennick Lefèvre is natural and untreated, and importantly, they know the story behind each stone. They maintain long-standing relationships with miners and cutters, allowing for a level of traceability that remains rare within the jewellery industry.
Witnessing the journey of a gemstone from mine to customer brought a new depth of understanding to our team and reinforced why transparency matters.
WHY TRANSPARENCY MATTERS
We are all familiar with brands talking vaguely about their ethics without offering tangible evidence of change. One of the reasons we pursued B Corp certification was the high social and environmental standards, accountability, and transparency it demands of certified businesses.Since becoming certified, we have been on a continual journey of learning and improvement. We have learned to become comfortable with not always knowing the perfect solution, and instead focusing on taking thoughtful, informed steps forward.
Sharing this process openly is important to us. Ethical sourcing is not a fixed destination, but an evolving commitment.
WHAT’S NEXT?
During our visits, we selected a collection of exceptional natural sapphires, each formed by the earth and entirely unique. Our design team has begun working on pieces that celebrate their natural beauty and individuality.We are excited to share these designs with you soon, along with more of the stories behind the stones themselves.
