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Lark & Berry: Pioneering Sustainable Engagement Rings in UK

1/22/2025

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Lark & Berry, founded by Laura Chavez, won the 2019 Graff jewellery award but lost it for using lab-grown diamonds.
Chavez seeks to disrupt the traditional diamond industry by prioritizing human rights and environmental issues.
While lab-grown diamonds are sustainable, their production requires substantial energy.
Lark & Berry is the first brand to create UK-made engagement rings using 100% renewable energy.
Chavez is exploring expansion into the US market due to increasing competition and evolving consumer attitudes.

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Story summary

Lark & Berry, founded by Laura Chavez, won the 2019 Graff jewellery award but lost it for using lab-grown diamonds.
Chavez seeks to disrupt the traditional diamond industry by prioritizing human rights and environmental issues.
While lab-grown diamonds are sustainable, their production requires substantial energy.
Lark & Berry is the first brand to create UK-made engagement rings using 100% renewable energy.
Chavez is exploring expansion into the US market due to increasing competition and evolving consumer attitudes.