JEWELLERY & WATCHES
STEPHEN WEBSTER
London based, luxury jewellery designer Stephen Webster is internationally renowned for his fearless design, traditional craftsmanship, cutting-edge processes, and commitment to using responsibly and ethically sourced materials. Taking influence from art, fashion, music, literature, and the natural world, Stephen’s unique approach has assured the brand industry-wide recognition. Founded on 40 vibrant years of impeccable craftsmanship and a passion for traditional British skills, Webster’s work has been built on a foundation of technical excellence, perfecting his craft at the workbench in London’s Hatton Garden where he first began his apprenticeship at the age of 16.
SUSTAINABILITY ETHOS
At Stephen Webster, our philosophy is to build a business to be a force for good. We embrace challenges to become more sustainable in our practices, led by a mission to operate in a socially responsible way that supports both our environment, and the wellbeing and safety of our communities, from our internal team to our suppliers and beyond. Since established in 1989, it is our belief that fine jewellery should not only be impeccably crafted but also stand for something good, with sustainability at heart of each step.
Established
1989
Headquarters
London, UK
Employees
19
Categories
Fine Jewellery & Homeware
Website
Distribution
Worldwide
A WORD FROM THE FOUNDER
Sustainability is being talked about; the younger generation are starting to care about the bottom line.
STEPHEN WEBSTER
FOUNDER
BUTTERFLY MARK TESTIMONIAL
Being part of the Positive Luxury network is helping to shape a more sustainable future for the luxury industry, a cause we are proud to be part of.
STEPHEN WEBSTER
FOUNDER
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ETHICALLY SOURCED MATERIALS
Not a brand that just cares for aesthetics; Webster has been an advocate of ethically sourced materials, travelling to mines in Tanzania and Peru to meet the mining communities and trace the origins of the precious materials. A spokesperson for Fairtrade Gold since 2011, Webster is committed to producing the finest jewellery with sustainability at the heart of every step, so our designs not only stand out, but also stand for something.
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RESET INITIATIVE
Furthering his commitment to sustainable practice, Webster launched RESET in 2019; an initiative to repurpose existing jewellery made of precious materials, as a responsible method to recycle. Always keen to make an environmental impact; the brand activity supports various charities including Direct Relief, Fashion for Relief, Waterkeeper Alliance, (RED), and MIND. 2018 also saw a further environmental outreach with Plastic Oceans International, launching an engraved personalised sterling-silver straw designed to reduce plastic waste. Redefining the term ‘statement jewellery’, this is one brand that lets your finery do the talking.
WHERE NEXT?
At Stephen Webster, we see sustainability as a journey not a destination, with the understanding that the actions we do today, will impact the future of our world and our generations to come. We are rebels with a cause, committed to challenging our business processes to reduce our environmental impact. Our future goals include achieving our Science-Based Target pledge, to become Net Zero for our company GHG emissions by 2030, sourcing IRMA recycled gold for our fine jewellery collections, transitioning to 100% outer flat pack packaging and seeking to invest our employee’s pensions in only ‘Green’ investments.