Chopard has further extended its Green Carpet Collection of high jewellery with two stunning new pieces which showcase responsibly sourced Zambian emeralds.

The new creations, a pair of earrings and a necklace, made their debut at the 2016 Venice Film Festival which concluded earlier this month.

They were worn by English actress Gemma Arterton and Italian model Bianca Balti on the opening day of the festival.

The statement earrings, along with an exquisite necklace, intricately laced with diamonds and a spectacular emerald pear-shaped pendant of 22 carats, are crafted in Fairmined certified gold and feature responsibly sourced emeralds from Gemfields and diamonds sourced from a diamond supplier certified to the RJC Code of Practices. 

All Chopard’s pieces of high jewellery are crafted by artisans in its workshops in Geneva. 

Gemfield’s Kagem mine in Zambia is the first to be assessed against Eco-Age’s Green Carpet Challenge (GCC) Principles of Sustainable Excellence.

Eco-Age used its the principles to assess the mining site, covering social welfare, environmental protection, training provision and security for workers.

An expert in sustainability for global brands as well as sustainable mining practices, Eco-Age is also Chopard’s partner in developing the Swiss brand’s ‘Journey to Sustainable Luxury’.

By partnering with Gemfields, Chopard can set an example of best practice in the mining of coloured gemstones, demonstrate leadership in the forging of industry alliances and continue to support local communities in the most remote regions where these extremely rare raw materials are mined.

Caroline Scheufele, Co-President and Artistic Director of Chopard, said: “We are so proud of what we have achieved so far with our Journey to Sustainable Luxury. It has been challenging at times, but the results are incredible. Chopard is defined by true luxury and today this means knowing where the precious materials in our jewellery come from and having this independently validated. Gemfields’ fabled Zambian emeralds are a wonderful addition to our Green Carpet Collection of High Jewellery.”


A BEAUTIFUL SHADE OF GREEN

Gemfields is one of the world's leading suppliers of coloured gemstones, specialising in emeralds and amethysts from Zambia and rubies from Mozambique.

The company oversees the mining and marketing of coloured gemstones from some of the world’s finest gemstones deposits, responsibly and transparently. 

Working in countries with mining is a real challenge that Gemfields recognises and works to create a long-term sustainable, integrity-driven operation, not just for themselves but also for countries and communities impacted. As it develops its strategy its aim is to be recognised as a business that operates to international and best practice standards and transparently communicates on a variety of contextual yet prioritised issues.

Gemfields CEO Ian Harebottle said: “Gemfields is committed to leading the industry in creating a safer, more transparent approach to the mining and distribution of coloured gemstones.  Our first collaboration with Chopard earlier this year was a hugely significant step for us, and the luxury industry as a whole.  We are thrilled to have continued this special partnership, and along with the involvement of Livia Firth and the team at Eco-Age, are honored to have contributed to the creation of such a spell-binding duo of new pieces.”