Some culture watchers have dubbed it The Barbie Effect; others are calling it Barbiecore. Whatever you want to call it, there’s no denying the big pink splash Barbie is making in 2023. Once dismissed as childish and unnatural, this playful colour is now enjoying a whole new era of pink empowerment.
It’s a sad fact that the jewellery industry has historically been riddled with reports of hazardous working conditions, destructive mining practices, conflict-driven commerce and exploitation of child labour. Fortunately, responsible jewellery retailers make ethical gemstone sourcing and jewellery production a cornerstone of their business.