Trade Organisations

Jan- 2012 -

3 January

New logo to commemorate 125 years for the BJA

To mark the British Jewellers' Association's (BJA) 125th anniversary in 2012, a commemorative logo has been produced, designed to "reflect both the contemporary approach of the BJA's lead in key industry issues and its rich heritage."

Dec- 2011 -

19 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

Argos achieves RJC certification ahead of ‘meet the buyers’ initiative

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Argos, the multi-channel retailer, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC's Member Certification System.

6 December

Jewellery Focus Staff

HMRC alert to VAT changes for businesses

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued an alert to VAT-registered businesses across the UK regarding changes that will come into effect this spring.

Nov- 2011 -

23 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

Mastermelt Ltd joins LBMA

Precious metal reclamation company Mastermelt Ltd has been accepted as an associate member of the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA). The LBMA is the principal body involved in the buying and selling of physical gold and silver, with its membership made up of leading international refiners, banks and brokers,…

21 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

UK jewellery industry ‘confused’ by KP decision

The UK jewellery industry "has been left baffled following the recent announcement that Zimbabwe is once again to be included in the Kimberley Process (KP)," according to the ethics committee of the National Association of Jewellers and British Jewellers' Association, which added that "the message from inside the UK trade…

15 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

ARM and RJC join forces to improve practices in artisanal and small scale mining

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced their agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to work co-operatively on shared objectives. The ARM and RJC will collaborate to develop projects to improve social, environmental and labour practices, and to ensure the implementation…

9 November

Jewellery Focus Staff

Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012

An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last month and agreed on the need to establish the certification of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold in the US market. Aiming for 2012, the group will “undertake a critical examination…