Certification
Certification in the jewellery trade refers to the formal validation of materials, processes, and expertise—from gemstone grading reports and precious metal fineness marks to professional qualifications and ethical supply-chain endorsements. These credentials matter to UK jewellery professionals for establishing trust, ensuring compliance, and supporting premium pricing. Jewellery Focus delivers in-depth coverage of certification in all its forms, including lab reports (GIA, IGI), UK hallmarking, Fairtrade/Fairmined and sustainability seals, accreditations from Gem‑A and other bodies, plus courier and security compliance standards. We explore how certification shapes sourcing decisions, retail disclosure obligations, consumer confidence, and regulatory audits—helping retailers, designers, gem dealers, manufacturers, and valuers understand pathways to accreditation and leverage trust-enhancing credentials in the UK market.
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Oct- 2025 -24 OctoberE-Commerce
The Diamond Store achieves Butterfly Mark certification
The Diamond Store has been awarded the Butterfly Mark by sustainability certification body Positive Luxury, recognising its performance across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. The independent assessment measured the company’s impact on climate, nature, water, and its treatment of workers and communities. The Diamond Store achieved scores of 59%…
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16 OctoberDesigners
Smiling Rocks joins Responsible Jewellery Council
Lab-grown diamond brand Smiling Rocks has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), marking a new stage in its commitment to sustainability and ethical business practices. The New York-based company said membership aligns it with the RJC’s standards on responsible sourcing, social impact and environmental performance. It is among the first…
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9 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers chief trade and industry officer to step down
De Beers Group has announced that chief trade and industry officer Feriel Zerouki will leave the company at the end of October 2025 after two decades with the business. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has held several senior roles focused on ethics, provenance and industry integrity. She led…
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Sep- 2025 -30 SeptemberManufacturers
Nivoda secures $60m financing to expand trade credit for jewellers
Online marketplace Nivoda has secured a $60m (£44.65m) financing facility from investment firm i80 Group to provide trade credit to jewellers worldwide. The London and New York-based company, which connects more than 10,000 retailers with global diamond and gemstone suppliers, said the facility will help address a working capital gap…
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3 SeptemberProduct Launches
Edinburgh Assay Office launches ‘Hallmarking 2.0’ digital pilot
The Edinburgh Assay Office (EAO) has launched Hallmarking 2.0, a proof-of-concept project to bring hallmarking into the digital era by linking it with blockchain technology and Digital Product Passports. The new scheme creates a unique physical and digital identifier at the point of hallmarking, allowing each item to be tied…
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Aug- 2025 -18 AugustRetailers
Monica Vinader recertified with Positive Luxury sustainability mark
Jewellery brand Monica Vinader has been recertified with the Positive Luxury Butterfly Mark, which recognises companies that meet sustainability standards across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. To achieve certification, brands must score at least 50% in Positive Luxury’s independent ESG+ assessment. Monica Vinader recorded 64% in environment, 88% in…
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5 AugustRetailers
Verragio receives RJC certified member status
Jewellery brand Verragio has achieved certified member status with the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), following an independent audit of its business practices. The bridal and fine jewellery company joined the RJC in September 2024 and was officially granted certification in June 2025. Certification is awarded to members that meet the…
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Oct- 2024 -11 OctoberNews
SCS and iTraceiT to launch new sustainability and traceability certificate
SCS Global Services, a third-party sustainability certification provider, and iTraceiT, a provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewellery sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewellery. It will combine SCS Sustainability Rated Diamonds Certification data with iTraceiT’s traceability technology…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberRetailers
Lylie achieves B Corp status
British jewellery brand Lylie has achieved B Corp certification following two years of dedicated work towards the accreditation by founder and creative director Eliza Walter. By becoming B Corp certified, Lylie is reinforcing its ongoing commitment to environmental and social actions, transparency and accountability. Lylie has achieved a B Impact…
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Aug- 2024 -15 AugustAuctions
Certified natural diamond single stone rings up for auction
Richard Winterton Auctioneers has revealed jewellery including two natural diamond rings expected to exceed £6,000 is to be sold next month. This includes a 3.78 carat single stone diamond ring, now estimated at £4,000 to £6,000, and a 1.46ct diamond solitaire, estimated at £2,000 to £3,000. The larger stone is…
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