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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Nov- 2012 -8 NovemberManufacturers
Responsible Jewellery Council certifies De Beers for high standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recently announced that De Beers Group of Companies has achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environment standards in its diamond mining practices.
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Oct- 2012 -19 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC reaches 400 member mark
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that its membership has exceeded 400 companies and trade associations from around the world.
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3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Artisanal mining standard recognised by RJC
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the producer requirements in Part A of the Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard are now officially recognised as a ‘Responsible Mining Standard’ under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard for precious metals.
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Sep- 2012 -20 SeptemberCurrent Affairs
RJC, LBMA and CFS announce cross-recognition agreement
In a joint press release, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the EICC-GeSI Conflict Free Smelter programme (CFS) announced an agreement of mutual cross-recognition of gold refiner audits.
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11 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review
The Fairtrade Foundation and its partner the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) are to review the standards which govern the certification for Fairtrade and Fairmined gold.
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Aug- 2012 -30 AugustCurrent Affairs
RJC recognises release of SEC’s Dodd-Frank rule
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recognised the release of the final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on conflict minerals and encourages the use of RJC chain-of-custody certification for gold sourcing.
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3 AugustTrade Organisations
RJC certifies four new members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that four of its members have achieved certification for meeting the criteria set by RJC’s Member Certification System.
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Jul- 2012 -17 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto achieves RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Rio Tinto, an international mining group, has become the first mining group to achieve RJC certification.
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9 JulyCurrent Affairs
RJC announces the certification of four more members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Krikawa Jewelry Designs, Lux Bond & Green, Berker Bros Ltd and Holloway Diamonds have achieved certification.
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3 JulyDesigners
RJC certifies Christian Dior
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Christian Dior Couture has achieved jewellery certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards.
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