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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Sep- 2013 -10 SeptemberTrade Organisations
CIBJO and RJC announce Memorandum of Understanding at IJL
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) while at the International Jewellery London Show. The MOU will work to further advance responsible business practices among all sectors of the jewellery supply chain and including the use of CSR education programmes…
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Jun- 2013 -27 JuneRetailers
Alfred Terry announces launch of Canadia Diamonds
Alfred Terry has launched ethically mined Canadia Diamonds in the UK.
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May- 2013 -29 MayCurrent Affairs
Central African Republic suspended from Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
Eli Izhakoff, president of the World Diamond Council, has supported without reservation the decision issued on 23 May by Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), to suspend temporarily the Central African Republic (CAR) from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
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Apr- 2013 -16 AprilCurrent Affairs
Fairtrade International to simplify Fairtrade gold labelling
Fairtrade International has announced that Fairtrade labelling on gold is set to become more straightforward as the formal partnership it has with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) draws to a close this month.
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Jan- 2013 -4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Support increases for ethical jewellery as Fairtrade silver arrives in UK
The world’s first batch of Fairtrade and Fairmined silver has arrived in the UK thanks to fair trade jewellery pioneer CRED Jewellery.
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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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