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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Jan- 2012 -13 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.
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Dec- 2011 -19 DecemberTrade Organisations
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.
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Nov- 2011 -21 NovemberTrade Organisations
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…
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15 NovemberDesigners
Van Cleef & Arpels certified by the RJC
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Van Cleef & Arpels, the French jewellery maison, has achieved certification by meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by its Member Certification System. “Trust is the foundation of our craft and this certification leverages this trust,”…
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9 NovemberTrade Organisations
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…
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7 NovemberDesigners
Harriet Kelsall certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that UK bespoke jeweller Harriet Kelsall Jewellery Design Ltd, has achieved certification by “meeting the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.” “Earlier this year we became one of the first 20 jewellers in…
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Oct- 2011 -21 OctoberUncategorized
AnchorCert Gemmological Services celebrates 10-year anniversary
AnchorCert celebrated its first decade in the business on Wednesday evening at Birmingham’s Harvey Nichols store. Among the guests were celebrities James Cordon and UK chart toppers One Direction. The gemmological service, based in the heart of Birmingham’s jewellery quarter, is the Diamond & Gemstone Certification division of the…
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Sep- 2011 -1 September
Baume & Mercier gains RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that Baume & Mercier, the Swiss watch manufacturer and part of Richemont International SA, has achieved certification.
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Aug- 2011 -4 August
IJL becomes RJC Supporter
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that International Jewellery London (IJL) has become an official Supporter of the Council.
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