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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Feb- 2022 -25 FebruaryRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers named accredited retailer of sustainability rated diamonds
Independent jewellery retail business, Bradley’s Jewellers York, has been named an accredited retailer under the SCS 007 Certified Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard by SCS Global Services, making it the first female-owned retailer in the UK to achieve such status. Led by Kay Bradley on Low Petergate, this new accreditation authorises…
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7 FebruaryFeatures
Spot the difference: lab-grown vs. mined diamonds
When we think of diamonds, it’s rarely in a negative light. Their beauty is infamously captivating, making them the most popular gemstone used in jewellery, and distracting us of their darker past. The lifetime of a diamond isn’t quite as beautiful as the end result. Pertaining to their label of…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Natural Diamond Council on global sustainability campaign
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has partnered with The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) on a new global sustainability campaign ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign, which also includes the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), aims to show the impact that consumer purchases have on producing countries and local…
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Oct- 2021 -19 OctoberRetailers
Chloé achieves B Corp certification
Luxury fashion house Chloé has achieved B Corp certification, Richemont has announced. The certification comes in line with Chloé’s mission ‘Women Forward. For a Fairer Future’ and provides the brand with a framework to “accelerate and guide” its transformation in becoming a purpose-driven model. By becoming B Corp certified, Chloé…
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Aug- 2021 -24 AugustInternational
Madestones achieves carbon neutrality
Madestones, the lab-grown diamond company, has announced that the group is now certified as carbon neutral. Provided by CO2-logic, the label has been validated by the international independent certification body Vinçotte. In addition to the label, the process for gaining certification complied with PAS 2060, which sets requirements for achieving…
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Jul- 2021 -21 JulyManufacturers
Deakin & Francis announces SMO gold partnership
Deakin and Francis, the family-owned jewellery firm, has announced a partnership with Single Mine Origin (SMO) to provide its customers with responsibly sourced gold. Through the partnership, all Deakin and Francis’ manufactured signet rings will be crafted with SMO certified gold. SMO gold was launched in 2018 through a joint…
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Jun- 2021 -8 JuneTrade Organisations
IGI commits to carbon neutrality
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) has committed to carbon neutrality, with its New York offices the first to undergo the process. In partnership with SCS Global Services, a sustainability and third-party certification organisation, the IGI has commenced a six month period of engagement and assessment. During the half-year period, SCS…
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May- 2021 -21 MayManufacturers
Aether Diamonds receives world’s first vegan certification
Aether Diamonds has announced that it is the first company in the world to receive a vegan certification for its diamonds. The certification was granted in April 2021 by Vegan Action (vegan.org) which has over 20 years of operational experience. The jewellers is one of the first companies to create…
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7 MayAppointments
Birmingham Assay Office appoints new wardens
Birmingham Assay Office has announced the appointment of two new wardens, Russell Jeans, founder and CEO of Sefton and Associates, and Andrew Lee, senior board executive, following the retirement of long-standing wardens, Tim Clay and John Wood. Jeans is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and a…
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Mar- 2021 -23 MarchRetailers
Fenton achieves B corp status
Fenton, the direct-to-consumer jewellery brand, has become the third UK jewellery brand to achieve certified B corporation status. To reach the level of recognition, a firm must meet specific high standards regarding verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability. Launched in 2015, the aim of the B…
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