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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.

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.

Whose fault was it anyway?

A young couple come into your shop looking for an engagement ring and after about 20 minutes…

Victoria Barker Jewellery creates necklace inspired by Tim Powers

Goldsmiths’ Craftsmanship and Design Council Award winning designer Victoria Barker has…

Pranda Group officially certified as RJC member

Thailand-based fine jewellery manufacturer Pranda Group has been certified a member of the…

A question of integrity

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader…

RJC meets with jewellery experts to discuss future of responsible practices

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) hosted an industry panel discussion at the 35th Hong…

Anchorcert appoints new sales director

AnchorCert Group, including Assay Office Birmingham, has appointed new Steve Hamon as its…

RJC announces updated Chain of Custody Standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the launch of its new Chain of Custody…

Weston Beamor reaffirms ‘Ethical Jewellery business of the Year’ title

The ‘Ethical Jewellery Business of the Year’ award winner, Weston Beamor, has continued its…

EU new Kimberley Process chair for 2018

The European Union (EU) has taken over the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process for 2018,…
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