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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.

Company Q&A – Monnickendam Diamonds with director Neil Holness

What is the history of Monnickendam Diamonds? We’re a family run company that’s…

Alrosa certified by Responsible Jewellery Council

Russian diamond producer Alrosa has become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery…

F Hinds first UK jeweller awarded ‘prestigious’ World Diamond Mark

F Hinds is the first jeweller in the UK to be confirmed as meeting the  standards required…

RJC and DMCC announce collaboration

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it has agreed a Memorandum of…

RJC welcomes industry input for Code of Practice review

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has invited the industry to have its say on the…

De Beers to auction own polished diamonds for first time

De Beers has announced that it will auction polished diamonds manufactured from its own…

Argos to sell Fairtrade wedding bands

Argos has become one of the first major high street brands to sell Fairtrade gold wedding…

Polished diamond prices dip in May

The price of polished diamonds declined slightly in May as buyers waited for the JCK Las…

Watchfinder watchmaker becomes first female accredited by Omega

A watchmaker at pre-owned watch retail firm Watchfinder has become the first female to be…

RJC to consider adding coloured stones to remit

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is considering adding coloured…
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