Due Diligence
Due diligence in the jewellery trade refers to the systematic processes used to verify supplier integrity, material provenance, compliance with regulations (such as the UK’s Modern Slavery Act and EU Conflict Minerals legislation), and ethical sourcing standards. This essential practice helps manage reputational, legal, and financial risk across the supply chain—from mined gems to finished retail pieces. Jewellery Focus provides in-depth, trade-focused coverage of due diligence in the UK jewellery sector, including legislative updates, audit frameworks, traceability technologies, supplier vetting tools, case studies of best practice, and guidance for retailers, manufacturers, and designers. Our reporting equips industry professionals with practical insights to implement robust due‑diligence workflows, ensure compliance, build consumer confidence, and maintain transparency in a complex and evolving trade landscape.
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Feb- 2025 -25 FebruaryTrade Organisations
RJC launches RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS) to set a benchmark for ethical and sustainable practices in the laboratory-grown (lab-grown) diamond and lab-grown coloured gemstone sector. The LGMS outlines the necessary provisions for RJC members working with lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown coloured gemstones,…
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Dec- 2024 -11 DecemberTrade Organisations
Responsible Jewellery Council updates COP and COC standards
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced updates to its Code of Practices (COP) and Chain of Custody (COC) standards in its 5-year ISEAL mandated review. The COC standard has been updated to recognise three main types of eligible material for recycled metals: Pre-Consumer, Post Consumer, Waste and a mix…
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Dec- 2023 -12 DecemberDesigners
Bradley’s Jewellers joins the Responsible Jewellery Council
Bradley’s Jewellers has announced that it has joined the Responsible Jewellery Council. The York-based small business will now prioritise RJC Certification, with the goal of achieving Certified Membership Status in 2024. Bradley’s is being supported on its journey towards RJC Certification by Jewelbuild director Sarah North, who has professional experience…
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchRetailers
Bradley’s Jewellers reaffirms commitment to sustainable diamonds
Bradley’s Jewellers York has reaffirmed its commitment to certified sustainability rated diamonds in response to the rise in greenwashing tactics and lab-grown diamond misinformation. Since 2022, Bradley’s Jewellers has been an accredited Retailer of Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds under the SCS 007 Jewelry Sustainability Standard developed by SCS Standards and…
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Nov- 2022 -9 NovemberDesigners
House of Meraki unveils Gemfields collaboration
The House of Meraki has launched a new collaboration with Gemfields to launch the J’aime collection, comprising a curated selection of responsibly sourced emeralds from Gemfields’ Kagem mine in Zambia. The J’aime collection features earrings, from dainty studs to hoops, as well as rings, bracelets, necklaces and pendants, which pair…
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Aug- 2022 -2 AugustNews
The RCJ announces new board members
The Responsible Jewellrey Council has announced it has appointed Satta Matturi, founder and creative head of Matturi fine jewellery, and Bernadette Pinet Couq, executive president of BJOP, as a new board of director members. It comes amid a period of growth, and the RCJ now has a member base at…
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Apr- 2022 -1 AprilTrade Organisations
RJC executive director steps down amid ongoing Russia conflict
The Responsible Jewellery Council’s (RJC) executive director, Iris Van der Veken, has reportedly resigned from her role following the organisation’s handling of Alrosa’s membership during the Russia-Ukraine war. According to Rapaport News, Van der Veken handed in her resignation letter to the board of directors on Wednesday (30 March) as…
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Mar- 2022 -11 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa suspends Natural Diamond Council membership
The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has announced that Alrosa has stepped down from the board and will cease all financial contributions to the organisation amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine. The NDC said its board of directors of the Natural Diamond Council received Alrosa’s decision to suspend its membership last…
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7 MarchManufacturers
Alrosa steps down from Responsible Jewellery Council board
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Alrosa has voluntarily stepped down from its position as vice-chair, temporarily leaving the board of directors. The decision was communicated to the RJC board of directors during the meeting on March 3rd. The RJC said Alrosa “stays committed” to the RJC’s standards…
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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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