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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Sep- 2014 -15 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade announces consultation process on its Standard for Gold
Fairtrade International has launched a public consultation on its Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals for Artisanal and Small-scale Mining. The consultation will explore how Fairtrade can best tackle new regulation and legislation in the gold industry. The aim is for Fairtrade to offer a small but scalable solution…
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Feb- 2014 -19 FebruaryManufacturers
RJC certifies IWC and Panerai
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that luxury watch manufacturers IWC Schaffhausen and Panerai have achieved certification by meeting the highest ethical, social and environmental standards established by the council’s Member Certification system. The RJC’s interim CEO, Catherine Sproule, said: “The successful verification assessment [for both manufacturers] was led by…
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May- 2013 -29 MayCurrent Affairs
Central African Republic suspended from Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
Eli Izhakoff, president of the World Diamond Council, has supported without reservation the decision issued on 23 May by Ambassador Welile Nhlapo, chair of the Kimberley Process (KP), to suspend temporarily the Central African Republic (CAR) from the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
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Oct- 2012 -3 OctoberCurrent Affairs
Artisanal mining standard recognised by RJC
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the producer requirements in Part A of the Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard are now officially recognised as a ‘Responsible Mining Standard’ under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard for precious metals.
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Aug- 2012 -30 AugustCurrent Affairs
RJC recognises release of SEC’s Dodd-Frank rule
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recognised the release of the final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on conflict minerals and encourages the use of RJC chain-of-custody certification for gold sourcing.
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28 AugustCurrent Affairs
SEC’s passing of ‘conflict’ mineral rule could impact the trade
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the United States has voted to implement the ‘conflict’ minerals provision of an act that requires companies to determine and disclose if they use minerals that benefit armed groups in central Africa.
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Mar- 2012 -9 MarchEvents
RJC and London Bullion Market Association give joint industry briefing at Baselworld
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) today co-presented an industry briefing on Chain-of-Custody and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance at Baselworld.
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