Fairmined
Fairmined is a certification standard awarded to responsibly mined gold that meets stringent criteria for ethical sourcing, environmental stewardship, and social impact, benefitting artisanal and small-scale mining communities. In the jewellery trade, Fairmined gold enables brands and retailers to demonstrate transparency, compliance with sustainability commitments, and alignment with consumer demand for responsibly produced luxury. Jewellery Focus covers all aspects of Fairmined’s relevance to the UK industry—from certification processes, sourcing channels, and pricing considerations to brand case studies, consumer perception, and the interplay with regulatory frameworks like the UK’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation. Our reporting supports jewellers, manufacturers, designers, and suppliers in integrating Fairmined gold into their supply chains, enhancing ethical credentials, and communicating value to discerning trade and end customers.
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May- 2017 -22 MayCurrent Affairs
Jeweller makes bridal collection with ‘most ethical gold’
Jewellery designer Arabel Lebrusan has released a bridal collection with what it describes as the “most ethical gold”. The exclusive range features earrings, engagement rings and wedding rings made with Fairmined Ecological Gold and the brand claims it is the “first of its kind” in the UK market. The brand…
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Sep- 2014 -24 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC officially recognises ‘Fairmined’ small-scale mining standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) yesterday announced an official standard for artisanal and small-scale mining. The ‘Fairmined Standard v.2.0’ is now officially recognised as a Responsible Mining Standard under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for precious metals. The standard aims to…
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Apr- 2013 -16 AprilCurrent Affairs
Fairtrade International to simplify Fairtrade gold labelling
Fairtrade International has announced that Fairtrade labelling on gold is set to become more straightforward as the formal partnership it has with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) draws to a close this month.
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2 AprilManufacturers
Capella invests in the industry’s ethical future
Leading UK precious metal refiner Capella Manufacturing Ltd has launched a campaign to back the future of the jewellery industry by supporting up-and-coming students.
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Feb- 2013 -20 FebruaryTrade Organisations
Gold Paper launch calls for jewellers to take the lead on CSR
The National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) and British Jewellers’ Association’s (BJA) Gold Paper has called for the UK’s jewellers to lead the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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Jan- 2013 -4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Support increases for ethical jewellery as Fairtrade silver arrives in UK
The world’s first batch of Fairtrade and Fairmined silver has arrived in the UK thanks to fair trade jewellery pioneer CRED Jewellery.
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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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Sep- 2012 -11 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review
The Fairtrade Foundation and its partner the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) are to review the standards which govern the certification for Fairtrade and Fairmined gold.
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Jun- 2012 -7 JuneProduct Launches
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold arrives on the British high street
Two of Britain's major high street jewellers have, for the first time, launched collections of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold bridal jewellery.
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May- 2012 -18 MayEvents
Successful launch for Heresy Jewellery Design
Heresy Jewellery Design's launch event took place on 16 May at the Avon Gorge Hotel in Bristol, and was attended by Silent Witness star Emilia Fox, among other guests.
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