Misinformation
Misinformation poses growing challenges for the jewellery industry, from misleading marketing claims to confusion around sourcing, sustainability, and product authenticity. This coverage examines how jewellers, brands, and trade bodies are tackling false or exaggerated information through transparency, certification, and consumer education. Jewellery Focus reports on regulatory updates, ethical communication practices, and initiatives to build trust across the supply chain, offering guidance for professionals committed to integrity in the UK jewellery trade.
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Mar- 2023 -23 MarchRetailers
Bradleyโs Jewellers reaffirms commitment to sustainable diamonds
Bradleyโs 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, Bradleyโs 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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Feb- 2020 -12 FebruaryBusiness Bites
Parasite boosts Spanish crisp sales
Now thatโs the kind of headline journalists like to write. But unfortunately, now that youโre reading the article, the subterfuge must be exposed. Weโre not talking about parasites that look for hosts, and weโre not talking about infected food. Instead weโre talking about the Korean movie sensation that just won…
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Mar- 2019 -4 MarchDesigners
Gemporia partners with Argyle Diamond mine for exclusive collection
Gemporia, a British TV jewellery channel, has partnered with Rio Tinto’s Australian diamond division to create a new collection of Argyle Diamond jewellery exclusively for Gems TV. The collection will be accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity from Gemporia and a record of the diamondโs Mark of Authenticity. Gemporia said…
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May- 2018 -2 MayCurrent Affairs
Industry figures comment on overseas hallmark outcome
Leading figures in the industry have commented on the outcome of the British Hallmarking Councilโs consultation on overseas hallmarking styles. The Council decided in principle that hallmarks struck overseas by UK assay offices should be distinguished by way of a special mark. Discussions are now taking place with assay offices…
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Feb- 2018 -26 FebruaryRetailers
90% of small firms not prepared for new data regulation, new research shows
Over a third of small businesses have not yet started preparing for the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), according to the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). A further third (35%) are only in the early stages of preparation, claims the new research published today. Only 8% of…
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