Traceability
Traceability is becoming a defining issue for the UK jewellery industry as consumers and regulators demand greater transparency across the supply chain. From responsibly sourced gemstones to ethical precious metals, traceability affects every stage of production and retail. Jewellery Focus covers the latest developments in traceability, including technological innovations, certification schemes, regulatory changes, and brand initiatives. Our insights support jewellers, designers, and suppliers in meeting customer expectations, ensuring compliance, and building trust through transparent practices.
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Oct- 2024 -18 OctoberManufacturers
De Beers’ GemFair purchases its 10,000th diamond
De Beers Group has announced that GemFair, its programme focused on developing a responsible sourcing model for the artisanal and small-scale diamond mining sector, has reached the key milestone of purchasing its 10,000th diamond since launching in 2018. GemFair aims to support the formalisation of the artisanal sector by raising…
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11 OctoberNews
SCS and iTraceiT to launch new sustainability and traceability certificate
SCS Global Services, a third-party sustainability certification provider, and iTraceiT, a provider of traceability solutions for the diamond and jewellery sector, are collaborating on development of the first hybrid sustainability and traceability certificate for diamonds and jewellery. It will combine SCS Sustainability Rated Diamonds Certification data with iTraceiT’s traceability technology…
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Sep- 2024 -5 SeptemberDesigners
Chaumet introduces first traceable Bee My Love pendant
Chaumet has announced that it is introducing a Bee My Love pendant with a Taille Impératrice diamond that’s fully traceable from the rough to the finished jewel. The new piece offers a unique jewel with a fully traced diamond, in accordance with the commitments made by the LVMH group. To…
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2 SeptemberManufacturers
De Beers prepares for next phase of G7 diamond import requirements
De Beers Group has confirmed that it is fully prepared to meet the requirements that now extend to diamonds of 0.5 carats and above, following the expansion of G7 import restrictions on Russian diamonds on 1 September 2024. De Beers’ proprietary Best Practice Principles and Pipeline Integrity standards have long…
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Aug- 2024 -5 AugustRetailers
Monica Vinader launches first fully traceable aquamarine collection
Demi-fine jewellery brand Monica Vinader has announced the launch of its first fully traceable aquamarine collection, Odyssey, in partnership with Zimbaqua, Africa’s first gemstone mine managed and mined by a women only team, located in Karoi, Zimbabwe. The Odyssey collection is crafted with bold cuts of faceted aquamarine set in…
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Jul- 2024 -22 JulyTrade Organisations
The NAJ co-opts two new members to its national committee
The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) has announced the co-option of Kerry Saunders, operations director at Domino Jewellery, and Neil Ventura, CEO of Ventura Fine Jewellery, to its national committee board. Saunders comes with over 25 years of extensive experience in manufacturing, and throughout her career, she has honed her…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneManufacturers
De Beers welcomes G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds
De Beers has stated that it fully supports the intent of the G7 sanctions on Russian diamonds. For these to be effective, the group said that the sanctions must be “practical, industry-wide and enforceable”. In response to requests from G7 governments, De Beers offers the following perspectives. Timing: Import restrictions…
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Apr- 2024 -30 AprilRetailers
Opsydia appoints new sales and marketing director
Diamond and gemstone security and traceability specialist Opsydia has announced the appointment of Jacqui Larsson to the position of sales and marketing director, effective immediately. As a London Diamond Bourse council member and a fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A), Larsson brings to Opsydia nearly two decades…
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Mar- 2024 -14 MarchDesigners
Louis Vuitton unveils LV Diamonds collection
Louis Vuitton has launched its new LV Diamonds collection, featuring the LV Monogram Star cut diamond, which recreates Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram flower. The group said the new diamonds draw on “unique” mastery of traditional techniques to give them their “distinctive and perfectly symmetrical shape and unparalleled multifaceted radiance”. With…
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Feb- 2024 -28 FebruaryRetailers
Facet launches The Timeless Classics Collection
Facet has announced the launch of its first fully traceable range, The Timeless Classics Collection, ensuring responsible sourcing and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain through the certified and audited traceability offered by Tracemark. It said that amid a complex global scenario of geopolitical tensions and economic sanctions, the diamond…
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