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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Jul- 2018 -3 JulyDesigners
Second Ethical Gem Fair to take place in London
The success of the inaugural Ethical Gem Fair in early March 2018 has resulted in the organisation of a second fair, taking place on August 31 to September 1 2018. The two-day event will allow guests to purchase gemstones that offer full provenance, in addition to presentations from each of…
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May- 2018 -25 MayRetailers
Chow Tai Fook and GIA to bring blockchain diamond grading reports to consumers
Jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), a diamond grading authority, will use blockchain technology to deliver digital diamond grading reports to consumers for the first time. Clients of Chow Tai Fook’s diamond brand will receive a permanent and immutable blockchain record of their diamond’s…
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11 MayCurrent Affairs
De Beers successfully tracks first diamonds from mine to retail on blockchain
The De Beers Group has announced that it has successfully tracked 100 high-value diamonds along the value chain during the pilot of its industry blockchain platform. An immutable and secure digital trail was created for a selection of rough diamonds mined by De Beers as they moved from the mine,…
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Mar- 2018 -7 MarchFeatures
A question of integrity
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in recent years positioned itself as a leader for responsible business in the jewellery industry, but a piece of research published in February by the non-governmental human rights organisation, the Human Rights Watch (HRW), takes issue with the RJC’s governance, standards, and certification systems.…
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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryDesigners
Gemfields and Fabergé unveils ‘world first’ laser inscribed emerald
Gemstone supplier Gemfields and fine jewellery specialists Fabergé have unveiled what they claim is the world’s first laser-inscribed emerald. The 4.11 carat, green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfields’ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. It was then acquired and mounted by Fabergé as a custom-crafted item for the winner of…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustEvents
Fair Luxury announces debut exhibition at Goldsmiths’ Centre
Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX), will host ‘Fair Luxury Presents’ – an exhibition of luxury jewellery that focuses on issues of ethical provenance – at the Goldsmiths’ Centre in Clerkenwell from 18 September to 27 October 2017. The exhibition will set out to demonstrate a new view of…
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Jul- 2017 -13 JulyDesigners
Natalie Perry Jewellery launches debut Fairtrade gold collection
A new British fine jewellery company, called Natalie Perry, launched this week with a debut collection, Floral Fragments. The collection is inspired by the disintegrating murals that adorn the walls of ancient Indian temples and is crafted in delicate 18-carat Fairtrade gold filigree, set with white diamonds and coloured gemstones.…
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Apr- 2016 -7 AprilQ&A Sessions
Honoured by Royalty: Greg Valerio
After recently being honoured with an MBE, the work Greg Valerio has done with artisanal and small-scale miners in the jewellery industry is second-to-none. TOM DAVIS sat down with the jeweller and activist to hear more about his experiences and where he sees the future of Fairtrade gold [divider style=”solid”…
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Jul- 2015 -2 JulyDesigners
BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition winner announced
Jessica Mead, design assistant at Harriet Kelsall Bespoke Jewellery has won the BJA Fairtrade ‘I Do’ competition. UK designers were asked to draw up a matching wedding and engagement ring set in Fairtrade gold featuring a 50pt round brilliant-cut lab certified diamond and up to ½ a carat of small…
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Mar- 2013 -7 MarchTrade Organisations
N.A.G. calls council on Gold Paper
National Association of Goldsmiths (N.A.G.) members are being asked to attend the Association’s Council and Forum day to discuss the N.A.G. Ethics Working Committee’s Introduction to the Gold Paper.
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