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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Jan- 2018 -10 JanuaryDesigners
Gemfields and Fabergรฉ unveils โworld firstโ laser inscribed emerald
Gemstone supplier Gemfields and fine jewellery specialists Fabergรฉ have unveiled what they claim is the worldโs first laser-inscribed emerald. The 4.11 carat, green emerald-cut gemstone was mined at Gemfieldsโ Kagem emerald mine in Zambia. It was then acquired and mounted by Fabergรฉ as a custom-crafted item for the winner of…
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Aug- 2017 -15 AugustEvents
Fair Luxury announces debut exhibition at Goldsmithsโ Centre
Industry change group Fair Luxury (formerly FLUX), will host โFair Luxury Presentsโ โ an exhibition of luxury jewellery that focuses on issues of ethical provenance โ at the Goldsmithsโ 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 ยฝ 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 Associationโs Council and Forum day to discuss the N.A.G. Ethics Working Committeeโs Introduction to the Gold Paper.
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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 Jewellersโ Associationโs (BJA) Gold Paper has called for the UKโs jewellers to lead the way in corporate social responsibility (CSR).
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