Transparency
Transparency is increasingly important in the UK jewellery trade, with consumers and regulators demanding greater visibility across supply chains and business practices. For jewellers, suppliers, and manufacturers, embracing transparency can build trust, strengthen ethical credentials, and support long-term growth. Jewellery Focus explores transparency initiatives, including traceability technologies, responsible sourcing frameworks, and case studies of businesses leading the way in open, ethical trading practices.
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Jul- 2014 -24 JulyAppointments
Gem-A appoints Vivien Johnston as new ethics manager
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has appointed luxury ethical retailer and chair of the Jewellery Ethics Committee (JECUK), Vivien Johnston, as its new ethics and CSR manager. The news follows the latest, ethics-focused World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) congress in Moscow with Gem-A taking the lead on corporate social…
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Jun- 2014 -23 JuneCurrent Affairs
NPA applauds new government consumer credit enforcement rules
The National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA) has said it supports the government’s review of the enforcement processes for consumer credit regulations. The review, conducted by the government into the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers the fairness, transparency, speed and efficiency of arrangements and processes for enforcement decision making amongst regulators. In…
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Apr- 2013 -10 AprilCurrent Affairs
Gemfields market value drops following Zambian government announcement
Following revelations that the Zambian government is putting plans into action to clean up its gemstone trade – to the detriment of many emerald producers – Gemfields has experienced its biggest one-day market value loss in four years.
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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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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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20 FebruaryCelebrities
Mila Kunis announced as Gemfields global brand ambassador
Gemfields has delightedly announced actress Mila Kunis as the company’s new brand ambassador.
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Nov- 2012 -13 NovemberRetailers
Exclusive new diamond group launched at glitzy event
Berkeley Diamond Group (BDG) had its launch event on 8 November in London’s trendy Knightsbridge – hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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Aug- 2012 -31 AugustCurrent Affairs
Government to support SME apprenticeships following jeweller’s review
The Government has responded positively to a report looking into ways of encouraging small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) to take on more apprentices.
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3 AugustTrade Organisations
RJC certifies four new members
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that four of its members have achieved certification for meeting the criteria set by RJC’s Member Certification System.
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Jul- 2012 -17 JulyManufacturers
Rio Tinto achieves RJC certification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Rio Tinto, an international mining group, has become the first mining group to achieve RJC certification.
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