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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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 โ to the detriment of many emerald producers โ 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 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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20 FebruaryCelebrities
Mila Kunis announced as Gemfields global brand ambassador
Gemfields has delightedly announced actress Mila Kunis as the companyโs 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 Londonโs trendy Knightsbridge โ hosted by brand ambassador Lisa Snowdon.
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Aug- 2012 -31 AugustCurrent Affairs
Government to support SME apprenticeships following jewellerโs 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 RJCโs 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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Jan- 2012 -13 JanuaryTrade Organisations
RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.
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Oct- 2011 -21 OctoberUncategorized
De Beers secures second sustainability award
For the second year running, De Beers has been declared the Overall Winner in the ACCA South Africa Sustainability Reporting Awards for its Report to Society 2010. Announcing the award, the ACCA noted that De Beers “remains unmatched” in explaining its approach to sustainability management and reporting. Rating De…
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