Choosing Jewellery from Trusted, Certified Brands

When shopping for high-quality jewellery, it’s important to consider the credibility and integrity of the brands you choose. Look for reputable jewellery brands that are certified by trusted industry organisations, such as the Responsible Jewellery Council or the National Association of Jewellers, or those that collaborate with verified ethical suppliers who uphold the highest standards of craftsmanship, sustainability, and ethical sourcing.

Look for brands that are certified by, or work with suppliers verified by, these organisations:

• Hallmarked / Assay Assured Retailer

This certification guarantees that all precious metals meet the highest quality standards through careful testing and independent hallmarking by a trusted Assay Office. In the UK, there are four main Assay Offices, and we proudly use the Edinburgh Assay Office for our hallmarking process.

Take 925 Sterling Silver, for example – it’s verified to contain 92.5% pure silver, so you can be sure it’s exactly as promised. This is especially important for online businesses like ours, as it ensures the metals our customers purchase is exactly what they say they are. This process guarantees the purity and integrity of the metals used in our jewellery, protecting you from fraud and offering peace of mind with every purchase.

To learn more about eligibility, visit our Assay page.

• National Association of Jewellers (NAJ)

The National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) sets ethical, social, and environmental standards for the jewellery industry, promoting responsible business practices and transparency across the supply chain. By adhering to NAJ’s rigorous guidelines, jewellers can ensure they’re operating with the highest honest and integrity, encouraging sustainability, anti-greenwash marketing and fair practices at every step. Their certification also offers consumers the confidence that they’re purchasing from brands committed to ethical business practices.

Shop NAJ certified and Assay Assured jewellery

• Umicore

A global leader in materials technology and recycling, Umicore specialises in refining and reintroducing precious metals into supply chains, ensuring ethical and sustainable sourcing. With a track record of leading the way in environmentally responsible practices, Umicore plays a crucial role in reducing the jewellery industry’s reliance on new raw materials, helping minimise its overall environmental footprint. Their advanced recycling processes also contribute to maintaining the value of precious metals over time.

Learn more about how we recycle your returned jewellery here. You can also learn more about Umicore here.

• Recycled Claim Standard (RCS)

This standard verifies recycled content in products, ensuring traceability and environmental sustainability throughout the supply chain. By implementing the RCS, companies can offer transparency to consumers regarding the recycled content in their jewellery, fostering trust and promoting eco-conscious consumption. The certification also encourages the reduction of environmental impact by ensuring that recycled materials are responsibly sourced and used.

• Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)

SMETA audits assess global supply chains for ethical trade, including labour rights, workplace health and safety, and environmental impact. This audit is crucial for ensuring that companies are not only complying with legal standards but are also proactively safeguarding human rights, fostering fair labour practices, and maintaining a healthy, safe work environment. SMETA-certified businesses can reassure customers that their products have been produced ethically from start to finish.

Shop Sedex and Umicore approved jewellery

• The Higg Index

A valuable tool for measuring and improving sustainability in the fashion and jewellery industries, the Higg Index helps businesses track their environmental and social impact. The Higg Index allows companies to assess their entire supply chain and pinpoint areas for improvement, from resource management to social equity. By leveraging this tool, businesses can create more sustainable practices and make more informed, responsible decisions.

• Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI)

This framework works to improve social standards and working conditions within global supply chains, promoting ethical labour practices. By participating in the BSCI, companies commit to improving working conditions, promoting fair wages, and addressing critical issues such as child labour and forced labour. BSCI certification demonstrates a company’s dedication to creating positive change in the workplaces they engage with worldwide.

• International Gemological Institute (IGI)

IGI provides independent certification of diamonds, gemstones, and fine jewellery, ensuring authenticity, ethical sourcing, and transparency in the industry. By working with IGI-certified jewellery, customers can trust that they are purchasing genuine, responsibly sourced gems and diamonds, with a guarantee of ethical practices throughout the sourcing process. IGI’s certifications also provide assurance of quality, making it a cornerstone for transparency in the jewellery sector.

Shop IGI-certified Lab-Grown diamonds

• Kimberley Process (KPCS)

For those looking to purchase naturally mined diamonds, the Kimberley Process ensures that diamond exports are conflict-free and do not contribute to human rights abuses. This global certification system helps to stop the trade of conflict diamonds, ensuring that diamonds purchased are sourced responsibly and ethically, protecting both human rights and the environment.

• Fairmined

Fairmined certification guarantees that gold is mined responsibly, with a focus on fair wages, environmental sustainability, and ethical practices. By supporting Fairmined-certified gold, customers can contribute to the wellbeing of miners and their communities, while also supporting sustainable mining practices that minimise environmental damage. This certification empowers small-scale miners by providing them with fairer trade opportunities.

• Fairtrade

Recognised globally, Fairtrade ensures better wages, improved working conditions, and sustainable practices for miners and workers in developing countries. With its focus on empowering workers through fair wages and ethical practices, Fairtrade helps improve the livelihoods of vulnerable communities, ensuring they can thrive while contributing to environmentally friendly practices. This certification also supports the fight against exploitation in the supply chain.

• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international certification system that ensures products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social, and economic benefits. FSC-certified packaging helps protect ecosystems and promotes sustainable forestry practices. Please note that to promote FSC-certified products or claim the use of FSC papers, businesses must have a valid promotional licence issued by FSC.

 At Amberta, we are committed to continuous improvement, upholding ethical and environmental standards through responsible material sourcing, sustainable packaging, and innovation.

Learn more about Amberta’s certified suppliers and our sustainability practices here.