Check the business
Ask the Council to confirm whether a jeweller or watchmaker is a current member.
Check a business, understand what good practice looks like and know where to turn when something goes wrong.
Fine jewellery can carry significant financial and personal value. A few checks can help you choose a responsible business and understand exactly what you are purchasing.
Ask the Council to confirm whether a jeweller or watchmaker is a current member.
Confirm materials, gemstone details, pricing, guarantees and delivery terms in writing.
Retain quotations, receipts, valuation documents, warranties and correspondence.
Choosing a JCZ member gives you clearer information, recognised professional commitments and a Council contact if you need guidance.
Council membership gives consumers a clear way to confirm a business and view its published contact details.
Members commit to the Council’s standards and Code of Conduct for responsible, transparent business practice.
If a concern with a member remains unresolved, consumers can approach the Council with their records and supporting documents.
Search the Council’s member directory by business name, service or location.
Search the directory
Raise the matter with the business first. If it remains unresolved and the business is a JCZ member, contact the Council with supporting records.
Include the member’s name, a short explanation and relevant dates. The Council can advise how to provide supporting documents.