LW200 - International Jewellery Trade and Law

From deep below the surface of the earth to internationaljewellery manufacturing centres to retail display cases, thematerials used in jewellery making travel internationalpaths. These paths are full of legal complexities such asimport and export restrictions. Different countries havedifferent standards for grading systems and gemstoneenhancement.

This class presents an overview of these and other issuesaffecting the international jewellery trade, as well as informationand resources to stay on top of the latest changes. Local andinternational jewellery sales regulations are presented. Alsocovered are ethical trade practices, social consciousness,environmental issues, human resources concerns andcopyright/trademark legalities.

Lessons in this course of study include:

LW201 Copyright & trademarks and intellectual property
LW202 Common international standards in jewellery
LW203 Controlled products and environmental considerations
LW104 Import/export legislation, procedures and taxes
LW105 Business ethics in the jewellery trade
LW106 Variations in gemstone quality grades
LW107 Disclosure of treatments & enhancements
LW108 Human resources considerationsand recommendations
LW109 Consumer rights and dispute resolution
LW110 Internet resources and preventive measures