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The gold industry has come together, convened by LBMA and World Gold Council, to sign a Declaration of Responsibility and Sustainability Principles which formally expresses

RJC partners with ISEAL and Bonsucro to enable good practice and learning in due diligence and grievance mechanisms. CEOs and leaders are under increasing pressure

London 23rd August 2022: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard – setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch industry, today launched an updated Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit for its members and the wider industry.

Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd has become a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the world’s leading standard setting agency for the global jewellery and watch industry. The company’s membership includes signing codes of conduct with the Responsible Jewellery Council.

Kiran Gems’ membership in the RJC reflects its commitment to responsible business practices and the wider sustainability agenda, aimed at creating positive impacts along the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.

London 3rd August 2022: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the leading standards organisation of the global jewellery and watch industry, has appointed Satta Matturi, the founder and creative lead of award-winning Matturi Fine Jewellery, to its Board of Directors.

London, UK – 3rd March 2022: ALROSA has voluntarily stepped down from the position of Vice-Chair of RJC, temporarily leaving the Board of Directors. This

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 22nd February 2022: Dhamani Jewels has become the first retailer from the United Arab Emirates to join the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), underscoring its commitment to the Code of Practices in its business operations.

If 2021 felt like a year of transition, 2022 is starting to feel like a year of new beginnings. Like many of us, the start of a year is ripe with symbolism and hope for me. A time when I like to offer deep gratitude – first and foremost, for the people around me – loved ones, colleagues and collaborators, and the countless others whose lives, directly or indirectly, intertwine with mine. Also, gratitude for being amongst those who have the immense privilege and the responsibility to effect change, and to leave this world better than we found it.

Cartier, delegated by Richemont, and Kering launch the ‘Watch and Jewellery Initiative 2030’ in partnership with the Responsible Jewellery Council, to bring together watch and jewellery global players committing to a common core of key sustainability goals.

Brad Brooks-Rubin, the former Special Advisor for Conflict Diamonds at the U.S. Department of State, has been appointed as Strategic Advisor & North America Engagement Lead. Based in Washington, D.C., he will be responsible for advancing policy and deepening connections between international policy makers, NGOs and RJC member companies.

Responsible Jewellery Council, will develop a standard for laboratory-grown materials (LGMs) to establish best practice, including the requirement for full disclosure, for such materials when used in jewellery products. The RJC LGM standard will include laboratory-grown stones and will be separate from the RJC Code of Practices.

The time is now: Global jewellery industry calls for immediate action on gender equality as report unveils the urgent need for stronger commitment to SDG 5 implementation. Responsible Jewellery Council unveils gender equality report titled ‘The time is now to accelerate SDG 5, achieve gender equality, and empower all women and girls’ published in collaboration with BSR and CIBJO

RJC will provide sustainability and marketing tools and practical guidance, designed with a focus on removing industry barriers and increasing understanding of sustainability for all members.

Wereldwijde merken verenigen zich om best practices op duurzaamheidsvlak in de juwelen- en horlogesector te stimuleren ‘Create Beautiful’-video uitgebracht in Cannes door toonaangevende CEO’s uit

Des grandes Maisons s’associent pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques de durabilité dans les secteurs de la joaillerie et de l’horlogerie La vidéo « Create Beautiful » est

‘Create Beautiful’ video released in Cannes at the occasion of the launch of the Progress Report London, UK – 12 July 2021: Responsible Jewellery Council

Responsible Jewellery Council, the leading sustainability standard-setting organisation for the global jewellery and watch supply chain, has joined the UN Global Compact SDG Ambition platform. The platform aims to scale business impact by accelerating the integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by UNGC’s participating companies. It enables companies to move beyond incremental progress and step-up transformative change – unlocking business value, building business resilience, and enabling long-term growth.

RJC Welcomes New Board and Committee Members at 2021 AGM. Chair David Bouffard from Signet Jewelers, and Vice-Chair Peter Karakchiev from ALROSA re-elected

The World Diamond Council (WDC) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have entered into a cross-membership partnership and signed mutual codes of conduct. The two leading diamond and jewellery industry organisations are dedicated to the adoption of responsible business practices across the supply chain, and this partnership will help increase knowledge-sharing, pilot new initiatives, and increase the positive impact they both make on the lives and livelihoods of individuals and communities associated with jewellery, watches and the precious materials from which they are made.

The past year has been a year of reckoning, reflection and reassessing how we relate to one another and to the planet. There is a lot that has been said about the changes this unprecedented year has brought and also about the next normal that seems to be on the not-so-distant horizon. Among all of this, I am convinced of the centrality of a value that has taken on enormous significance and holds true in more ways than we had probably imagined before the pandemic began – interconnectedness. This is why I feel our industry will do well, we are a global family of businesses who have always been interdependent in bringing products to the consumer that are pure emotion and trust. Of the many lessons that have emerged from this turbulent year, one rang true across the globe – we are all in this together.

Highlights RJC marks its 15 year anniversary today with an event exploring the key themes of “Partnership for Progress” and “Continuous Improvement” Key speakers and

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has joined a call to action urging the gold and jewellery industry to include Artisanal Scale Mining (ASM) in their sourcing policies and practices.

Participation Panel highlights Useful Resources More than 20,000 sustainability champions attend UN Global Compact’s 20th anniversary Leaders Summit online — German Chancellor Angela Merkel and

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) marked its 15- year milestone strengthening consumer confidence for the global jewellery industry at its virtual Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Dear Stakeholders, The new coronavirus disease, officially named COVID-19, has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Members of the jewellery and watch

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) – the global standard setting organisation for the jewellery supply chain – has strengthened its ongoing commitment to gender equality by

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released a revised version of their Chain of Custody (CoC) standard that will allow members to become certified for

Dear Stakeholders, The Kimberley Process Plenary meets in New Delhi, India, next week to discuss vital reform proposals. The Responsible Jewellery Council believes that all

The Responsible Jewellery Council has entered into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to develop best practice impact case studies for building awareness

Vote from The Plumb Club members demonstrates importance of RJC membership in building consumer confidence. The Plumb Club announced that its members overwhelmingly voted to

RJC is committed to Human Rights and looks forward to continued engagement with civil society organisations as we find ways to further advance responsible business

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the jewellery industry’s foremost standard setting and certification body, held its first virtual annual general meeting (AGM) this week –

Changes reflect industry’s global evolving needs and consumer demands. The new Code of Practices include and expansion of the scope of materials, alignment of due

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the jewellery industry’s foremost standard setting and certification body, has appointed Iris Van der Veken as its next Executive Director,

The JNA Awards and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have renewed their collaboration for a further year, to encourage an even greater number of businesses

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the setting and certification organisation for the entire jewellery supply chain, today has announced that BV Schmuch & Uhren has