Tag Archives: Responsible Jewellery Council

Diamond industry members fire back at Pandora

May 12, 2021

Pandora’s ‘sustainability’ narrative as it relates to its exclusive adoption of lab-grown diamonds has been deemed misleading by several industry players.

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Responsible Jewellery Council turns 15

May 28, 2020

On May 20, the Responsible Jewellery Council celebrated its 15th anniversary with the virtual hosting of its annual general meeting (AGM).

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Greenland Ruby joins RJC

July 30, 2019

Greenland Ruby has become the first coloured gemstone miner to join the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

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RJC welcomes Stuller as member

April 30, 2019

Jewellery manufacturer Stuller is the latest company to become a certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC).

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Panel: Transparency, technology, and selling to the next generation

March 9, 2018

A panel at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show focused on how changes in technology, consumer demographics, and the customer/producer relationship affect the question of ethical business behaviour.

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IGI recertified under responsible jewellery standard

January 11, 2018

The International Gemological Institute (IGI)–North & South America has announced its recertification under the Responsible Jewellery Council’s (RJC’s) 2013 Code of Practices.

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RJC welcomes Alrosa as a member

August 22, 2016

Diamond mining giant Alrosa is the latest company to become a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). More than 800 companies representing various sectors of the diamond industry have received RJC certification, including De Beers, Dominion Diamond Corp., Rio Tinto, and Lucara Diamond.

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AGS Labs achieves RJC certification

July 5, 2016

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has certified American Gem Society Laboratories (AGS Laboratories) against its 2013 code of practices (COP). “The provisions under the 2013 COP address important issues for our members and their supply chain,” said RJC executive director, Andrew Bone.

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RJC certifies United Precious Metal Refining

May 9, 2016

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has certified New York-based United Precious Metal Refining (UPMR) against its 2013 Code of Practices (COP). “United Precious Metal Refining is pleased to become a certified member of the RJC, said company president, Vincent Guadagna.

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