RJC member list exceeds 250 in numbers

The number of members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has exceeded 250, and includes companies and trade associations, throughout the diamond, gold and platinum metals jewellery supply chain, globally. “Amongst these new members are Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior Couture, Gemological Science International (GSI), Girard-Perregaux, GCAL: Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc, H.K. Designs (India), Vacheron Constantin and many other notable companies who all strongly believe in RJC’s mission,” says Michael Rae, the RJC’s Chief Executive Officer.

“RJC’s healthy membership reflects the growing awareness of the importance of ethical, human rights, social and environmental performance in the jewellery industry. RJC’s members are vital to cultivate future business ethical generations,” added Michael Rae.

Under the RJC system, all commercial members of the RJC have committed to be audited by accredited, third party auditors to verify their conformance with the RJC’s Code of Practices and become certified. The RJC Certification System is unmatched in any other industry for the quality and breadth of its scope and standards and the integrity and transparency of its developmental process.