Platinum Guild International (PGI) is a new member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). PGI, which is funded by the leading South African platinum producers and leading fabricators, is responsible for global platinum jewellery development, on behalf of the South African producers.

“Platinum group metals were the first new materials added to the RJC system original scope of diamonds and gold. We greatly respect PGI’s leading commitment to responsible business practices and we are very pleased about its support for the RJC,” says Michael Rae, Chief Executive Officer, RJC.

”We have joined the RJC because we believe those we work with share these goals and will consider RJC certification an essential step to clearly demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices” says James Courage, Chief Executive Officer, Platinum Guild International.

Headquartered in London, PGI has offices in China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.