Responsible Jewellery Council

Responsible Jewellery Council elects new board members

The Responsible Jewellery Council has elected seven new and returning members to its board of directors following recent elections for the 2025 term. Purvi Shah from De Beers Group and Gaetano Cavalieri from CIBJO were re-elected to represent the producer and trade association forums respectively. Meanwhile, Antonio Samaniego of Minera…

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Chaumet commits to traceability with new Bee de Chaumet pendant

Chaumet has launched its new Bee de Chaumet pendant, crafted entirely from 100% responsibly sourced gold that is fully traceable from mine to finished piece, marking a significant step forward in the brand’s commitment to “exemplary” environmental responsibility. The pendant illustrates Chaumet’s desire to drive enhancements to ethical jewellery standards,…

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Loquet launches new Lemon Charm collab with Skye McAlpine

Loquet has announced the launch of a limited-edition Lemon Charm as part of its latest Charms for Change collaboration with chef and author Skye McAlpine.  Drawing inspiration from her own Tavola tableware collection and sun-soaked Venetian lemon recipes, together the duo have created this piece.  Crafted in 18k yellow gold,…

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RJC launches RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched the RJC Laboratory Grown Material Standard (LGMS) to set a benchmark for ethical and sustainable practices in the laboratory-grown (lab-grown) diamond and lab-grown coloured gemstone sector. The LGMS outlines the necessary provisions for RJC members working with lab-grown diamonds and lab-grown coloured gemstones,…

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Tom Wood to launch Snakeskin Rings for Lunar New Year

Tom Wood has announced it will launch its new Snakeskin Rings on 13 January 2025 in celebration of the Chinese Zodiac’s Lunar New Year. Expertly crafted in three of the brand’s signature shapes – Cushion, Kay and Oval – the Snakeskin rings showcases a “unique” variation of the jasper stone,…

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Responsible Jewellery Council updates COP and COC standards

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced updates to its Code of Practices (COP) and Chain of Custody (COC) standards in its 5-year ISEAL mandated review. The COC standard has been updated to recognise three main types of eligible material for recycled metals: Pre-Consumer, Post Consumer, Waste and a mix…

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Loquet launches The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket

Loquet has announced the launch of the newest addition to the Heirloom Locket Collection, The Artemis Sapphire pear drop locket. The piece is hand crafted in 18k white gold set with a trio of pear cut Top Wesselton G VVS diamonds and a blue sapphire. The brand stated: “The Artemis…

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Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new chair

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced the appointment of Dave Meleski, president, and CEO of Richline Group, as its new chair. Meleski is taking over as chair from David Bouffard, who is term-limited after being elected to two three-year terms in 2018. Bouffard will step down as chair on…

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Pandora shifts to only recycled silver and gold

Pandora has today (30 January 2024) announced it has changed its precious metals supply and is now sourcing only recycled silver and gold for all its jewellery. The shift avoids significant greenhouse gas emissions, as mining requires more energy and resources than recycling. The carbon footprint of recycled silver is…

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Loquet opens new flagship boutique

British fine jewellery brand Loquet has opened the doors to its new flagship store Belgravia’s Elizabeth Street as it celebrates its 10th anniversary. Along with the launch of the new store, to celebrate its 10th year, Loquet has gone through an in-depth rebranding process which encompasses everything from design, website…

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