Responsible Jewellery Council
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) sets global standards for ethical, social, and environmental practices in the jewellery supply chain, making its work highly relevant to UK jewellers, designers, manufacturers, and suppliers committed to responsible sourcing. Jewellery Focus covers RJC developments in depth, including certification updates, sustainability initiatives, and the impact of its standards on trade practices. Our reporting helps professionals understand how RJC membership and compliance influence consumer trust, supply chain transparency, and competitive advantage in the jewellery market.
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Apr- 2017 -5 AprilEvents
UK’s ‘first responsible jewellery conference’ announces 2017 speakers
Flux Fair Luxury – the UK’s first responsible jewellery conference – has announced the speakers who will be taking part in this year’s two-day conference. The event, which takes place in three weeks, has confirmed that Lisa Levinson from Forevermark, Claus Teilmann-Petersen, vice-president of group ethics at Danish jewellery brand…
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Mar- 2016 -31 MarchInternational
RJC to consider adding coloured stones to remit
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it is considering adding coloured gemstones to its purview. The body announced at Baswelworld that it has embarked on “a major new area of work on coloured gemstones and their potential inclusion into RJC’s material scope” which currently includes diamonds, gold and platinum…
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Dec- 2015 -23 DecemberOpinion
Another step forward in an ongoing challenge
Diamond grading issues have been a hot topic in recent months, but a new ISO Standard could benefit the consumer and retailer. STELLA LAYTON, chief assay master at the Birmingham Assay Office, explains.[divider style=”solid” top=”20″ bottom=”20″] The industry has come a long way since we staged our first Great Debate…
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Jul- 2015 -23 JulyRetailers
Beaverbrooks re-certified by Responsible Jewellery Council
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has achieved Certification against the 2013 Code of Practices at its head office and all 67 stores across the UK. Andrew Bone, RJC’s executive director, said: “It is a pleasure to announce that Beaverbrooks the Jewellers has been certified…
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1 JulyAppointments
RJC appoints Andrew Bone as executive director
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed a new executive director, Andrew Bone, as part of the organisation’s ongoing management restructure. Bone, who has extensive experience in the diamond and marketing sectors, has previously worked at De Beers and was also behind many industry initiatives including the Kimberley Process, the…
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May- 2015 -19 MayManufacturers
WB The Creative Jewellery Group gains RJC certification
WB The Creative Jewellery Group has announced that all three of its companies have been granted certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). The group, whose subsidiaries are Domino, Weston Beamor and Gecko, employs some 180 staff. It says it has “long been committed to ethical business practices” and was…
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Apr- 2015 -17 AprilEvents
RJC celebrates tenth anniversary with AGM in Mumbai
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has celebrated its 10th anniversary this week by hosting its first annual general meeting (AGM) outside of Europe. Co-hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), the AGM represented the organisation’s first conference held outside of Europe. The…
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8 AprilTrade Organisations
RJC announces management restructure
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a restructure to its management team at a meeting with elected board members on April 1. The restructure will introduce the role of executive director in place of CEO, in an effort to bring the organisation in-line with the practice elsewhere in many…
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Jan- 2015 -23 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
Birmingham Assay Office receives RJC recertification
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced that the Birmingham Assay Office has achieved re-certification. The re-certification was achieved by meeting the “highest ethical, social and environmental standards” established by the RJC. Stella Layton, chief executive and assay master, who was recently appointed chairman of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, said: “[The…
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Dec- 2014 -17 DecemberTrade Organisations
RJC secures 100 new members in 2014
The responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has released its end-of-year report, showing a strong end to the year. RJC announced that in 2014 it secured 100 net new members of which 75% are now certified. The organisation also announced 14 Chain of Custody Certified Entries are now registered in the gold…
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