The Responsible Jewellery Council is an international not-for-profit organisation bringing together over 350 member companies across the jewellery supply chain.

RJC Members are committed to promoting responsible ethical, human rights, social and environmental practices in a transparent and accountable manner throughout the industry from mine to retail. Their commitment aims to reinforce consumer and stakeholder confidence in jewellery products.

The Council has developed the RJC System, a certification system, which applies to all Members, businesses that contribute to the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain. Under the RJC system, all Commercial Members of the RJC are required to be audited by accredited, third party auditors to verify their conformance with the RJC, Code of Practices, and become certified under the RJC System. The Council began operating its system in December 2009.