The Responsible Jewellery Council is an international not-for-profit organisation bringing together over 360 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.

RJC Member Certification can be undertaken by all businesses that contribute to the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain. 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 RJC Certified Members within 2 years of joining.

In March 2012, the RJC launched Chain-of-Custody (CoC) Certification for precious metals (gold, platinum, palladium and rhodium). CoC Certification is voluntary for RJC Members and can be used as a tool to support responsible sourcing and conflict-sensitive due diligence.