Mission & Vision

The Council

The Responsible Jewellery Council is an international, not-for-profit organisation established to reinforce consumer confidence in the jewellery industry by advancing responsible business practices throughout the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain.

The Council aims to build ‘a community of confidence’ across every step of the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain in all geographies, and among businesses large and small. It seeks to work with a wide range of stakeholders in defining and implementing responsible jewellery practices through the RJC’s certification system.

Membership opportunity is open to all businesses and associations participating in the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain and / or engaged in activities that have a potential impact on consumer confidence in diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery.

Mission

“To advance responsible ethical, social and environmental practices, which respect human rights, throughout the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.”

Vision

“Our vision is to increase consumer confidence in diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery. We will accomplish our vision through the successful implementation of a system for certification of responsible business practices that is widely recognised and valued by our stakeholders. The certification system will cover a significant volume of global diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery production, resulting in the improvement of business practices in the diamond, gold and platinum group metals jewellery supply chain, and provide a community of confidence among our Members.”