2012 RJC Archived News

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December 13, 2012

Responsible Jewellery Council Calls for Comment on Proposed Revisions to RJC Code of Practices

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November 30, 2012

Fischler Diamonds NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 30, 2012

JSN Jewellery UK Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 30, 2012

Orest Group Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 20, 2012

Carelle Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 20, 2012

Simoni Gems bvba Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 20, 2012

Trollbeads A/S Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 15, 2012

AngloGold Ashanti Córrego do Sítio Mineração Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 13, 2012

Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie becomes a supporter of the Responsible Jewellery Council

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November 6, 2012

De Beers Group of Companies Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 23, 2012

Liza Dimon BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 23, 2012

HRD Antwerp NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 23, 2012

N. Shah & Co. BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 15, 2012

RJC reaches 400 member mark and announces translations of its certification documents in Chinese, French, Gujarati, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish

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October 9, 2012

RJC Board anounces James Courage to succeed Matt Runci as RJC Chairman

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October 4, 2012

Salanitro SA, Serti-Concept SA, Sertis Creations SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

Weinberg Bernard BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

SDTC (Szwarcburt Diamond Trading Co BVBA) Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

Dediam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

Barsamian Diamonds NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

Malay Gems Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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October 4, 2012

Kapu Gems Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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September 28, 2012

Artisanal Mining Standard Recognised as a Responsible Mining Standard under RJC Chain-of-Custody Certification

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September 17, 2012

The Conflict Free Smelter Program (CFS), London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have today announced their mutual cross-recognition of gold refiner audits.

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September 06, 2012

van Loggem Diamantenhandel AG Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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September 06, 2012

Gemological Science International Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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September 06, 2012

Jewelex New York Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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September 06, 2012

JOIA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council


August 30, 2012

Responsible Jewellery Council recognises release of final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on Conflict Minerals and encourages use of RJC Chain-of-Custody Certification for Gold Sourcing

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August 23, 2012

Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Industry Briefing and Leadership Forum at International Jewellery London 2012

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August 20, 2012

Pandora Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 09, 2012

Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 09, 2012

Sundiam DMCC Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 09, 2012

Lombardi SRL Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 02, 2012

Esteem Diamond Systems Pvt. Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 02, 2012

G. Diam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 02, 2012

Historic Originals Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 02, 2012

Hublot Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2012

Veediam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2012

IGC Brand Services LLC Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2012

R Kantilal & Co Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2012

JEM – Jewellery Ethically Minded Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 18, 2012

Jewelex Antwerp NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 18, 2012

Jewelex Europe NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 18, 2012

Jack Reiss Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 18, 2012

Shania SPRL Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 13, 2012

Rio Tinto is First Mining Company Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 9, 2012

Holloway Diamonds Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 9, 2012

Berker Bros Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 9, 2012

Lux Bond & Green Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 9, 2012

Krikawa Jewelry Designs Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 2, 2012

Christian Dior Couture Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 28, 2012

RJC calls for comment on review of RJC Code of Practices
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June 25, 2012

Cambour SAS Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 25, 2012

Marjan Diamonds Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 25, 2012

Goldlake I.P S.p.A Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 21, 2012

RJC and Solidaridad announce collaboration based on Solidaridad’s pilot project for better practices at industrial gold mines
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June 18, 2012

Sheetal Manufacturing Company Private Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 18, 2012

Accurist Watches Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 18, 2012

RJC Announces Metalor Technologies (Hong Kong) Ltd is first Asian Gold Refiner and third to achieve Chain of Custody Certification
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June 07, 2012

RJC Accepted as a Full Member of the ISEAL Alliance
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May 29, 2012

RJC Announces Metalor Technologies SA is second to achieve Chain of Custody Certification
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May 29, 2012

JeanRichard Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 29, 2012

Girard-Perregaux Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 22, 2012

RJC holds its Annual General Meeting in Paris convening Leaders from the Jewellery Industry
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May 18, 2012

The Italian Ministry of Economic Development, Confindustria Federorafi and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced they have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work cooperatively on advancing their shared objectives to improve social, environmental and labour practices and good governance in the Italian jewellery sector.

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May 08, 2012

Premier Gem Corp. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 08, 2012

Hari Krishna Exports Private Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 08, 2012

Elegant Collection Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 04, 2012

RJC Calls for comment on proposal to recognise Fairtrade and Fairmined Standard under RJC Chain of Custody Standard – open to public comment until 4 June 2012.

May 01, 2012

RJC Announces Metalor USA Refining is first to achieve Chain of Custody Certification
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April 26, 2012

Brown Goldsmiths & Co Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 26, 2012

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab, Inc (GCAL) Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 26, 2012

Roberto Coin Inc. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 26, 2012

Asian Diamonds BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 19, 2012

Rikhav BVBA Certified by the Reponsible Jewellery Council
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April 16, 2012

RJC Releases 2012 Annual Progress Report
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April 12, 2012

Chintamani BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 12, 2012

Yerudiam Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 12, 2012

Gemmata NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 22, 2012

GemConcepts Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 22, 2012

GLD Diamonds Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 22, 2012

Roger Mathon SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 22, 2012

Lukhi Diam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 14, 2012

Interjewel PVT Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 14, 2012

Paras Gems NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 8, 2012

Responsible Jewellery Council and London Bullion Market Association convene an Industry briefing at Baselworld 2012
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March 7, 2012

Responsible Jewellery Council Media Update at Baselworld 2012
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March 7, 2012

Chopard & Cie SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

Embee Diamond Technologies Inc. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

Harshid Exports Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

Clear Light Diamond Company Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

Star Rays Group Company India Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

Adiam NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 2, 2012

CTF Diamond Trading Company Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 27, 2012

RJC Announces L’Orafo Italiano Supporter Status
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February 23, 2012

Rothschild Diamonds Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 23, 2012

Firestar Diamond BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 23, 2012

Vacheron Constantin Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 20, 2012

RJC Announces Media Update and Industry Briefing at Baselworld 2012
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February 15, 2012

Day’s Jewelers Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 15, 2012

Montblanc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 15, 2012

Swadip Gems BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 15, 2012

The Fair Trade Jewellery Company Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 15, 2012

Chester Industries Corp Certified by Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

AR & AR Jewelry Inc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

D Navinchandra Jewels Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

China Diamond Corporation Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

Gembel European Sales NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

Esskay Gems Inc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 08, 2012

Diambel NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Diamex Manufacturing NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Richold SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Messika Diamonds SAS Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Harry Winston Diamond Corporation Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Dimexon Diamonds Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Kuperman Brothers Diamonds Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Sima Diamond NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Twinklediam NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

PX Precinox SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 01, 2012

Hope Belgium NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Boite d’Or Gioielli Spa Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council


January 25, 2012

M/S D.Navinchandra Exports Pvt Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2015

Dharm Diam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Gemasia BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Exelco International Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Cristofol Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

De Beers Diamond Jewellers Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Interjewel (Thailand) Co. Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

I.D.R.P. BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Allgemeine Gold – und Silberscheideanstalt AG Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 25, 2012

Samir Gems NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 20, 2012

RJC held a press conference at VICENZAORO Winter 2012
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January 16, 2012

Gucci Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 16, 2012

PolishedPrices.com becomes an official Supporter of the Council
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January 12, 2012

Zenith Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

The Birmingham Assay Office Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Horizon Diamonds BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Arslanian Freres NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council


January 12, 2012

International Gemological Institute, North & South America Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council

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January 12, 2012

Interjewel USA Inc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Corona Jewellery Company Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Colormasters Precious Jewelry Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Hamilton Jewelers Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

C Mahendra BVBA certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 12, 2012

Komal Gems NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 9, 2012

RJC announces Press Conference and Chain of Custody Session at VICENZAORO Winter 2012
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