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Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Officer and Board Appointments Following 2026 AGM
27 May 2026
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Officer and Board Appointments Following 2026 AGM
Responsible Jewellery Council Standards Committee
5 January 2026
Responsible Jewellery Council Standards Committee
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Standards Committee
12 December 2025
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Standards Committee
RJC Announces Newly Appointed Executive Director, Purvi Shah
19 November 2025
RJC Announces Newly Appointed Executive Director, Purvi Shah
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Board Members for 2025
9 June 2025
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces New Board Members for 2025
The launch of the RJC Laboratory Grown Materials Standard
10 March 2025
The launch of the RJC Laboratory Grown Materials Standard
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Inhorgenta as Latest Supporter Member
21 February 2025
Responsible Jewellery Council Announces Inhorgenta as Latest Supporter Member
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
31 January 2025
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
27 November 2024
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
RJC Announces the Munich Show/ Gemworld as a Supporter Member
25 October 2024
RJC Announces the Munich Show/ Gemworld as a Supporter Member
Djeneba Aduayom wins the inaugural JewelryArts 24 Prize and exhibition at Silo during Frieze London
10 October 2024
Djeneba Aduayom wins the inaugural JewelryArts 24 Prize and exhibition at Silo during Frieze London
Türkiye Jewellery Exporters’ Association (TJEA) joins Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as a trade association member
9 October 2024
Türkiye Jewellery Exporters’ Association (TJEA) joins Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as a trade association member
JewelryArts 24 At The Venice Biennial Announces A Stella Line Up For the Judging Panel
16 April 2024
JewelryArts 24 At The Venice Biennial Announces A Stella Line Up For the Judging Panel
2024 The Search Starts
5 January 2024
2024 The Search Starts
JewelryArts 24 Launches Frieze Week 2023
20 October 2023
JewelryArts 24 Launches Frieze Week 2023
AVAILABLE TODAY THE RJC- ESG TOOLKIT
24 July 2023
AVAILABLE TODAY THE RJC- ESG TOOLKIT
RJC welcomes newly elected Executive Committee and Board members at 2023 AGM
13 June 2023
RJC welcomes newly elected Executive Committee and Board members at 2023 AGM
Istanbul Jewelry Show becomes RJC Supporter
13 March 2023
Istanbul Jewelry Show becomes RJC Supporter
RJC Appoints its New Executive Director – Melanie Grant
23 January 2023
RJC Appoints its New Executive Director – Melanie Grant
Birks Joins the Responsible Jewellery Council
5 December 2022
Birks Joins the Responsible Jewellery Council
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new Vice Chair, new board member
1 November 2022
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints new Vice Chair, new board member
RJC champions due diligence best practice and learning
12 October 2022
RJC champions due diligence best practice and learning
The Responsible Jewellery Council launches a new Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit
23 August 2022
The Responsible Jewellery Council launches a new Human Rights Due Diligence Toolkit
Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd becomes a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
4 August 2022
Kiran Gems Pvt Ltd becomes a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
Satta Matturi Appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council’s Board of Directors
3 August 2022
Satta Matturi Appointed to the Responsible Jewellery Council’s Board of Directors
Responsible Jewellery Council launches ‘Gender Equality Toolkit’ at JCK, Las Vegas
9 June 2022
Responsible Jewellery Council launches ‘Gender Equality Toolkit’ at JCK, Las Vegas
RJC welcomes new Board members at 2022 AGM
1 June 2022
RJC welcomes new Board members at 2022 AGM
Responsible Jewellery Council votes to accept ALROSA suspension, effective immediately
1 April 2022
Responsible Jewellery Council votes to accept ALROSA suspension, effective immediately
ALROSA steps down from the Board of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
3 March 2022
ALROSA steps down from the Board of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
Dhamani Jewels is first UAE retailer to join the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
23 February 2022
Dhamani Jewels is first UAE retailer to join the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
2022 A new beginning – the era of action
14 February 2022
2022 A new beginning – the era of action
Brad Brooks-Rubin to Lead Engagement in North America
29 September 2021
Brad Brooks-Rubin to Lead Engagement in North America
New RJC standard for lab-grown materials to drive industry best practices and consumer confidence
23 September 2021
New RJC standard for lab-grown materials to drive industry best practices and consumer confidence
RJC Gender Equality Report 2021
13 September 2021
RJC Gender Equality Report 2021
Responsible Jewelry Council to Exhibit at JCK in The Plumb Club Pavilion
27 August 2021
Responsible Jewelry Council to Exhibit at JCK in The Plumb Club Pavilion
Wereldwijde merken verenigen zich om best practices op duurzaamheidsvlak in de juwelen- en horlogesector te stimuleren
12 July 2021
Wereldwijde merken verenigen zich om best practices op duurzaamheidsvlak in de juwelen- en horlogesector te stimuleren
Des grandes Maisons s’associent pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques de durabilité dans les secteurs de la joaillerie et de l’horlogerie
12 July 2021
Des grandes Maisons s’associent pour promouvoir les meilleures pratiques de durabilité dans les secteurs de la joaillerie et de l’horlogerie
Global Brands Unite to Drive Sustainability Best Practices in Jewellery & Watch Industry
12 July 2021
Global Brands Unite to Drive Sustainability Best Practices in Jewellery & Watch Industry
Minera Yanaquihua SAC Recertification
9 July 2021
Minera Yanaquihua SAC Recertification
RJC joins the UN Global Compact SDG Ambition platform
13 May 2021
RJC joins the UN Global Compact SDG Ambition platform
RJC Welcomes New Board and Committee Members at 2021 AGM
6 May 2021
RJC Welcomes New Board and Committee Members at 2021 AGM
Responsible Jewellery Council Launches SDG Taskforce
22 April 2021
Responsible Jewellery Council Launches SDG Taskforce
WDC and RJC enter cross-membership partnership to increase knowledge-sharing and impact on lives and livelihoods throughout the jewellery supply chain
16 March 2021
WDC and RJC enter cross-membership partnership to increase knowledge-sharing and impact on lives and livelihoods throughout the jewellery supply chain
Sustainability: A 2021 Perspective Rebuilding Trust in the Decade of Action
3 March 2021
Sustainability: A 2021 Perspective Rebuilding Trust in the Decade of Action
The RJC Celebrates 15 Years, Launches the Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond, and Opens Nomination Process for SDG Taskforce
17 December 2020
The RJC Celebrates 15 Years, Launches the Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond, and Opens Nomination Process for SDG Taskforce
Responsible Jewellery Council Responds to Report by Human Rights Watch
24 November 2020
Responsible Jewellery Council Responds to Report by Human Rights Watch
Joint Call to Industry: Engage with ASM
7 October 2020
Joint Call to Industry: Engage with ASM
Responsible Jewellery Council joined Heads of State, CEOs and UN Chiefs at largest-ever UN convening of global business leaders
15 July 2020
Responsible Jewellery Council joined Heads of State, CEOs and UN Chiefs at largest-ever UN convening of global business leaders
RJC marks 15 years strengthening consumer confidence and welcomes new members at 2020 AGM
22 May 2020
RJC marks 15 years strengthening consumer confidence and welcomes new members at 2020 AGM
Emergency action needed for vulnerable artisanal and small-scale mining communities and supply chains
12 May 2020
Emergency action needed for vulnerable artisanal and small-scale mining communities and supply chains
RJC Signs UN Gender Responsive Standards Declaration
20 February 2020
RJC Signs UN Gender Responsive Standards Declaration
New metal added to Responsible Jewellery Council’s Chain of Custody certification
30 January 2020
New metal added to Responsible Jewellery Council’s Chain of Custody certification
Open letter to Stakeholders: Kimberley Process Plenary 2019
14 November 2019
Open letter to Stakeholders: Kimberley Process Plenary 2019
RJC enters into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to advance impact and innovation on the Sustainable Development Goals
3 October 2019
RJC enters into a partnership with the United Nations Global Compact to advance impact and innovation on the Sustainable Development Goals
The Plumb Club becomes first trade association to require its members to join the Responsible Jewellery Council
9 September 2019
The Plumb Club becomes first trade association to require its members to join the Responsible Jewellery Council
Responsible Jewellery Council responds to open letter from Human Rights Watch and Civil Society
26 July 2019
Responsible Jewellery Council responds to open letter from Human Rights Watch and Civil Society
Responsible Jewellery Council welcomes new board and committee members at 2019 AGM
15 May 2019
Responsible Jewellery Council welcomes new board and committee members at 2019 AGM
Responsible Jewellery Council launches new Code of Practices Standard
23 April 2019
Responsible Jewellery Council launches new Code of Practices Standard
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints Iris Van der Veken as new Executive Director
9 April 2019
Responsible Jewellery Council appoints Iris Van der Veken as new Executive Director
JNA Awards and RJC renews their collaboration to encourage wider celebration of responsible business practices at JNA Awards 2019
4 April 2019
JNA Awards and RJC renews their collaboration to encourage wider celebration of responsible business practices at JNA Awards 2019
BV Schmuck & Uhren becomes first German trade association to join Responsible Jewellery Council
22 February 2019
BV Schmuck & Uhren becomes first German trade association to join Responsible Jewellery Council

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