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Prepare For The Upcoming Board Elections – Annual General Meeting
13 February 2026
Prepare For The Upcoming Board Elections – Annual General Meeting
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
In Conversation With…Ankit Shah, Ankit Gems
14 March 2025
In Conversation With…Ankit Shah, Ankit Gems
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 
In Conversation With…Rahil Shah, Asian Star Group
29 December 2024
In Conversation With…Rahil Shah, Asian Star Group
In Conversation With…Priti Parikh, Primestar
19 December 2024
In Conversation With…Priti Parikh, Primestar
In Conversation With…Dhyey Sojitra, Mani Exports
16 December 2024
In Conversation With…Dhyey Sojitra, Mani Exports
In Conversation With…Eduard Stefanescu, C.Hafner
6 December 2024
In Conversation With…Eduard Stefanescu, C.Hafner
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
27 November 2024
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council 
In Conversation With…Helena Rupp, Bruna The Label
21 November 2024
In Conversation With…Helena Rupp, Bruna The Label
In Conversation With…Sohil Kothari, Fine Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd
8 November 2024
In Conversation With…Sohil Kothari, Fine Jewellery Manufacturing Ltd
In Conversation With…Yash Sanghavi, Accur8 Diamonds
1 November 2024
In Conversation With…Yash Sanghavi, Accur8 Diamonds
Legislation Updates With Raluca Anghel, Natural Diamond Council
29 October 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
In Conversation With…Amelia Fincher, Sarah & Sebastian
16 October 2024
In Conversation With…Amelia Fincher, Sarah & Sebastian
In Conversation With…Brijesh Dholakia, Hari Krishna Exports
10 October 2024
In Conversation With…Brijesh Dholakia, Hari Krishna Exports
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
In Conversation With…Erdal Barlak, GustoGold
20 September 2024
In Conversation With…Erdal Barlak, GustoGold
In Conversation With…Lucy Quartermaine, Lucy Q Designs
27 August 2024
In Conversation With…Lucy Quartermaine, Lucy Q Designs
In Conversation With…Prashant Patel, Samarth Diamonds
10 June 2024
In Conversation With…Prashant Patel, Samarth Diamonds
In Conversation With…Shreyans Dholakia, SRK
28 May 2024
In Conversation With…Shreyans Dholakia, SRK
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
In Conversation With…Wilasinee Sarntijaree, COO at Bowins Silver
9 April 2024
In Conversation With…Wilasinee Sarntijaree, COO at Bowins Silver
In Conversation With…Dave Meleski, RJC Chairman
27 March 2024
In Conversation With…Dave Meleski, RJC Chairman
In Conversation With…Sameep Mehta, Director at Dianco
18 March 2024
In Conversation With…Sameep Mehta, Director at Dianco
Industry Insights: International Women’s Day 2024
8 March 2024
Industry Insights: International Women’s Day 2024
In Conversation With…Bhavya Vaghasia, CEO of Luxury at VD Global
23 February 2024
In Conversation With…Bhavya Vaghasia, CEO of Luxury at VD Global
2024 The Search Starts
5 January 2024
2024 The Search Starts
In Conversation with…Umur Gençoglu, Board Member & Managing Partner at Mioro
14 December 2023
In Conversation with…Umur Gençoglu, Board Member & Managing Partner at Mioro
In Conversation With…Raj Mehta, Director at RosyBlue
31 October 2023
In Conversation With…Raj Mehta, Director at RosyBlue
JewelryArts 24 Launches Frieze Week 2023
20 October 2023
JewelryArts 24 Launches Frieze Week 2023
In Conversation With…Simone Amisano, CEO at ITALGOLD
3 October 2023
In Conversation With…Simone Amisano, CEO at ITALGOLD
In Conversation With…Alexander Gul, COO at Aharon Gul
12 September 2023
In Conversation With…Alexander Gul, COO at Aharon Gul
AVAILABLE TODAY THE RJC- ESG TOOLKIT
24 July 2023
AVAILABLE TODAY THE RJC- ESG TOOLKIT
The Jewellery Show 2023 conference programme has now been released
10 July 2023
The Jewellery Show 2023 conference programme has now been released
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
In Conversation With…Ashish Rawat
29 May 2023
In Conversation With…Ashish Rawat
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
An Introduction to… Human Rights
31 August 2022
An Introduction to… Human Rights
In Conversation With… Liza Blumental
30 August 2022
In Conversation With… Liza Blumental
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
An Introduction to the Responsible Jewellery Council
22 August 2022
An Introduction to the Responsible Jewellery Council
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
In Conversation With… DR. SAID DERAZ
13 July 2022
In Conversation With… DR. SAID DERAZ
Diamonds Do Good – Next Gen Awards
23 June 2022
Diamonds Do Good – Next Gen Awards
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
In Conversation With… Daniela Colaiacovo
9 May 2022
In Conversation With… Daniela Colaiacovo
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
Nonprofit Pure Earth Works with Jewelry Industry on Mercury-Free Gold Mining Solution
30 January 2022
Nonprofit Pure Earth Works with Jewelry Industry on Mercury-Free Gold Mining Solution
In Conversation With… Hayley Henning
26 January 2022
In Conversation With… Hayley Henning
Clare Hammond, Senior Myanmar Campaigner at Global Witness
20 December 2021
Clare Hammond, Senior Myanmar Campaigner at Global Witness
In conversation with… Jean-Christophe Babin
25 November 2021
In conversation with… Jean-Christophe Babin
In Conversation with… Pamela Fierst-Walsh
19 November 2021
In Conversation with… Pamela Fierst-Walsh
Brad Brooks-Rubin to Lead Engagement in North America
29 September 2021
Brad Brooks-Rubin to Lead Engagement in North America
In Conversation with… Tiffany Stevens
29 September 2021
In Conversation with… Tiffany Stevens
In Conversation with… Ivana Ciabatti
24 September 2021
In Conversation with… Ivana Ciabatti
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
In Conversation with… Gaetano Cavalieri
22 September 2021
In Conversation with… Gaetano Cavalieri
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
In Conversation With… Rebecca Foerster
28 July 2021
In Conversation With… Rebecca Foerster
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
Leading with purpose: The jewellery industry beyond COVID-19
13 August 2020
Leading with purpose: The jewellery industry beyond COVID-19
5 critical challenges facing the global gold supply-chain during COVID-19 and implications for its economic recovery
28 July 2020
5 critical challenges facing the global gold supply-chain during COVID-19 and implications for its economic recovery
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
Newsletter bulletin: sharing update on COVID-19 and industry wide initiatives
9 April 2020
Newsletter bulletin: sharing update on COVID-19 and industry wide initiatives
Letter of support from RJC Executive Director
27 March 2020
Letter of support from RJC Executive Director
Open letter to members
23 March 2020
Open letter to members
Lettera aperta ai membri (Open letter to members)
23 March 2020
Lettera aperta ai membri (Open letter to members)
Lettre ouverte aux membres (Open letter to members)
23 March 2020
Lettre ouverte aux membres (Open letter to members)
Open letter to all stakeholders
12 March 2020
Open letter to all stakeholders
RJC team update on COVID-19
12 March 2020
RJC team update on COVID-19
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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