Responsible Jewellery Council

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is the leading standards organization serving the global jewellery and watch industry, with a membership base of 1,500 companies operating across 71 countries throughout the entire supply chain from mine to retail. RJC establishes and enforces the Code of Practices, an internationally recognized standard that... commits member companies to responsible business practices governing diamonds, coloured gemstones, and precious metals including silver, gold, and platinum group metals. The Code of Practices comprehensively addresses critical areas such as human rights, labour rights, environmental impact, mining practices, and product disclosure across the jewellery supply chain. In addition to its foundational standards, RJC offers Chain-of-Custody Certification for precious metals, enabling members to demonstrate supply chain transparency and support responsible sourcing initiatives. RJC collaborates with multi-stakeholder initiatives on supply chain due diligence and works to align member contributions with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, leveraging its Roadmap framework organized around five pillars of sustainable development: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. The organization launched the SDG Taskforce in April 2021 as an industry-wide action platform designed to advance the sustainability agenda and benchmark progress across the jewellery and watch supply chain. RJC maintains rigorous credibility through its membership in the ISEAL Alliance, the global association for sustainability standards, and complies with the ISEAL Standard-Setting Code to ensure transparent and accountable preparation and revision of its standards. As a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2009, RJC has established itself as a trusted governance body that deepens consumer confidence while enabling member companies to demonstrate their commitment to responsible and ethical practices throughout their operations.Read More