2013 RJC Archived News
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December 10, 2013
Ibertaly SL Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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December 10, 2013
Losange Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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December 2, 2013
Louis Lang SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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November 25, 2013
RJC launches new Code of Practices and celebrates over 300 Certified Members
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November 12, 2013
Johnson Matthey & Brandenberger AG Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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November 12, 2013
Umane Creations Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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November 12, 2013
H.D. Diam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 22, 2013
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and The Responible Jewellery Council (RJC) announce cross-recognition of their responsible sourcing audit programs
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October 15, 2013
Asian Star Company Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 15, 2013
Belfont SA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 15, 2013
D Navinchandra Gems Pvt Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 15, 2013
Francis Siboun S.A. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 15, 2013
Italpreziosi S.p.A. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 15, 2013
Smolensk Diamonds NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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October 8, 2013
The Responsible Jewellery Council announces Rio Tinto Chain of Custody Certification
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September 24, 2013
Genesis Diamonds BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 24, 2013
Pala Corporation Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 24, 2013
Aurigane Creations Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 17, 2013
The Responsible Jewellery Council held successful Industry Briefing at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair
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September 17, 2013
Lombardi s.r.l. Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 17, 2013
ORLINE Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 17, 2013
Lawrence Blunt Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 17, 2013
IGC Group NV- Antwerp Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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September 1, 2013
CIBJO and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) announce Memorandum of Understanding at IJL London
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August 29, 2013
Laboratoire Français de Gemmologie Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 27, 2013
Allgemeine Gold- und Silberscheideanstalt AG receives the 6th CoC Certification granted by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 20, 2013
Clogau Gold of Wales Ltd Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 7, 2013
STILNOVO srl Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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August 7, 2013
Eurocantera S.A. de C.V. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 30, 2013
Raselli Franco S.p.a Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 30, 2013
!Xam Diamonds Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 30, 2013
Dr. Bernhard Burger AG Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2013
Gyr Edelmetalle AG Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2013
Bachet SARL Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 25, 2013
Classic Diam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 10, 2013
AA Rachminov Diamonds (2000) LTD Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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July 03, 2013
Umicore Precious Metals (Thailand) Ltd, a subsidiary of RJC Member Allgemeine Gold – und Silberscheideanstalt AG, receives the 5th CoC Certification granted by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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June 06, 2013
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) response to ‘More Substance than Shine’ Report.
A recent report by Earthworks, IndustriALL, United Steelworkers, CFMEU and Mining Watch Canada, raises concerns about the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Certification programs. In response, the RJC made the following statements:
- The RJC Standards Committee is a multi-stakeholder body, that includes civil society representatives with policy and implementation experience in human rights, development, labour and environmental issues.
- RJC is a full member of the ISEAL Alliance, a global association for sustainability standards, and RJC is a member of the OECD Multi-Stakeholder Steering Group for the Due Diligence Guidance.
- RJC certifies companies, rather than individual facilities to encourage broader uptake of the RJC Code of Practices across all relevant facilities.
- The RJC Code of Practices, launched in 2009, is currently undergoing its first review which includes proposed new standards, aligned with international standards wherever possible, for mercury, Free Prior Informed Consent, sourcing from conflict-affected areas, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
- The RJC Chain-of-Custody standard is recognised by the OECD as an important industry initiative that helps to promote uptake and implementation of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance.
- The RJC carries out accreditation of independent third party auditors based on published criteria, aligned with ISO standards on auditor quality and competence (ISO 17021). An independent expert in auditor accreditation is involved in the review process for each audit firm, to ensure impartiality and correct procedures are followed. The accreditation process is supported by training on the RJC’s standards and certification process.
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June 04, 2013
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) calls for stakeholder feedback on a final draft of the proposed revisions of the RJC Code of Practices (COP) and draft revised Standards Guidance
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May 31, 2013
Pinkusewitz Diamond Traders NV Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 23, 2013
RJC closes its 2013 Annual General Meeting and Stakeholder Event with Focus on Membership Growth
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May 16, 2013
Gemmata NV Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 16, 2013
Hyde Park Jewelers Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 7, 2013
Legend (GuangZhou) Jewelry Co. Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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May 7, 2013
Paras Diamond Corp DBA Amikam Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 27, 2013
Interview with the Responsible Jewellery Council at Baselworld, aired on Swiss television (in German)
April 11, 2013
Le Petit-Fils de L.-U. Chopard & Cie SA Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 11, 2013
Rhys James Private Client Services Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 11, 2013
Dhruv Star DMCC Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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April 11, 2013
Diamond Cutter Limited Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 21, 2013
Ralph Lauren Watch & Jewelry Co. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 13, 2013
Solid Gold Jewellers Pty Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 13, 2013
Legor Group S.p.A Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 13, 2013
Diamstones BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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March 13, 2013
AngloGold Ashanti Australia Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 28, 2013
Sparsh Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 28, 2013
Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mining Company Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 12, 2013
C. Dinesh & Co. Pvt. Ltd. Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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February 12, 2013
Richline Group Inc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 22, 2013
Double RJC Certification for Italian Gold Alloyer Progold S.p.A
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January 22, 2013
Dimexon Diamonds Limited Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 22, 2013
Niru (NY) Ltd Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 22, 2013
Hasenfeld-Stein Inc Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 22, 2013
H.K. Designs Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 10, 2013
M/S Interjewel Designs Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 10, 2013
M/S Tej Diam Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 10, 2013
International Gemological Institute (IGI) – North & South America Re-Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
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January 10, 2013
Windiam BVBA Certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council
