In May 2005, a group of 14 organisations from a cross section of the diamond and gold jewellery business came together to form the Council for Responsible Jewellery Practices. These founding organisations were ABN AMRO, BHP Billiton Diamonds, Cartier (part of Richemont), World Jewellery Confederation, Diamond Trading Company (a De Beers Group company), Diarough, Jewelers of America, National Association of Goldsmiths (UK), Newmont Mining, Rio Tinto, Rosy Blue, Signet Group, Tiffany & Co., and Zale Corporation.

RJC has developed a certification system, based on compliance with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact, but more specifically for the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain. This certificate can be granted through an external audit to verify their conformance with the RJC’s Code of Practices.

Rosy Blue has been actively involved from the start at Board and Committee levels. In 2009 we participated in a pilot project in India and Dubai with De Beers and SGS to prepare the group to apply for certification by 2011.

• COMMON STANDARD-opportunity to avoid duplication
• CREDIBLE SYSTEM-third party auditing, stakeholder involvement and consultation
• SUPPORT-tools and guidance, training
• PROVIDE CLARITY TO CONSUMERS AND TRADE
• COST EFFECTIVE-one cost of development of the standard and system for all; large competing pool of auditors

The membership of the RJC evolved
from 14 founding members in 2005
to over 225 members in May 2010

RJC Members