RJC certifies De Beers

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has in the last two months certified nine of its members as meeting the highest ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards. These include De Beers Group, HK Designs, Hasenfeld Stein Inc, Niru (NY) Ltd, Progold SpA, Dimexon Diamonds, Trollbeads, Simoni Gems and Carelle Ltd. Meanwhile, the RJC is calling for stakeholder feedback on proposed revisions to its codes of practice, which it is currently in the process of reviewing. It is against this standard that all RJC members, from mine to retail, must achieve certification within two years of joining.