Tag Archives: ethical practices

U.S. diamond protocol highlights appetite for new control mechanisms October 25, 2012 The Diamond Source Warranty Protocol is a sign there is a desire for additional guarantees that stones from dubious sources remain out of the supply chain. + Read More

WGC publishes conflict-free gold standard October 23, 2012 The World Gold Council (WGC) has published its conflict-free gold standard, a benchmark that looks to track the metal from the mine to the end of the refining process. + Read More

RJC accepts artisanal mining standard October 9, 2012 The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) says it is recognizing a small-scale mining benchmark as a responsible mining standard under its chain of custody (CoC) certification. + Read More

Fair and square: How you can bring ethical jewellery to your counter June 1, 2012 A young couple walks through the glass doors of your store. You know why they have come; the light in their faces, how their bodies casually lean into each other as they look into the cases—it’s obvious. + Read More

Umicore makes list of most ethical companies May 25, 2012 Belgian materials technology group Umicore has been named one of the “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by EthiSphere. + Read More

Grading lab certified by RJC April 24, 2012 The International Gemological Institute (IGI)”“North & South America has received certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). + Read More

RJC certifies Embee Diamond Technologies March 19, 2012 Saskatchewan-based Embee Diamond Technologies has been certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). + Read More

RJC certifies Toronto fairtrade jeweller March 5, 2012 Toronto-based Fair Trade Jewellery Co. has achieved certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). + Read More

Corona Jewellery receives RJC certification February 21, 2012 Toronto’s Corona Jewellery Co. is one of the latest companies to be certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). + Read More

Umicore ranked among most sustainable companies February 21, 2012 Materials technology provider Umicore has been named one of the top 10 most sustainable companies for the second year in a row by independent magazine, Corporate Knights. + Read More