Alrosa steps down from Responsible Jewellery Council board
The company is also suspending its membership and halting financial support of the Natural Diamond Council.
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2022 A New Beginning – The Era Of Action
Sustainability Trends of 2022: An open letter to business leaders in the jewellery industry.
Webinar: the sustainability awakening
Sustainability has emerged as a key driver of business strategy in recent years, growing from the need to protect the planet, uplift communities and ensure that products and services make a positive contribution to society.
How the jewelry industry is helping Ukraine
From De Beers and Pandora to designers Robinson Pelham and Bea Bongiasca, here’s how the jewelry world is reaching out to Ukraine.
When it comes to Russian diamonds, industry is watching, waiting
The longer Russia’s assault on Ukraine continues, the more complicated the situation becomes for the jewelry industry.
Alrosa quits RJC board over Ukraine crisis
Alrosa has voluntarily stepped down as vice chair of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) in light of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the standards authority announced Thursday [March 3].
Should the industry still sell Russian goods?
Just before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, diamond miner Alrosa—which is 33% owned by the Russian government—released its latest sustainability report, which talks about helping communities, respecting the environment, and prioritizing social responsibility.
Age of AI: automation in diamond grading
Artificial intelligence (AI) influences how we think, work and play, with algorithms guiding our behaviors online and in real life. Now AI is injecting scientific precision and computerized analysis into the traditionally subjective and manual diamond-grading process.
Boucheron, Sarine partner on traceability report
Sarine Technologies and French jeweler Boucheron have created a co-branded diamond report featuring grading information and provenance details.
Podcast: with special guest Iris Van Der Veken
In her three years as executive director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), Iris Van der Veken has worked to align the organization — and the industry — with global efforts to tackle sustainability issues. While she admits that this is a daunting task, Van der Veken stresses it is a vital one for companies […]
A 5th certification for the RJC COP 2019 crowns Rubel & Ménasché’s commitment and good practices
Officially dated January 17, 2022, Rubel & Ménasché has just validated its 5th certification with the Responsible Jewellery Council, for its 2019 Code of Practices. This certification follows an audit which was successfully completed on September 16, 2021. Here, we explain Rubel & Ménasché’s motivations.
Anna Martin takes new role at GIA
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) has appointed Anna Martin as senior vice president for institute and industry relations.
