Responsible Jewellery Council

A HUGE thank you to all those who attended our first ever RJC Summer Soirée - an evening of networking, and the perfect occasion for the launch of our 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR). Our APR report includes interviews with key industry leaders, such as; Susan Jacques, GIA (Gemological Institute of America) CEO and President; Elodie Daguzan, World Diamond Council (WDC) Executive Director; Purvi Shah, De Beers Group Head of Ethical and Sustainable Value Chains; and Steve Kenzie, UN Global Compact Network UK Executive Director. It also includes important summaries and milestones from each department. 🔗 Download APR here: https://lnkd.in/eH5RBC5y 📸 Rasha Kotaiche Event Curators: Asoni Haus #RJC #APR #AnnualProgressReport #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #Jewellery #Jewelry #JewelryIndustry

Our #JewelryArts24 digital art competition closed on the 30th of June and our judging panel gathered at L’Oscar in London on the 3rd of July to review the incredible entries we received. From intricate graphics and captivating photography to thought-provoking videos, each piece of art told a different story. We were blown away. 🔉The winner will be announced at Frieze Art Fair in October! Stay tuned! Thank you to all who took the time to enter our competition, AND a huge thank you to our judging panel for dedicating your time and expertise to our very first digital art competition. JUDGING PANEL* Melanie C Grant; Raquel Alonso-Perez, Ph.D., FGA; Susan Jacques; Carmen Busquets; Carrie Scott; elisabetta cipriani; Isabelle Bonjean; Malyia [Made By Malyia] McNaughton; NATAAL Media; Studio Renn; Rachel Garrahan. In partnership with GIA (Gemological Institute of America) x Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) #JewelryArts24 #DigitalArt #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #RJC #GIA #Harvard #DigitalArtWork #Jewellery #JewelleryIndustry #Jewelry #JewelryIndustry #Art

*Laboratory Grown Materials Standard (LGMS) Open Consultation* It is crucial that you engage with our current open consultation on the LGMS. You have until the 25th August 2024 to leave your feedback and have your voice heard. #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #RJC #LGMS #LabGrown #JewelryIndustry #JewelryNews #JewelleryNews

The RJC team, our supporters, members, and jewellery-enthusiasts gathered at The Mandrake in London this month for our first ever RJC Summer Soirée - an evening of networking, and the perfect occasion for the launch of our 2024 Annual Progress Report (APR). Our annual progress reports renew our commitment to being a transparent and accountable organisation. They are an opportunity for us to share the challenges to our industry and progress being made by both the RJC and our members. 🔗 Download APR here: https://lnkd.in/eH5RBC5y #APR #AnnualProgressReport #RJC #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #ResponsibleJewellery #ResponsibleJewelry #JewelryIndustry #JewelleryIndustry

We’re excited to announce that we will be hosting our second Member Workshop on the 12th September. This interactive session will guide you through your membership journey; from joining to becoming certified, as well as how to use #RJC assets to advertise your certification. Our workshops are designed to help you through your journey as an RJC member. An RJC team member from each relevant department will be present to answer questions. We look forward to welcoming you all. *Please note, this is an RJC member-only event*  🔗 REGISTER: https://lnkd.in/eMhhgCww #RJC #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #Webinar #VirtualEvent #ResponsibleJewellery #Jewelry #JewelryIndustry #JewelleryIndustry

Thank you for inviting our team to be a part of such an important day full of crucial and eye-opening discussions. Our Executive Director, Melanie C Grant, talked to Megan Shearer from Monica Vinader Ltd about #SDGs, supply and value chains, and the importance of focusing on protecting people and planet at a time of global crisis. #RJC #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #UNGlobalCompact #UNGC #UNGCUK #SupplyChain #SDG #UN

*Advancing Net Zero in the Watch & Jewellery Industry* You have until the 8th of July to submit your application. We're seeking a credible research consultant to assess the GHG emissions of the watch and jewellery industry from mine to retail through an analytical methodology that captures supply chain emissions. Contact: rjcimpacts@responsiblejewellery.com Apply: https://lnkd.in/eGm29Fna #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #RJC #NetZero #Sustainability #JewelleryIndustry #NetZero #JewelryIndustry

Our Head of European Development, Alyssa Fontaine, GIA GG, at the EPHJ - The World of High Precision event in Geneva. It was incredible to see our members displaying their membership so proudly. We are always happy to connect with like-minded individuals and organisations/companies who believe in our mission. The EPHJ show brings together professionals from the high-precision industry, featuring watchmaking, jewellery, microtechnologies and medtech. https://ephj.ch/en/ #RJC #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #EPHJ #Networking #JewelleryIndustry #JewelryIndustry

Our #JewelryArts24 digital art competition closes this Sunday (30th June). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity. Your artwork could be featured at Frieze Art Fair, and you will receive commercial representation from NATAAL Media. Swipe to see some of our #JewelryArts24 judges share their thoughts on art, technology, and the jewellery industry. How to enter & judging panel - 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eFRWyjvi Press release - 🔗 https://lnkd.in/esTvbxzy JewelryArts24 launch night 🔗 - https://lnkd.in/eQMvurjq State of the Art Summit 23' 🔗 - https://lnkd.in/gVWdi8p5 #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #GIA GIA (Gemological Institute of America) Mineralogical & Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) #DigitalArt #JewelleryIndustry #Jewelry #RJC #MGMH

Our Head of Asian Development, Kinjal Shah, at the Gems & Jewellery Banking Summit. A huge thank you to GJC for inviting Kinjal to join an esteemed panel - yet another incredible networking opportunity for our team. Panel: Ashish Pethe, Immediate Past Chairman, GJC; Mr Nitin Khandelwal, Past Chairman, GJC; Mr Kinjal Shah, Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council; Mr Neville Patel, SVP, HDFC; Mr Prabu K.K., Chief Manager, Karur Vysya Bank; Mr Chirag Sheth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus, South Asia; moderated by Mr Mrituenjay Kumar Jha, Commodity Editor, Zee Business. World Gold Council All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council #RJC #ResponsibleJewelleryCouncil #ResponsibleJewellery #JewelleryIndustry #Jewelry