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22.04.22

RJC appoints interim Boss after Van der Veken’s departure

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has appointed vice chairman John Hall to serve as interim executive director.

Responsibility and innovation

22.04.22

‘The Flawless Star’ diamond earns $4.6M at Christie’s online

The “Jewels Online” sale sold 98 percent by lot.

Rough and polished diamonds

21.04.22

Crisis mismanagement

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) finally broke its silence on Alrosa’s membership. The organization was forced to respond after such prominent members including Richemont, Kering, Pandora and Watches of Switzerland withdrew from the organization in protest of the Russian company’s continued involvement. Executive director Iris Van der Veken quit her job over the issue.

Responsibility and innovation

19.04.22

Alrosa ejected From World Diamond Council, Irish Stock Exchange

In yet more fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, state-owned diamond miner Alrosa has been removed from the World Diamond Council (WDC), which represents the industry in front of the Kimberley Process (KP).

Rough and polished diamonds Understanding the value chain

19.04.22

The United States puts the ultimate sanction on Alrosa

On Thursday [April 7], the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added Russian diamond miner Alrosa to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list—which may have serious implications for U.S.-based companies with overseas ownership.

Rough and polished diamonds Understanding the value chain

14.04.22

The challenge of ethical standards in the diamond industry

Dear readers Over the past two weeks, we have gradually begun to understand how the global crisis and the war in Ukraine will impact the diamond industry.

Editorial

13.04.22

Bulgari quits RJC board

Two more luxury brands have curtailed their involvement in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) as the fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war continues.

Jewelry and watch Responsibility and innovation

13.04.22

Alrosa suspends RJC membership

The Russian diamond miner’s membership had been a point of contention, causing major companies to leave the organization.

Responsibility and innovation Rough and polished diamonds

12.04.22

Six months after its launch, the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 is officially founded with new members joining

Press release – Six months since the creation of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, membership has risen with new members, representing brands from different market segments, marking a level of diversity that is key to ensure the industry creates a durable and positive impact for the panel and for people.

Responsibility and innovation