Jewelers of America (JA) announced its support Wednesday for the Responsible Jewellery Council’s (RJC) newly launched Certification Scheme, a system which will use independent, third-party auditors to certify its members for responsible ethical, social and environmental practices throughout the diamond and gold jewellery supply chain.
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