The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) made a series of senior appointments to its board of directors, including that of Gemological Science International (GSI) co-founder Debbie Azar. The announcement was made at the RJC’s annual general meeting in Moscow on May 17th 2018, as the organisation continues to strengthen its position as the jewellery industry’s foremost standards-setting and certification body.
“I am honoured to serve on the RJC board of directors that includes leaders of the jewellery industry all over the world,” said Debbie. Several RJC member companies from around the globe attended the meeting, where they discussed the RJC’s future direction, and how best to drive forward the rigour, responsibility and transparency that the RJC aims to bring to the industry both upstream and downstream.
Among the key issues addressed was the importance of the detection and disclosure of laboratory-grown diamonds. A panel of industry experts, moderated by RJC executive director Andrew Bone, explored different detection methods and technologies, how to ensure best practices around the issue and how to approach an open and transparent conversation with their customers and consumers.
Speaking on the new appointments, Bone said, “The RJC strives to be the recognised standards and certification organisation for the supply chain. The appointment of three highly experienced board officers and a number of new board members will further improve the depth of expertise we can offer our members across the jewellery sector. The many decades of knowledge our board officers bring to the table make them standard-setters in their own rights. We are delighted to have appointed them to continue to champion our work globally.”