Responsible Sourcing
Jewelers of America Members adhere to our Code of Professional Practices, which includes social and environmental responsible business practices, such as ensuring the jewelry products and materials they purchase and sell are sourced responsibly and are conflict-free.
As a leader in the development of jewelry industry ethical standards, Jewelers of America is at the forefront of responsible sourcing issues. Jewelers of America, representing the U.S. jewelry marketplace, takes leadership positions on initiatives that protect the integrity of jewelry product through all stages of the supply chain from mining, export, import, manufacturing/trading, and retail sales.
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Responsible Sourcing Initiatives
Diamonds
Although significant progress has been made in controlling the flow of conflict diamonds, the jewelry industry must continue to work to ensure diamonds are sourced in a responsible manner. As a jewelry professional, it’s imperative that you understand the facts about conflict diamonds and are prepared to discuss this important issue with your customers. Login to read JA Diamond Guidance >Kimberley Process
To prevent the sale of conflict diamonds, governments, our industry and human-rights groups established the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in 2002, which today regulates 99% of the rough diamond supply. Jewelers of America recommends that our Members require their suppliers to provide a written warranty, stating that their products are sourced from Kimberley-certified sources and are not involved in funding conflict. Learn more about this and the World Diamond Council’s System of Warranties in our diamond guidance materials.Diamond Source Warranty Protocol
As the public, human rights groups and governments demand more accountability, the Kimberley Process cannot be a panacea for all issues and challenges throughout the diamond supply chain. As these concerns grow, industry participants and consumers need reassurances that go beyond the scope of the Kimberley Process, which has demonstrated its effectiveness in dealing with issues around conflict diamonds.In 2012, Jewelers of America with other leading industry organizations developed The Diamond Source Warranty Protocol, a voluntary inventory management tool, to empower companies in their ethical sourcing decisions. Examples include national or international sanctions that prohibit companies from dealing with individuals and entities with connections to the diamond trade, government regulations and human rights violations. Jewelry retailers and jewelry suppliers who choose to use it on a voluntary basis have an inventory management tool that enables them to take steps toward better control of their supply chain. Login to learn more >