(IDEX Online News) – Interjewel Pvt Limited and Paras Gems are the two latest companies to have been certified by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). The certificate is awarded to companies who meet the ethical, social and environmental standards laid down by the organization.

 

Interjewel Pvt Limited is a Mumbai-based diamond manufacturer. Its assessment was carried out by Ankur Modawal from SGS.

 

“Our business runs on trust, which is a part of our heritage and is our strength,” says CEO Hemal Choksi. “The RJC Certification for us means one more successful step ahead in this endeavour as we meet the highest standards of ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards established by the RJC Member Certification system. The certification is our promise to the industry and our clients that we will always adhere to the highest standards in our business at every level.”

 

The assessment of Paras Gems N.V, a diamond manufacturing company based in Antwerp, was conducted by Stefaan Beirens from WF & Co.

 

“We at Paras Gems N.V are proud to achieve RJC certification for the next three years.  As the industry becomes more transparent and globalized, universal norms and standards become very important. We felt RJC demonstrates the best global effort to establish such industry wide understandings.  As we shared the same values, we have endorsed our support to RJC by becoming certified members. We feel this will articulate our values and commitment to customers on a global scale,” says Shreyash Shah, director of Paras Gems N.V.