The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that the French jewellery manufacturer, Gay Frères, is the first Member to be certified against the ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards as established by the RJC’s Member Certification System.
Gay Frères’ RJC Member Certification results from a successful verification assessment conducted by STR, an international audit firm which was the RJC’s first accredited auditor, as announced at the JCK Las Vegas trade fair in June.
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Founded in 1835, Gay Frères is well known as a manufacturer and supplier of the greatest European jewellery brands, employing 300 people and producing 1000 jewellery pieces on a daily basis. With more than 170 years of history in the jewellery industry, the company relies on the most modern technologies combined with artisanal expertise.
“We are most proud to be the first RJC Member to achieve this important certification and we encourage others within the industry to follow suit so that they too can evidence responsible business practices. We are committed to improving industry standards and to supporting the RJC’s mission,” says Claude Schlappi, Gay Frères’s Director.
