Responsible Jewellery Council
Embargoed until 27 January 2011
PLATINUM GUILD INTERNATIONAL JOINS RESPONSIBLE JEWELLERY COUNCIL
LONDON – The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) today announced that Platinum Guild International (PGI), which is responsible for global platinum jewellery development, on behalf of the South African producers, has joined the Council’s membership.
“I am delighted that Platinum Guild International is a new Member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. Platinum group metals were the first new materials added to the RJC system original scope of diamonds and gold. We greatly respect PGI’s leading commitment to responsible business practices and we are very pleased about its support for the RJC,” says Michael Rae, Chief Executive Officer, RJC.
”RJC Members have a universally understood mechanism to demonstrate responsible practices. We have joined the RJC because we believe those we work with share these goals and will consider RJC certification an essential step to clearly demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices” says James Courage, Chief Executive Officer, Platinum Guild International.
Platinum Guild International (PGI) is funded by the leading South African platinum producers and leading fabricators. Founded in 1975, PGI has been supporting the development of platinum jewellery by providing information, marketing support and training to the jewellery trade for over 35 years. In addition to its headquarters in London, PGI has offices in China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.
”RJC Members have a universally understood mechanism to demonstrate responsible practices. We have joined the RJC because we believe those we work with share these goals and will consider RJC certification an essential step to clearly demonstrate their commitment to responsible business practices” says James Courage, Chief Executive Officer, Platinum Guild International.
Platinum Guild International (PGI) is funded by the leading South African platinum producers and leading fabricators. Founded in 1975, PGI has been supporting the development of platinum jewellery by providing information, marketing support and training to the jewellery trade for over 35 years. In addition to its headquarters in London, PGI has offices in China, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, the UK and the USA.
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