The Responsible Jewellery Council announced that the Vancouver-based diamond cutting and polishing manufacturer Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd. has achieved certification. The company was found to meet the RJC's ethical, human rights, social and environmental standards set out by the RJC Member Certification System.



"I am delighted to congratulate Crossworks Manufacturing on its newly achieved RJC certification… Crossworks Manufacturing is the first North American cutting and polishing manufacturer to be certified by the council," said RJC CEO Michael Rae.



“RJC Certification is a great goal for us and we are keen to promote the RJC globally. We support the RJC’s work in providing transparency throughout the diamond pipeline to the consumer and are proud to work with our partners in promoting responsible business practices," Uri Ariel, President of Crossworks Manufacturing Ltd., said in a statement.