Certifications: What distinguishes our jewelry
Certifications and independent ratings help ensure that our actions are reviewed regularly and documented transparently. Maren Jewellery is certified by B Corp™ and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). In addition, our company has been rated “Great” by Good On You, and our jewellery pieces have been recognised with awards including the German Design Award and the Green Product Award.
The individual certifications and awards focus on different priorities - from responsible corporate governance and supply chains to social and environmental standards, as well as design and innovation. Together, they provide guidance and support us in continuously improving our processes.
faqs about our certificates
Does Maren Jewelery Have Sustainability Certificates?
Yes. Maren Jewellery is B Corp™ and Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certified. These independent company certifications assess, among other things, social, environmental, and supply chain standards.
You can find an overview of our certifications and information about their respective scope on our certifications page.
In addition, we work with selected suppliers, some of whom are also RJC certified.
What recognized sustainability certifications are there in the jewelry sector?
There are various recognized certifications and standards in the jewelry industry that assess different aspects such as responsible supply chains, raw material extraction, or corporate governance. These include, among others:
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) is an internationally recognized standard for responsible business practices and supply chains in the jewelry industry. The certification includes requirements relating to human rights, working conditions, environmental management, and responsible sourcing, among other things. Maren Jewellery is RJC-certified.
Fairtrade Gold
The Fairtrade Gold label supports artisanal and small-scale mining through binding social, environmental, and trade standards. These include requirements for occupational health and safety, fair trading conditions, and the exclusion of child labor, among other things.
Fairmined
Fairmined certifies gold from responsibly operating artisanal and small-scale mining organizations. The standard promotes better social and environmental conditions as well as the economic development of mining communities.
B Corp™
The B Corp™ certification evaluates companies based on social, environmental, and business criteria. Certified companies commit to maintaining high standards in the areas of corporate governance, employees, environment, customers, and the common good, and are regularly reassessed. Maren Jewellery is B Corp™-certified.
Cradle to Cradle Certified®
The Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard evaluates products in terms of material health, circularity, climate protection, water and soil management, and social responsibility, among other things.
What is the german design award?
The German Design Award is an internationally recognized design award presented by the German Design Council. It honors products, projects, and brands that stand out for exceptional design, innovation, and quality.
Maren Jewellery has received the German Design Award. You can find more information about the award in our Journal article on it.