(PRESS RELEASE) NEW YORK, NY — VERRAGIO, the beloved 29+ year bridal and fine jewelry brand, is delighted to announce its achievement of Certified Member status in the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), as part of its commitment to implementing and promoting responsible business practices within the fine jewelry industry. To achieve certified status, RJC members must satisfy a rigorous independent third-party audit that assesses the organization’s business practices and management systems against RJC’s Code of Practices, standards for environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors, including human rights, responsible production, and anti-money laundering.
“At Verragio, we’ve always believed that true luxury is built on integrity, responsibility, and craftsmanship,” said Barry Verragio, Founder and CEO of Verragio. “Achieving RJC certification is a proud moment for our entire team – it reflects our deep commitment to ethical practices and sustainability throughout every step of our design and production process.”
Verragio joined the RJC in September of 2024 and has since worked diligently to achieve certification. In June of 2025, RJC officially awarded the brand “certified member” status.
“I would like to congratulate VERRAGIO on their certification,” said John Hall, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). “We work in an industry of beauty and emotions – connecting hearts and minds. Consumers always expect trust when they buy a piece of jewelry to celebrate a significant moment in their lives. In this era of trust and resilience, now more than ever, there is a need for more companies to inspire, take action, and commit towards a journey of purpose, and continuous improvement. RJC supports its members in an integrated approach of best management practices to sustainability. We welcome Verragio’s leadership and commitment towards responsible business practices.”
RJC certification applies to a business and its responsible business practices; RJC does not certify product. RJC membership is voluntary; certification is a mandatory requirement for members.
For more information on Verragio, visit https://www.verragio.com/ or follow the brand on Instagram @verragio.
