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Retailer Statements
"While we can't guarantee all the gold we have is from appropriate sources, we are striving to make sure that our suppliers comply with the principles outlined. It is important for us as retail jewelers to do all practically in our power to adhere to the principles of the No Dirty Gold campaign. It is the "right thing to do" for our community, our customers as well as the world environment."
-- Jon Bridge, co-CEO, Ben Bridge Jeweler
"We know our customers expect their jewelry to sparkle without the taint of dirty gold. We believe it is our responsibility, as the premier jewelry retailer in Southeastern United States, to take the lead in the effort to ensure that gold is mined with socially and environmentally responsible methods."
-- Thomas A. Andruskevich, President and CEO, Birks & Mayors
"Our primary customers--college and high school students--make up a generation firmly committed to supporting brands that take corporate social responsibility seriously. By supporting the No Dirty Gold campaign's Golden Rules, we hope to reflect the values of the many students around the country who have a deep commitment to human rights and the environment."
-- Matt Gase, General Manager, Commemorative Brands
See the video where Matt Gase explains the importance of the company's endorsement of the Golden Rules.
"Leber Jeweler Inc. salutes the No Dirty Gold Campaign for their efforts in raising awareness to issues relating to the mining of precious metals. We look forward to the day when all mining is done responsibly.
Leber Jeweler Inc. continues to be a strong advocate for both sound environmental stewardship and the preservation of human rights in the extraction and sourcing of precious metals and gemstones. Working with fellow industry members, non-governmental organizations, as well as US government agencies, we are steadfast in our determination to raise and uphold the highest standards of socially responsible business practices so that they may guarantee a healthy future for both our planet and all people.
Leber Jeweler Inc. believes the jewelry industry, from the mine to the retail store, has a shared obligation in addressing the myriad of issues that face us. We are in a prime position to accomplish so much good by acting responsibly and decisively."
-- Brian T. Leber, President, Leber Jeweler
"Wherever possible, Brilliant Earth uses precious metals from renewed sources derived from recycled jewelry or industrial products. By using renewed metals, our goal is to reduce the need for additional dirty mining of precious metals. Brilliant Earth supports the goals of the No Dirty Gold campaign. Cofounders Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg formed Brilliant Earth based on a passion for fine jewelry and a common belief that socially and environmentally responsible buying choices should be freely available to the consumer."
-- Beth Gerstein and Eric Grossberg, Brilliant Earth
"Helzberg Diamonds was among the first jewelry retailers nationally to make a public commitment to ensure that the gold and metals we purchase come from sources that meet the highest standards for human rights, social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
We believe that gold should be extracted and processed in a manner that respects the needs of current and future generations, and we expect our business partners to adhere to ethical business practices."
-- Helzberg Diamonds
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