About Us

We are a community of caring jewelers, designers, suppliers and consumers committed to transparent, socially and environmentally sound practices for all facets of the jewelry industry, from mine to market.

Our Mission

Inspiring responsible jewelry practices through education, connection and action
Our Vision

We envision a jewelry industry where a beautiful product does not bear a human or environmental toll

Executive Committee

Brandee Dallow - President

Cecilia Echeverri - Secretary

Jay Moncada - Treasurer

Executive Director

Marianna Smirnova - Executive Director

Marianna Smirnova - Executive Director

Board of Directors

Will Alderfer

Curtis Hidemasa Arima

Eric Braunwart

Dani Cutler

Jennifer Dawes

Jessica Hudson

Kathleen Kennedy

Emily Phillippy

Cristina Villegas

It takes a team of creative and dedicated people to make change in our world

Community for Ethical Jewelry

Advisory Council

Shana Bell

Ana Brazaitytė

Renata Cambauva

Brian Charles Cook

Erin Daily

Lucy Louise Derickson

Cecilia Echeverri

Alethe Fatherley

Karoni Forrester

Susie Ganch

Niki Grandics

Alexandra Hart

Andrea Hill

Jared Amadeo Holstein

Elyssa Jenkins Pérez

Delphine Leymarie

Kathleen Lynagh House

Holly McHugh

Christina T. Miller

Chelsea Nanfelt Rowe

Lotanna Amina Okpukpara

Andrea Lucille Pooler

Dr. Elizabeth Shaw

Saskia Shutt

Rebecca FA Smith

Alisa Thorp

Sara Yood

Our Successes

For more information regarding our projects and accomplishments read our Annual Reports.
Our Core Values

Please review our Core Values.

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