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Stuller’s Commitment to Ethical Sourcing and Fair-Trade Practices

Stuller maintains an ongoing environmental consciousness and fair-trade awareness in our manufacturing processes and in the lives of all of our associates. We are committed to conducting all operations in the most socially responsible manner possible.

We believe it is our duty to improve the lives of our associates and ensure they are compensated fairly for their labor. By supporting ethical suppliers and every facet of fair-trade jewelry, we believe we can make a difference in our communities.

And just as we are committed to bettering the global jewelry industry, we are committed to making our own local community a better place.

Choosing Earth First

Learn more about Stuller’s commitment to environmental sustainability, ethical sourcing, and fair-trade practices as well as the products that support jewelers in their social responsibility efforts.

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Principled Sourcing

Recognizing the challenges associated with providing products in a responsible manner, we work closely with our suppliers to ensure our products are produced in the most ethical way possible.

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Recycled Practices: Fabricated Metals, Findings, Wedding Bands, and Engagement Rings

At Stuller, we are committed to ethical sourcing and environmental sustainability in all aspects of our operations. This includes Stuller's Responsible Sourcing Protocol and using 100% recycled materials in our manufacturing processes.

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SCS Palladium Certificate

SCS-Certified 100% Recycled Precious Metals

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SCS Global Services is an international leader in third-party certification and standards development in environmental and sustainability claims according to global standards.
Stuller proudly offers a vast assortment of fabricated metals, findings, wedding bands, and engagement rings made from 100% recycled precious metal certified by SCS global services.

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Recycled Chain and Chain Components

Stuller offers a selection of custom length chain and die-struck chain components — including clasps, chain tags, and jump rings — that are made with recycled materials.

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Mined Metals

Stuller is committed to ensuring that precious metals that are mined and included in our products are obtained in the most responsible manner possible.

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Responsibly Mined Platinum Grain

Made with responsibly mined platinum from Anglo American

Platinum supplied by Anglo American to Stuller has been supplied in compliance with the London Platinum and Palladium Market (LPPM) Responsible Platinum/Palladium Guidance.

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Fairmined Gold

In partnership with the Alliance for Responsible Mining, Stuller offers Fairmined-certified gold grain for customers wanting to contribute to the social and economic development and the environmental protection of mining communities.

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Gemstones

Stuller adheres to strict protocols in regards to the sourcing of both lab-grown and mined gemstones. As a natural resource, gemstones can be found almost anywhere, but they are mined, cut, and exchanged too frequently to easily collect traceable documentation of their exact source.

However, we engage in several practices to ensure the integrity of the gemstones we purchase and believe in creating an open dialogue about gemstone sourcing to be as transparent and trustworthy as possible.

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Some of the ethical practices we engage in include

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Gemstone experts from our U.S. and Bangkok offices visit our gemstone suppliers and cutters overseas to ensure that ethical gemstone sourcing and fair labor practices are being followed.

Trusted Partners

Our vendors are obligated to operate in full compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations imposed by the countries in which they operate. They are required to sign a Stuller Vendor Code of Conduct that draws upon international and industry-specific recognized standards in order to advance social responsibility and environmental sustainability.

Gemstone Disclosure

Stuller transparently discloses all treatments that any of our natural and/or lab-grown gemstones have undergone. We also clearly label all natural and lab-grown gemstones for easy identification.

Diamonds

Stuller procures the majority of its diamonds directly from suppliers that manufacture rough diamonds. Most polished diamonds originate from Canada, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.

Our membership with the Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) means that we share their commitment to upholding the highest standards for ethics, integrity, and professionalism in the diamond industry. Together, we are committed to boosting consumer confidence in diamonds.

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No-Conflict Diamonds

We are committed to selling conflict-free diamonds. We believe it is completely unacceptable to tolerate conflict diamonds and human suffering in any way.

All polished, mined diamonds sold by Stuller comply with the World Diamond Council System of Warranties and the Kimberley Process, which ensures rough diamonds are

  • Exported and imported with a government-validated certificate stating the diamonds are conflict-free.
  • Transported between signatory countries in a sealed, tamper-proof container.
  • Sold with a statement from the seller on all invoices guaranteeing the diamonds sold are conflict-free.

Our vendors are required to sign a Stuller Vendor Code of Conduct, which includes our Responsible Sourcing Protocol and also draws upon international and industry-specific recognized standards in order to advance social responsibility and environmental sustainability. They are also obligated to operate in full compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations imposed by the countries in which they operate.

Diamond Screening

To combat undisclosed lab-grown diamonds, we have implemented a complex screening process to ensure total confidence in both our mined and lab-grown diamonds.

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Packaging

Below is a list of terms that can be found within the product descriptions for further clarification on how these products are sourced with responsibility in mind.

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Definitions

FSC — Forest Stewardship Council

This international nonprofit organization promotes responsible forestry. Certifies all forests, all over the world, and makes sure they meet the highest environmental and social standards.

GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) Certified

The worldwide leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria. Responsible for defining requirements to ensure organic status of textiles, from harvesting of the raw materials through environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing up to labeling in order to provide a credible assurance to the end consumer.

GRS — Global Recycled Standard

This international, voluntary, and comprehensive product standard specifies third-party certification requirements for recycling content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices, and chemical restrictions. Any product contains at least 20% recycled materials.

Managed Forest

A holistic approach ensures forest activities deliver social, environmental, and economic benefits to balance all needs to maintain and enhance how the forest functions now and for the future. Best practices include vegetation inventory, planting trees, thinning trees, harvesting trees, wildlife habitat enhancement, seeding and trail/road building.

MFL — The Managed Forest Law Program

Sustainable forestry on private woodland allows the owner of the land to pay reduced property taxes in exchange for sound management.

PEFC — The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification

This international nonprofit, nongovernmental organization promotes sustainable forest management through independent third-party certification.

Pre-Consumer

Material is separated from the waste stream during manufacturing. Recycling pre-consumer has a greater impact on the environment.

PCF — Post-Consumer Recycled Fiber

This paper is thrown away and recycled after someone already used it. PCF is biodegradable, compostable, and recyclable.

Post-Consumer

This material is collected for recycling after consumer use. It does not flow through the entire production and consumption system. It has already been used for its purpose and is most likely to go to a landfill after.

PET — Polyethylene Terephthalate

Plastic found in bottles of soft drinks, water, beer, mouthwash, containers of peanut butter, salad dressings, and vegetable oil can be recycled and made into handbags, fibers, furniture, shoes, etc.

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) Certification

RJC is an international body, headquartered in London, that certifies fine jewelry product manufacturers and suppliers for responsible ethical, social, and environmental practices throughout their operations. Certification and membership requires an independent third-party audit covering all aspects of operations, from our supply chain and production to business ethics and employee health and safety.

Members must meet RJC's Code of Practices, which respects human rights throughout the jewelry supply chain for diamond, gold, and platinum group metals. RJC members commit to implementing continuous improvement processes to increase performance and achieve higher standards.

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U.S. Patriot Act Compliance

All of our suppliers have provided written verification stating their compliance with the U.S. Patriot Act.

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Industry Associates

Stuller is a proud member of the following:

Stuller's Resource Conservation Practices

In addition to our sustainability efforts within the jewelry industry, Stuller is also committed to environmental consciousness at all of its facilities. We do this through:

Water Management

Developing a comprehensive water management plan, which follows the Best Management Practices outlined by the Federal Energy Management Program, our focus when it comes to efficient water management.

Energy Management

Stuller supports national energy efficiency policies such as Energy Star that improve energy usage by continuously establishing, implementing, and supporting effective energy management programs that provide a safe and comfortable work environment for associates.

Waste Management

Stuller reduces, reuses, and recycles waste where possible. We dispose of all hazardous wastes in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and ensure all effluent from the wastewater treatment system complies with local, state, and federal regulations.

Logistics

To achieve excellence, our day-to-day corporate operations demand efficiency, and we continuously seek areas for improvement. We group customer orders to decrease shipments, use recyclable paper instead of plastic, and use low-flow faucets—among many other things.
4/19/2024 Market Prices:
Gold 2379.70 Platinum 936.00 Silver 28.24