Our Commitment To Responsible Sourcing

Across all Signet brands, We have taken a leadership role in the development of harmonized industry guidance and standards for many years to ensure that our jewelry is made with integrity and sourced from a supply chain that is held to a higher standard.

RESPONSIBLE SOURCING WEBSITE FOR SUPPLIERS

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Leading the Way

As the world’s largest retailer of diamond jewelry, we know we must lead by example. Our dedication to product integrity is at the core of how we do business.

When a customer purchases jewelry from a Signet brand store, they can feel confident knowing that our jewelry has been sourced responsibly. When a customer asks a question about our sourcing practices, our Team Members have the information available to answer them. We are not only dedicated to our own supply chain, but are leading the efforts to foster increasingly transparent and responsible jewelry supply chains around the world.

The Signet Promise  |  Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol

Signet is fully committed to the responsible sourcing of our products and the respect for human rights, and we expect the same from our suppliers around the world. Our requirements for a responsible and conflict-free supply chain are defined in the Signet Promise, and includes the Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol (SRSP), last updated in September 2024.


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The Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol (SRSP)

The Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol (SRSP)

  • We have taken an industry-leading role by establishing our Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocols for Gold, and for Tungsten, Tantalum and Tin (3TG) which was instituted as a requirement for all suppliers in 2013.
  • We expanded the SRSPs in 2016 when we introduced our SRSP for Natural Diamonds and again in 2017 when we introduced the SRSP for Silver and Platinum Group Metals (PGMs). By closely collaborating with key partners throughout our supply chain, we designed flexible and adaptable systems that raise the standard for responsibly sourcing raw materials in the jewelry supply chain.
  • In 2019, the SRSP requirements for each mineral were incorporated into one Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol which covers Signet’s general requirements, and the SRSP was expanded to include colored gemstones as well as a specific appendix on human rights.
  • Requirements for lab-grown/created diamonds (LGDs) were included in 2020.
  • Signet suppliers access responsible sourcing training, SRSP related documentation and complete the annual online SRSP Report through a dedicated website, Signet Responsible Sourcing. 

The Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocol and its appendices are aligned with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains and several industry standards. All jewelry suppliers to Signet are required to report annually that the products supplied to Signet are compliant with the SRSP. The Protocol is verifiable by third-party audit. To download a full copy of the Signet SRSP Audit Guidance click here.

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Supplier Sourcing Integrity and Quality Diligence

1. Strategic Sourcing With Integrity

Supplier certifies materials tracking and documents management systems before Signet establishes product SKU.

2. Conformity with Globally-Accepted Protocols

Supplier must demonstrate adherence to:

  • US Customs and Border Protection’s Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism
  • Gemstone Enhancements, Treatments, and Country of Origin Compliance document
  • Conflict Diamonds and Illicit Diamonds, Gemstone, and Precious Metals Trading Compliance
  • Know Your Customer process elements: AntiMoney Laundering and Anti-Corruption or Foreign Corrupt Practices Act agreements

3. The Signet Promise

Suppliers complete Signet Responsible Sourcing Protocols (SRSP) requirements based on OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains

  • Covers all precious metals and stones, including lab-grown diamonds
  • Prohibits undisclosed lab-grown diamonds
  • Applies to all product specification and quality requirements

4. Independent Certification

Additionally, Signet requires supplier membership in Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)

  • All new jewelry and loose-stone suppliers should be RJC members and achieve certification within two years 

5. Supplier Code of Conduct

All suppliers of direct and indirect goods and services must commit to rigorous standards, including:

  • International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • Health & safety procedures and standards