FJA is committed to the following principles and therefore only endorses standards that it believes reflects our convictions.
1) Promotes transparency and traceability throughout the jewelry supply chain. Mine to market chain of custody
2) Standards are public and non-proprietorial (meaning not owned by any one company or NGO)
3) Are independently audited by a third-party
4) Recognize the following international conventions
5) Place small-scale and artisan production as the principle beneficiaries in the jewelry chain of custody