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29 May 2026

Arnav A Mehta Elected Hon Treasurer of Responsible Jewellery Council

Arnav Akshay Mehta, a third-generation diamantaire and industry leader with over two decades of experience across the global diamond and jewellery value chain, has been elected as Honorary Treasurer of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) at the organisation’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held recently. He is MD of Blue Star Diamonds and Star Blue Jewels, and leads the natural diamond, lab-grown diamond, manufacturing and jewellery divisions of the A-Star Alliance in India.

RJC is the world’s leading standards-setting organisation for the jewellery and watch industry. It was founded in 2005 by 14 organisations including De Beers, Tiffany & Co., and Cartier, and now brings together over 2,000 companies across the entire global watch and jewellery supply chain to promote responsible practices and ethical standards.

Arnav, who has remained closely associated with initiatives focused on responsible sourcing, compliance, sustainability and supply chain integrity throughout his career, brings deep industry insight and a clear vision for the future of the sector.

He has worked in different capacities with miners and producing countries, as well manufacturing, polishing, and distribution companies. Most recently, he founded House of Mehta (HOM), a contemporary luxury jewellery brand in India that blends heritage craftsmanship with modern design and innovation.

An alumnus of University College London with First Class Honours in Information Management, he has also completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School, Singularity University, UBS and DeBeers.

He is a Board Member at YPO, Mumbai Connect Chapter, currently holding twin responsibilities as Finance Officer and Member Engagement Officer and was a former member of De Beers Sightholder Consultative Committee.

In his new role as one of the Officers of the RJC, Arnav will join the Board in supporting the strategic direction, governance oversight and continued development of RJC as the organisation advances responsible business practices across the global jewellery and watch supply chain.