Social Responsibility

Beyond Beauty

Day’s Jewelers is committed to the highest level of social, ethical, and environmental responsibility in every aspect of our business. Our buyers search the world to find the most beautiful jewelry and gemstones. Though selling beautiful, quality jewelry is the core of our business, we are especially attentive to sourcing jewelry and gems that did not cause harm to people or the environment. Furthermore, Day’s is committed to many programs that support good things in our local communities, nationally and internationally. We believe that jewelry should go “Beyond Beauty” and help to make our world a better place to live.

Day's Jewelers is committed to upholding professionalism & social, ethical, and environmental standards. We proudly support the Diamonds Do Good® Initiative. Learn More about Day's partnership with Diamonds Do Good

Featured Article: How Day's Jewelers Raised a Stunning $100,000 for Charity

Diamonds for Peace

In 2003, Day’s created our Diamonds for Peace fund designed to help those in need in our local communities, in the nation and internationally where our products are sourced. To achieve this goal Day’s pledges $10 for every diamond that we sell to fund this program. Day’s Diamonds for Peace continually contributes to organizations that make the world healthier, stronger, more accepting, smarter, and safer.

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Responsible Sourcing

In 2003, Day’s Jewelers helped lead efforts that resulted in the passage of the Kimberly Process, an international effort that helps prevent conflict diamonds from entering the diamond pipeline.
Learn more about Day’s involvement with the Kimberley Process

Day’s is a signatory of Earthwork’s “No Dirty Gold” which is an international campaign working to eradicate human rights violations and environmental devastation in gold mining by challenging jewelers to follow “The Golden Rules.”
Learn more about how Day’s helps to eliminate dirty gold

Day’s is a long-time member of the American Gem Trade Association, an organization who carefully monitors responsible mining and cutting of colored gemstones.
Learn more about Day’s commitment to sourcing gemstones responsibly

Forevermark & Days

In 2011, Day’s Jewelers was selected by DeBeers to be the sole representative of Forevermark diamonds in Maine and New Hampshire. Forevermark diamonds are the most responsibly sourced diamonds in the world. These diamonds are carefully tracked from the mine to Day’s showcases guaranteeing conflict free sourcing. Forevermark goes a step beyond through significant contributions to improving health care, education and quality of life where diamonds are sourced, in some of the most poverty stricken areas on Earth.

Learn more about Day’s Partnership with DeBeers Forevermark

Caring for Community

The Day’s Diamonds for Peace Program focuses on giving back to our local and global communities in an effort to help those who are working to make our world a better place to live. Learn more about Day's Jewelers

Day’s sponsors local fund raising efforts, supports local schools, scouting, clubs, and organizations, as well as donates a portion of proceeds from the sale of certain items to support special charitable initiatives. Day’s actively encourages our employees to become involved
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Jewelers for Children is an organization established by the jewelry industry in 1999 to benefit many children’s charities including Make-a-Wish® and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2014 Day’s Jewelers raised over $100,000 for Jewelers for Children to celebrate our 100th year in business. In January 2015, our company owner, Jeff Corey, presented a check for $102,300 to Jewelers for Children.
Learn more about Day's efforts to Support Jewelers for Children

The Diamond Development Initiative works directly with artisanal miners to help protect their human rights and help them become an appreciated and respected part of the diamond mining chain. Day’s is an ardent supporter of DDI.
Learn more about The Diamond Development Initiative

Day’s is a supporter of The Diamond Development Fund, an international non-profit organization dedicated to educational initiatives in diamond producing nations.
Learn more about The Diamond Empowerment Fund

Commitment to Professionalism

Day's Jewelers was named the 2016 Retailer of the Year by the Retail Association of Maine. The Retailer of the Year Award has three main criteria: continued growth in employees or sales; commitment of company resources to community projects; and creation of a positive work environment for all employees. Learn more about this honor

Day’s Jewelers was among the first retail jewelers in America to achieve certification by the Responsible Jewellery Council. RJC is a non-profit organization that has established a set of best practice business standards for the global jewelry industry across all channels including mining, manufacturing, wholesale, and retail. It is the only organization in the jewelry industry that requires a third-party audit to achieve certification.
Learn more about Day's being a Certified Member of The Responsible Jewellery Council

Day’s Jewelers is consistently selected among the Best Places to Work in Maine by the Maine State Council of the Society for Human Resources Management. It is awarded to Maine companies that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments.
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Day's Jewelers is a member of the American Gem Society (AGS), a nonprofit trade association for fine jewelry professionals dedicated to setting, maintaining, and promoting the highest standards of ethical conduct and professional behavior through education, accreditation, recertification of its membership, gemological standards, and gemological research.
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Day’s Jewelers is a member of the Jewelers Vigilance Committee. JVC members are required to operate under the highest standards of business practices and pledge to comply with all laws applicable to the jewelry industry. The organization monitors the jewelry business to ensure accurate representation of products and the ethics and integrity of business operations.
Learn more about the Jewelers Vigilance Committee

Day's is a Gemological Institute of America-designated jeweler, with GIA trained staff and GIA graded diamonds on hand.
Learn more about the Gemological Institute of America

Day’s Jewelers is a long-standing member of Diamond Council of America, an organization committed to enhancing expertise, integrity, and professionalism in the jewelry industry through education. All Day’s associates are asked to acquire DCA certification in Diamonds, Colored Gemstones, and Sales Professionalism.
Learn more about the Diamond Council of America